OnePlus Pad 2: Simulating ‘writing on paper’ with a vibrating stylus
The Stylo 2 stylus has increased pressure sensitivity levels, from 4,096 to 16,000
The OnePlus Pad 2 comes with an optional stylus and boasts a larger, brighter screen and enhanced sound quality, making it suitable for an immersive entertainment experience.
It now has a 12.1-inch screen powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. This new tablet offers several performance upgrades compared to the original OnePlus tablet. The most notable feature is the optional Stylo 2 stylus, which uses vibrations to mimic the feeling of writing on paper.
According to The Verge, the Stylo 2 stylus is designed using a leather-like material for a better grip. It has increased pressure sensitivity levels, from 4,096 to 16,000. It also includes swipe controls and a linear motor that makes the tip vibrate, giving users a realistic pen-on-paper experience.
The larger screen increased from 11.6 inches, and now has a higher resolution of 3000 x 2120 pixels, up from 2800 x 2000 pixels. The brightness is nearly doubled and supports Dolby Vision HDR content. It maintains the original 7:5 screen ratio and features a refresh rate that adjusts between 30Hz and 144Hz, which helps to save battery life.
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The new tablet now has six speakers, compared to four in the original. The battery also remains unchanged at 9,510mAh, with a claimed charging time of 81 minutes using the 67W charger.
The Verge also reports that the OnePlus Pad 2 will be available from 30 July with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, priced at $549.99. It will be offered in a single "nimbus grey" colour, which is subtler than the original's "halo green" shade.
