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OnePlus has expanded its mid-range lineup with two new devices: the Pad Go 2 tablet and the Watch Lite smartwatch. Aimed at users who want flagship-style features without the flagship price, both products bring notable upgrades in display, battery life, and usability.
Reader-friendly display and bigger canvas
The Pad Go 2 steps up its screen game. It features a 12.1-inch ReadFit display with a 7:5 aspect ratio, designed specifically for reading ebooks, documents, and long-form content more comfortably than traditional wide screens. Pixel density reaches about 284 ppi, while peak brightness tops out at 900 nits and Dolby Vision support makes it a solid choice for movie watching.
Performance, connectivity and practical upgrades
Under the hood the tablet runs on a 4nm Dimensity 7300-Ultra chip, a clear performance boost over the Helio G99 used in the previous generation. OnePlus also introduced a physical SIM slot in the 5G model, marking the first time a OnePlus tablet includes that option. That will be welcome for users who need standalone mobile data without relying on tethering.
Battery life and productivity features
The Pad Go 2 packs a 10,500 mAh battery, which OnePlus rates for up to 15 hours of continuous video playback, and it supports 33W charging. OnePlus has also added software features previously found on higher-end tablets, like Open Canvas multitasking and AI tools for tasks such as summarization and voice-to-note recording.
Watch Lite: thin, stainless, and built for endurance
Despite the "Lite" name, the OnePlus Watch Lite comes in a 316L stainless steel body and measures just 8.9 mm thick, making it the slimmest OnePlus watch so far. The secret to its 10-day battery life is a proprietary OS rather than Wear OS, trading wide third-party app support for longer runtime and faster charging. OnePlus claims just 10 minutes of charging is enough for a day of use.
Fitness and wearables specs that punch above the price
The Watch Lite has a 1.46-inch OLED display with an impressive 3,000-nit sport-mode brightness, which helps visibility during outdoor workouts. It supports 100 sport modes, dual-band GPS (L1/L5) for more accurate run tracking, and health features like sleep monitoring and SpO2 measurement. A notable convenience feature is Aqua Touch, which lets the touchscreen respond even when fingers are wet.
When can you buy them and what do they cost?
- Pre-orders start now, with shipments due on December 24.
- Pad Go 2: Wi-Fi 128 GB around €350; 5G 256 GB around €450.
- OnePlus Watch Lite: priced competitively at £180 (about €180).
In short, OnePlus has positioned the Pad Go 2 and Watch Lite as practical, feature-rich options for buyers who want premium touches like a bright Dolby Vision display and accurate dual-band GPS without paying top-tier prices. Whether you prioritize a large reading-friendly tablet or a slim smartwatch with long battery life, these releases are worth a look.
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