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iPad Air (M1) vs OnePlus Pad Go 2

WINNER
iPad Air (M1)

Apple

iPad Air (M1)

$599

54.7Inno Score
VS
OnePlus Pad Go 2

OnePlus

OnePlus Pad Go 2

$400

54.1Inno Score
70.3chipPerformance53.9
32.9Display66.3
28.4Battery55.4
85Portability56.2
74.4Features31.2
5 spec wins — iPad Air (M1)6 spec wins — OnePlus Pad Go 2

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPad Air (M1) scores 54.7 against 54.1 for OnePlus Pad Go 2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPad Air (M1) edges ahead in features and portability, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad Air (M1)

  • Stronger performance score: 70 vs 54
  • Stronger portability score: 85 vs 56
  • Stronger features score: 74 vs 31
  • 50% higher Rear camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the OnePlus Pad Go 2

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 33
  • Stronger battery score: 55 vs 28
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 80% higher Peak brightness: 900 nits vs 500 nits
  • 65% higher charging: 33 W vs 20 W
  • Lower launch price: $400 vs $599

Display

Display comparison: iPad Air (M1) versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpeciPad Air (M1)OnePlus Pad Go 2
Screen size10.9 ″12.1 ″+11%
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDLCD
Resolution2360x16402800x1980
Pixel density264 ppi284 ppi+8%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness500 nits900 nits+80%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad Air (M1) versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpeciPad Air (M1)OnePlus Pad Go 2
ChipsetApple M1MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra
AnTuTu—929,883Bottom 33%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—341,015Bottom 31%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—98,432Bottom 28%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—186,179Bottom 40%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—304,257Bottom 45%
AnTuTu 12—1,004,278Bottom 26%
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options64GB / 256GB128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad Air (M1) versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpeciPad Air (M1)OnePlus Pad Go 2
Capacity7,600 mAh10,050 mAh+32%
Charging20 W33 W+65%

Design

Design comparison: iPad Air (M1) versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpeciPad Air (M1)OnePlus Pad Go 2
Weight461 g+23%597 g
Thickness6.1 mm+11%6.8 mm
MaterialAluminum—

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad Air (M1) versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpeciPad Air (M1)OnePlus Pad Go 2
Rear camera12 MP+50%8 MP
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad Air (M1) versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpeciPad Air (M1)OnePlus Pad Go 2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C (10Gbps)USB-C

Features

Features comparison: iPad Air (M1) versus OnePlus Pad Go 2
SpeciPad Air (M1)OnePlus Pad Go 2
StylusApple Pencil (2nd generation)OnePlus Pad Go 2 Stylo
Keyboard supportYesNo
SpeakersStereoQuad (4 speakers)
Operating systemiPadOS 15.4Android 16 (OxygenOS 16)

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