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OnePlus’ tablet line is a bit confusing at the moment. Globally, the company released the OnePlus Pad 3 this year, as a sequel to last year’s Snapdragon-powered OnePlus Pad 2. But in China, we just recently got the Pad 2, except this one has a Dimensity 9400+.

So technically, the China version of the “Pad 2” is newer than the global Pad 2 — yet branding-wise, the international model already moved on to the Pad 3. Confused? You’re not alone.

Let’s break it down: the China-only OnePlus Pad 2 is essentially a fresh 2025 tablet sitting between the global Pad 2 and Pad 3 in both specs and positioning. It’s not a downgrade, but it’s also not quite the same successor path as the global lineup.

While the Pad 2 is an older model, let’s go through how the Chinese Pad 2 stacks up against the global Pad 3. And is the naming difference hiding a better-than-expected device?

Performance

This is the main story. The OnePlus Pad 3 uses Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s top chip when it launched back in June. The China-only Pad 2 uses MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+, which is a counterpart of the 8 Elite on Pad 2. 

Both chips perform very similarly; it would be hard to tell a real-world difference while using them, but the numbers can be all over and down between the models. 

Model	Chipset
Pad 3 (Global)	Snapdragon 8 Elite
Pad 2 (China)	Dimensity 9400+

The Chinese Pad 2 also has a giant vapor chamber cooling system (46,000mm²). In comparison, the Pad 3 comes with a  34,857mm² vapor chamber system. Regardless, both should be enough to dissipate heat and stabilize the performance. 

Display

Both tablets use high-end 144Hz LCD panels with Dolby Vision. The main difference is size and purpose.

Model	Size	Resolution
Pad 3 (Global)	13.2″	3392 × 2400
Pad 2 (China)	12.1″	3000 × 2120

The Pad 3’s bigger display gives you more room for writing, editing, multitasking, and desktop-style apps. The China Pad 2 keeps the compact 12-inch footprint, which many users actually prefer for reading, watching content, and traveling.

Software

Model	OS
Pad 3 Global	ColorOS 15 (Android 15)
Pad 2 China	ColorOS 16

Yes — the China Pad 2 launches with a newer OS.

ColorOS 16 on the China Pad 2 brings practical additions:

• Handwriting polish and smart note tools
• Replay capture for gameplay
• multi-window UI with 3 apps side by side + floating windows

OnePlus has been blending OxygenOS and ColorOS for years, but China always gets newer features first. If anything, this shows where global builds are likely heading.

Battery & Charging

Model	Battery	Charging
Pad 3 (Global)	12,140mAh	80W
Pad 2 (China)	10,420mAh	67W

The Pad 3 is clearly designed for longer workdays and desktop-style usage. Bigger tablet, bigger battery, faster charging. China’s Pad 2 still has a respectable battery, and its slimmer body explains the smaller cell.

Audio and hardware

Model	Speakers	Weight	Thickness
Pad 3	8 speakers	675g	6mm
Pad 2 China	Likely 6-speaker setup	579g	5.99mm

The global Pad 3 gives you more speaker channels, better for movies or work calls with spatial sound. But the China Pad 2 is noticeably lighter and a hair thinner. And for handheld use, that could be an aspect you might want to consider.

So which one is better?

It all depends on where you live. The Dimensity Pad 2 is currently exclusive to the Chinese market. So if import is a possibility, the OnePlus Pad 2 (China) could be a better deal if you want something thinner and lighter. But if you’re looking for a productivity-first flagship tablet, the OnePlus Pad 3 is still the top pick. 

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Realme has been teasing the arrival of its next flagship, the GT 8 Pro, for both global and Indian markets. But the official launch date has remained a mystery—until now. 

According to a new report from SmartPrix, Realme could unveil the GT 8 Pro on November 20th, pushing back from the previously rumored November 11th date.

The GT 8 Pro is Realme’s first smartphone made in collaboration with camera brand Ricoh GR. It features a 50MP main camera, a 200MP periscope lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide shooter.

Realme has also integrated a Ricoh GR Mode, which recreates the brand’s iconic 28mm and 40mm focal lengths. According to the company, the GT 8 Pro supports Quick Focus Mode and an immersive viewfinder mode to make point-and-shoot photography feel more natural.

Design-wise, Realme is experimenting a bit too. The GT 8 Pro sports a modular camera island bezel, allowing for optional user-replaceable modules — something you don’t see every day. It’s also surprisingly rugged, carrying IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance — more than most phones in its class.

Powering the device is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

The display is a 2K flat panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and 7000-nit peak brightness. It also houses a 32MP selfie camera and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

Fueling it is a 7,000mAh battery that supports 120W wired and 50W wireless flash charging.

