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OnePlus Pad 2 narrowly beats the Apple iPad Air 11" M3 in the tablets category, especially in display quality (144Hz vs 60Hz), scoring 57 vs 52. If you want the better overall tablets, OnePlus Pad 2 is the recommended choice.
Picking OnePlus Pad 2 over Apple iPad Air 11" M3 means trading these off.
Scores are relative within the tabletscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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✗ Cons
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| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11" M3 | OnePlus Pad 2W |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11" | 12.1"✓ |
| Display Type | — | LCD IPS |
| Resolution | — | 2120 x 3000 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz✓ |
| Chipset | Apple M3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB✓ |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB✓ |
| Camera | 12MP | 13MP✓ |
| Front Camera | — | 8MP |
| Battery | 7606mAh | 9510mAh✓ |
| OS | — | Android 14 |
| Keyboard Support | — | true |
| Cellular | — | false |
| Weight | 460g✓ | 584g |
| Price | 599$ | 549$✓ |
Buy Apple iPad Air 11" M3 if…
The Apple iPad Air 11" M3 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy OnePlus Pad 2 if…
Buy the OnePlus Pad 2 if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
OnePlus Pad 2 narrowly beats the Apple iPad Air 11" M3 in the tablets category, especially in display quality (144Hz vs 60Hz), scoring 57 vs 52. If you want the better overall tablets, OnePlus Pad 2 is the recommended choice.
No, OnePlus Pad 2 scores higher (56 vs 27).
OnePlus Pad 2 is cheaper at $549 vs $599 for the Apple iPad Air 11" M3.
The Apple iPad Air 11" M3 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy the OnePlus Pad 2 if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
OnePlus Pad 2 has a larger battery (9,510mAh vs 7,606mAh for the Apple iPad Air 11" M3), which generally means longer use between charges.
OnePlus Pad 2 has the larger display (12.1" vs 11").
OnePlus Pad 2 has a higher-resolution main camera (13MP vs 12MP). Note that megapixels are one factor — sensor quality and processing also matter.
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 is lighter at 460g vs 584g.
OnePlus Pad 2 has more RAM (12GB vs 8GB), which helps with multitasking.
Reviewed by VersusMatrix Editorial Team
Last updated: April 28, 2026
Methodology: AI-powered analysis of technical specifications from manufacturer data. Scores are calculated by comparing products across multiple dimensions and normalized relative to the full category database. Our editorial process is independent and not influenced by affiliate partnerships.