10 Best Tablets You Can Buy in India Right Now
Dec. 18, 202110 Best Tablets in India
We have separated this list into two categories to cover budget tablets and premium offerings in India. Feel free to use the table of contents below to skip to the product you are interested in.
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Buy iPad Pro(starts at Rs. 69,490 from Amazon|starts at Rs. 71,999 from Apple)
If an Android tablet is what you’re after, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 series has got you covered. While you get a 120Hz LCD panel on the Tab S7 and a 60Hz LCD panel on the Tab S7 FE, Samsung has baked a 120Hz Super AMOLED display on the Tab S7 Plus variant. The chipset used here is theSnapdragon 865 Plus, while the S7 FE variant gets Snapdragon 765G.
In terms of software, both the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ run Android 10 out of the box, but have since received Android 11 update. Moreover, all three tablets areslated to receive the One UI 4 update based on Android 12 next year. The Tab S7 packs an 8,000mAh battery, while S7+ and S7 FE uses a slightly larger 10,090mAh battery. All three tablets support45W fast charging. All that makes Galaxy Tab S7 series the best Android tablet lineup in India if budget is no constraint.
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Buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S7(starts at Rs. 63,999)Buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+(starts at Rs. 84,999)Buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE(starts at Rs. 44,999)
Apple pleasantly surprised everyone by unveiling theredesigned iPad Minithis year with Touch ID, a USB-C port, and 5G connectivity. Featuring an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and A15 Bionic chip, the 6th-gen iPad mini offers a 12MP wide rear camera with up to 5x digital zoom and a 12MP ultrawide front camera.
With the 6th-gen iPad mini, you also get support for 2nd-gen Apple Pencil. If you’re looking for a compact iPad with powerful internals, iPad mini is the one to get.
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Buy iPad Mini(starts at Rs. 46,900 from Amazon|starts at Rs. 46,900 from Apple)
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Buy iPad Air(starts at Rs. 50,900 from Amazon|starts at Rs. 54,900 from Apple)
If you’re looking to purchase an iPad without breaking the bank, Apple’s 10.2-inch Retina display iPad is something you should consider. Powered by the A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, this iPad supports the first-gen Apple Pencil and smart keyboard. For video calls, you get a 12MP f/2.4 ultrawide selfie camera with 122-degree FOV and support for Center Stage. The rear camera is an 8MP unit with up to 5x digital zoom. For security, Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad uses Touch ID for security.
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Buy 10.2-inch iPad(starts at Rs. 30,900 from Amazon|starts at Rs. 30,900 from Apple)
In an attempt to attract users looking for a budget tablet, HMD Globalbrought the Nokia T20 tablet to Indialast month. Packing a Unisoc T610 chip, the T20 features a 10.4-inch 2K LCD display. As for the cameras, the Nokia T20 tablet comes with a 5MP front camera and an 8MP rear camera, which are good enough forvideo conferencing apps like Zoomand clicking casual pictures. You get up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage on this one.
The tablet draws juice from an 8,200mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. Running Android 11 out of the box, Nokia T20 is a solid option for anyone in the market for a budget tablet.
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Buy Nokia T20 from Flipkart(starts at Rs. 15,499)
Another option worth considering is theRealme Pad. It equips a 10.4-inch WUXGA+ LCD display with 2000×1200 pixel resolution and a 82.5% screen-to-body ratio. MediaTek’s 12nm Helio G80 chipset powers this affordable tablet, and you have up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage options to choose from.
As far as the cameras are concerned, there are 8MP front and 8MP rear camera units aboard this tablet. Moreover, the massive 7,100mAh battery on the Realme Pad supports 18W fast charging. The tabletruns Realme UI for Padbased on Android 11. This is one of the best and most value-for-money tablets you can buy in India.
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Buy Realme Pad from Flipkart(starts at Rs.13,999)
Both of these tablets also boast a sleek metal build, Wi-Fi-only connectivity, and dual stereo-speaker on A7 Lite (and quad-speakers on the A7) with Dolby Atmos support.
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Buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 from Amazon(starts at Rs. 15,499)Buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Litefrom Amazon(starts at Rs. 11,999)
Moto Tab G20 is an entry-level tablet featuring an 8-inch HD+ IPS LCD display, MediaTek’s octa-core Helio P22T chip, 3GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. It comes with a5MP primary camera and a 2MP front camera, which are lackluter compared to slightly better sensors baked into rival tablets.
Moreover, you get a 5,100mAh battery aboard the tablet with 10W fast charging support. The Moto Tab G20 also runs Android 11 out of the box. Priced at Rs. 10,999, the Moto Tab G20 may not be the best tablet but it is adecent pick for studentsin India.
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Buy Moto Tab G20 from Flipkart(Rs. 10,999)
If you are not strictly looking for an Android tablet, you could consider the Lenovo Duet Chromebook. Key specifications of the Lenovo Duet Chromebook include a10.1-inch FHD display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB storage, 8MP rear and 2MP front camera, and a 7,000mAh battery. And as the name suggests, the device runs Chrome OS out-of-the-box, and it supports only Wi-Fi connectivity.
Moreover, this Chromebook also comes with a detachable keyboard and stylus pen for your creative endeavors. So if you’re looking for a portable Chromebook in the tablet form-factor, Lenovo Duet Chromebook is worth a shot.
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Buy Lenovo Duet Chromebook from Amazon(Rs. 26,000)
If you’re someone who wants a powerful Android tablet, you could consider waiting for theXiaomi Pad 5 seriesto arrive in India. Although Xiaomi India has not officially confirmed the news, the Xiaomi Pad 5 series recentlymade its way to Bangladesh. So yeah, we could expect the company to bring its tablets to India over the coming months.
To recall, the Xiaomi Pad 5 series comes with solid internals, including a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 860 chipset (and Snapdragon 870 on the Pro variant), 13MP+5MP camera setup, up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, and an 8,720mAh battery.
Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.
