Best Android tablets

When choosing a new tablet, the size and also the weight of the device play a crucial role, with the smaller and lighter the more comfortable it is for longer use. If you like to watch videos on the sofa with the tablet in one hand and the other hand behind your head, it’s definitely not comfortable to hold a 13″ tablet that’s more suited for work. In our selection, you’ll find interestingly equipped tablets that offer acceptable dimensions and weight..

Xiaomi Pad 5

Standing waters in the Android tablet segment were stirred up at the end of last year by the Xiaomi Pad 5, which offers interesting equipment at an affordable price. It impresses, for example, with a design of only 6.9 mm thick and an aluminum frame. The 11-inch IPS LCD display boasts a 120Hz refresh rate as well as a fine resolution of 2,560 × 1,600 pixels. Meanwhile, the display panel has sufficient maximum brightness for seamless readability in sunlight. Other features worth mentioning include a total of four speakers with impressive sound and the powerful Snapdragon 860 chipset accompanied by 6GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Pad 5 thus definitely does not lack performance and does not disappoint with a battery capacity of 8,720 mAh with support for up to 33W charging.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

The smallest representative of the Galaxy Tab S8 series boasts an aluminium body that looks really elegant thanks to a very small thickness of only 6.3 mm. The front side is filled with an 11″ IPS LCD panel with thin bezels and 120Hz refresh rate or Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The panel is also compatible with the S Pen, which is included in the package and can be magnetically attached to the back.The sound is handled by a quad of loud speakers suitable for listening to music and watching movies or playing games. In this respect, the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 is also a pleasure to deploy, which can playfully run DeX mode, but also the most demanding games. In addition, the internal storage can be expanded with a microSD memory card with a maximum capacity of up to 1 TB.

Lenovo M10 Plus ZA5T0081CZ

The Lenovo M10 Plus ZA5T0081CZ tablet ranks among the devices from the lower price categories. Nevertheless, the model offers an all-metal construction that appears durable, compact and elegant at the same time. The narrow bezels on the front of the device are also stylish. Performance-wise, the tablet will cater to less demanding users and will work without a hitch. The IPS technology display has a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels. This gives a sufficiently fine display at a diagonal of 10.3″ without any distinct individual pixels. The 5,000 mAh battery will offer up to 9 hours of operation (according to the manufacturer), but in practice this time may vary depending on the intensity of use. In some cases, the real battery life may be as low as 50% of the stated one. The batteries can be charged via the modern USB-C connector, which is also used to connect to a PC.

Huawei MatePad 10

Huawei MatePad 10 is a mid-range model that targets more demanding users. For an affordable price, there is a decent performance and extensive equipment. We will discuss the capabilities of this tablet in more detail on the following lines. The strong point of the model is a relatively large and well-crafted IPS display with a resolution of 2,000 x 1,200 pixels at a diagonal of 10.4 inches. Together, this gives a display fineness of 224 pixels per inch, an average value. The display offers particular benefits thanks to its high luminance with a value of 470 NITS. The screen will be easy to read even outdoors on a sunny day. The battery capacity stops at 7,250 mAh. The manufacturer promises 12 hours of operation for video playback and 7 hours for gaming. In terms of endurance, this multimedia device ranks among the average. You can top up the battery by plugging the charger into the modern USB-C connector.