While laptops keep getting smaller, thinner and lighter, they’re still no match for phones or tablets regarding portability. Tablets have their sweet spot here, slotting in right between phones and tablets. However, there’s a price to pay if you’re looking to get a good one.
In this article, we’re going over the top seven tablets you can buy in India.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Brand: Samsung | Price: ₹ 27,999
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is quite the steal coming in at this price. You get a 10.4-inch screen with an S-Pen included in the box, 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. If the onboard storage seems less to you, you can expand it up to 1TB thanks to the microSD card slot. While we’re listing the WiFi-only version here, it’s also available in a WiFi + 4G variant, so if you require cellular connectivity, you will have to choose that one.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite |
|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Display | 10.4 inch |
| Camera | 8MP wide-angle primary camera |
| Battery and OS | 7040mAh, Android 10 |
Buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite here
Also read: Top 7 tablets under INR 10000
Lenovo Tab M10 HD (2nd Gen)
Brand: Lenovo | Price: ₹ 14,999
Lenovo’s second-generation tab M10 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22T octa-core SoC and gets 4GB RAM alongwith 64GB internal storage. There display is 10.1-inches and is pretty good for the price you pay. You get a WiFi-only or WiFi with a cellular variant as with most tablets.
The tablet comes with Android 10 out of the box and has a 5MP front camera paired with an 8MP rear shooter. You also get a 5000mAh battery to keep everything up and running.
| Specs | Lenovo Tab M10 HD (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22T |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Display | 10.1 inch |
| Camera | 8MP primary camera, 5MP front camera |
| Battery and OS | 5000 mAh, Android 10 |
Buy Lenovo Tab M10 HD (2nd Gen) here
Lenovo Yoga Tab 11
Brand: Lenovo | Price: ₹26,949
The Yoga Tab 11 is one of the more recent tablets from Lenovo, having launched just last year. It’s powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T and features 4GB RAM with 128GB internal storage that’s expandable up to 256GB. There are two 8MP cameras, one on the front and another one on the back and a nice kickstand to keep the tablet upright on desks.
| Specs | Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G90T |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Display | 11.0 inch |
| Camera | 8MP primary camera, 8MP front camera |
| Battery and OS | 7700 mAh, Android 11 |
Buy Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 here
Also read: Top 7 Tablets under 20000 in India
2022 Apple iPad Air
Brand: Apple | Price: ₹54,900
Arguably one of the best tablets that money can buy, Apple’s iPads have always been the segment leaders. The 2022 iPad Air is powered by Apple’s famed M1 chip, has 64GB of internal storage and a rather good 10.9-inch screen.
Like most tablets, it’s available in two variants, one WiFi and one with WiFi and cellular capabilities. You also get two storage options — 64 and 256GB.
| Specs | 2022 Apple iPad Air |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Memory | – |
| Display | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display |
| Camera | 12MP rear camera, 12MP ultra-wide front camera |
| Battery and OS | iPad OS 15.4 |
Buy the 2022 Apple iPad Air here.
2021 Apple iPad Pro
Brand: Apple | Price: ₹99,900
If the iPad Air is too small for you, you can also pick up the 2021 iPad Pro, which has the same Apple M1 chip storage options up to 2TB and WiFi and Cellular variants.
The rear gets a 12MP primary camera, 10MP ultrawide and a LiDAR scanner for a better AR experience. There’s also a Thunderbolt port for connecting external devices like monitors, storage and docks.
| Specs | 2021 iPad Pro |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 |
| Storage | Up to 2TB |
| Memory | – |
| Display | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display |
| Camera | Rear 12MP main camera 10MP ultrawide LiDAR sensor Front 12MP front camera |
| Battery and OS | iPad OS 15.4 |
You can buy the 2021 iPad Pro here.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Brand: Samsung | Price: ₹11,499
If you’re looking for a budget option, this should suit you well. While most budget tablets end up being trash more often than not, Samsung’s Galaxy A7 should keep up with your day to day tasks thanks to the MediaTek MT8768T SoC and the 3GB RAM. The internal storage leaves a little to be desired at just 32GB, but you can always expand it with a microSD card.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT8768T |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Memory | 3 GB |
| Display | 8.7-inch |
| Camera | 8MP rear, 2MP front |
| Battery and OS | 5100 mAh, Android 11 |
You can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite here.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G
Brand: Samsung | Price: ₹70,999
To round up our list, we have Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8. The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, 8GB RAM and 128GB expandable storage. You also get an SPen in the box. There are two cameras at the back, one 13MP primary camera and one 6MP ultrawide, while the front gets a 12MP shooter. The display is an 11-inch 1600 x 2560 resolution running at 120Hz.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G |
|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Display | 11-inch |
| Camera | Rear 12MP wide camera 6MP ultrawide camera Front 12MP front camera |
| Battery and OS | 8000 mAh, One UI 4.1 (based on Android 12) |
Buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G here
Also read: Top 7 phones under ₹20000
With inputs from Yadullah Abidi and Ambika Rani Ghosh