The GT 8 Pro starts at 3,999 yuan (around $560 / ₹50,000) for the 12GB + 256GB model. So, we can expect it to launch at around ₹60,000 in the Indian market.

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The past week has been packed with Galaxy S26 leaks, but the rumor mill isn’t done yet. A new report has now hinted at when Samsung might finally unveil its next flagship lineup.

According to a Korean outlet (via @Jukan on X), Samsung is reportedly planning to hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event for the S26 series on February 25, about a month later than its usual schedule.

The event is said to be an “AI-focused” showcase taking place in San Francisco. A source familiar with Samsung’s plans told the outlet, “Samsung is preparing its first San Francisco Unpacked in three years, since the S23 launch in 2023,” adding, “As San Francisco has emerged as the hub of AI technology, it’s the perfect location for Samsung—the pioneer of the AI smartphone era—to hold its event.”

Samsung is to blame for itself

The delay could be tied to recent adjustments in Samsung’s lineup strategy. Earlier reports suggested that the Galaxy S25 Edge would replace the S26 Plus, but with the Edge’s lackluster sales, Samsung has apparently decided to bring the Plus model back in the league.

That means we’re once again looking at a familiar three-model setup: the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra.

Interestingly, the report also claims that the Galaxy S26 series will be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chip—including the Ultra model—for the first time since the Galaxy S22 series. However, it will remain a dual-chip strategy, with some markets getting Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 instead.

As usual, Samsung is expected to split regions based on chipset availability, following the same pattern it has used in previous generations.

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A new report out of China suggests Redmi might be gearing up to launch a phone with one of the largest batteries on a mainstream smartphone.

According to well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, a certain brand has finalized a 9,000mAh single-cell silicon battery that supports 100W fast charging. Even more ambitious, the company is reportedly testing a 10,000 mAh version in its labs.

The leak doesn’t name which brand is behind the project, but Chinese outlet MyDrivers believes it could be part of the upcoming Redmi Turbo 5 series, which is expected to debut sometime between December and January.

It could debut on the Redmi Turbo 5

Still, there’s some confusion around the actual battery capacity. A separate report earlier this week, also citing DCS, claimed that the Redmi Turbo 5 would feature a 7,500mAh battery instead. 

Older leaks, however, pointed to a 9,000 mAh+ unit for Turbo 5. So either the larger pack is reserved for another Turbo 5 variant, or perhaps a completely different Redmi device altogether.

Under the hood, the Redmi Turbo 5 is rumored to be the first phone powered by MediaTek’s new Dimensity 8500 chipset. Built on TSMC’s 4nm process, it’s said to feature an octa-core Arm Cortex-A725 CPU clocked at up to 3.4GHz, paired with a Mali-G720 GPU running around 1.5GHz.

For more demanding users, the Turbo 5 Pro might step things up with either the Dimensity 9500e or Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. The Dimensity 9500e, in particular, is expected to include a Cortex-X925 prime core, an Immortalis-G925 GPU, and hardware-level AI acceleration.

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A new leak from well-known tipster Digital Chat Station gives us a pretty detailed look at MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 8500 chip.

According to the leak, the Dimensity 8500 is built on TSMC’s 4nm process and uses an 8-core setup based on ARM’s A725 architecture. That means all cores are big cores, like the Dimensity 8400.

The prime apparently hits 3.4GHz, which is slightly higher than 3.25GHz on its predecessor. Whereas the remaining cores could also have higher clock speeds than before. 

On the graphics side, the Mali-G720 GPU is reportedly scaled up and running around 1.5GHz. It’s still early numbers, but the chip reportedly lands around 2.2 million on AnTuTu.

Digital Chat Station claims the GPU’s theoretical performance could beat Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 8s Gen 4 — at least on paper. Of course, theory doesn’t always match real-world gaming, heat control, or battery life, so it’s better to wait for actual phones before jumping to conclusions. 

The first wave of phones with the Dimensity 8500 is already in testing, according to the leak. One is a mid-range phone with a standard-sized display, while the other is focused on battery life with a large-capacity battery. The rollout has reportedly started quietly.

There’s also a familiar brand name tied to this chip. Back in August, the blogger hinted that the Dimensity 8500 may debut on Xiaomi’s Redmi Turbo line. Honor, OPPO, OnePlus, and vivo are expected to follow with their own models soon after. 

For context, the Redmi Turbo 4 series split its chips between MediaTek and Qualcomm — the base model launched with the Dimensity 8400-Ultra, while the Pro variant picked the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. 

If the leak pans out, the Dimensity 8500 might slot in as the next step for Xiaomi’s mid-range performance phones. No release date yet, and no confirmation from MediaTek.

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