OnePlus Pad Go 2 vs Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)
OnePlus Pad Go 2 (#1, best overall) vs Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) (#3, best premium): in our Battery Life Tablets scoring the OnePlus Pad Go 2 totals 9.6/10 and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) 9/10, the OnePlus Pad Go 2 leading on Battery Life and Value and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) on Charging Speed.
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Side by side
| OnePlus Pad Go 2 | Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 12.1" LCD, 2800×1980, 120Hz | 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra | M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB-2TB |
| Battery | 10,050mAh, 15+ hours | 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours |
| Weight | 597g | 579g |
| Thickness | — | 5.1mm |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our best battery tablets scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the OnePlus Pad Go 2 and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) made our Top 5 Battery Life Tablets, at #1 (best overall) and #3 (best premium). Longest-lasting tablet in this list: reviewers independently measured its 10,050mAh battery at over 15 hours in PCMark's mixed-use battery test, with a manufacturer rating of up to 20 hours of local video playback. A 120Hz 2.8K display and 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging come at the lowest price of any pick here, at $399.99. Best battery in premium category at 10-11 hours despite M5 power. 38.99Wh battery with 50% charge in 30 minutes. Variable 10-120Hz refresh conserves power.
We score battery life tablets on Battery Life (40%), Efficiency (25%), Charging Speed (15%), Battery Capacity (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the OnePlus Pad Go 2 totals 9.6 out of 10 and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) 9. The widest gap is Battery Life, where the OnePlus Pad Go 2 scores 10 against 9 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5): hours. Value also separates them: 9 for the OnePlus Pad Go 2 versus 6.5 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5). The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) claws back ground on Charging Speed.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display: 12.1" LCD, 2800×1980, 120Hz on the OnePlus Pad Go 2 versus 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra on the OnePlus Pad Go 2 versus M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); RAM: 8GB on the OnePlus Pad Go 2 versus 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); Storage: 128GB/256GB on the OnePlus Pad Go 2 versus 256GB-2TB on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); Battery: 10,050mAh, 15+ hours on the OnePlus Pad Go 2 versus 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); Weight: 597g on the OnePlus Pad Go 2 versus 579g on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5).
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the OnePlus Pad Go 2 for 15+ hours mixed usage (PCMark battery test) and up to 20 hours video playback; the most common complaint is mediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra is a budget-tier chipset. Owners praise the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) for 1600 nits peak brightness and tandem OLED technology; the most common complaint is $1,299+ entry price.
OnePlus Pad Go 2
- 15+ hours mixed usage (PCMark battery test)
- Up to 20 hours video playback
- 12.1" 2.8K 120Hz display
- 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra is a budget-tier chipset
- Cameras and speakers are basic for the price
- OxygenOS software support window shorter than Samsung/Apple
Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- Tandem OLED technology
- M5 chip fastest
- ProMotion 120Hz
- $1,299+ entry price
- Slight warm color cast
- Overkill for basic use
Which should you buy?
The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is the better fit for travel and reading; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Battery Life and Value. The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is the better fit for professional creatives and 4K video editing, and the stronger choice if Charging Speed matters more to you than the overall score. The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is a poor fit for demanding apps; the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is a poor fit for budget buyers.
Choose the OnePlus Pad Go 2 if
- Travel
- Reading
- Secondary device
Skip it if
- Demanding apps
- Gaming
Choose the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) if
- Professional creatives
- 4K video editing
- Display enthusiasts
Skip it if
- Budget buyers
- Basic tablet needs
Common questions
Is the OnePlus Pad Go 2 better than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)?
In our Battery Life Tablets ranking the OnePlus Pad Go 2 scores higher overall, 9.6 to 9, with the biggest advantage in Battery Life. The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is stronger on Charging Speed, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the OnePlus Pad Go 2 and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)?
The headline spec difference is Display: 12.1" LCD, 2800×1980, 120Hz on the OnePlus Pad Go 2 versus 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5). In use, the gap that matters most is Battery Life (10 vs 9 in our scoring): hours.