Top Chinese Tablets
There are at least two reasons to order electronics in China. First of all, there is no “overpayment for the brand”, therefore the equipment is distinguished by an optimal price. And secondly, the quality of electronics in most cases is quite acceptable for everyday use.
We picked up the 9 best tablets from Chinese manufacturers, which at low prices are notable for high performance and functionality.
| Nomination | a place | Name of product | price |
| Best Chinese Android tablets: 7 inches diagonal | 1 | Xiaomi MiPad 2 64Gb + | 12 750 RUB. |
| 2 | Lenovo Tab 3 Plus 7703X 16Gb | 8 940 RUB. | |
| 3 | Digma Platina 7.86 3G | 10 790 RUB. | |
| Top Chinese Android tablets: 10 inches diagonal | 1 | Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L | 23 190 RUB. |
| 2 | Huawei MediaPad M2 10.0 LTE 64Gb | - | |
| 3 | Asus ZenPad 10 Z500KL 32Gb | 27 990 RUB. | |
| Best cheap Chinese tablets on Windows | 1 | Asus Transformer Book T101HA 4Gb 64Gb Dock | 20 999 RUB. |
| 2 | Lenovo Miix 300 10 32Gb | 22 590 rub. | |
| 3 | Prestigio MultiPad Visconte V PMP1012TE | - |
Best Chinese Android tablets: 7 inches diagonal
Xiaomi MiPad 2 64Gb +
Rating: 4.8
Why the first place in the ranking: High performance and the best camera in its segment.
Description: Chinese company Xiaomi - one of the most famous Chinese manufacturers. And its equipment has a low price while maintaining excellent functionality. Tablet Xiaomi MiPad 2 - one of the most striking evidence of this statement.
This device with a screen diagonal of 7.9 inches is equipped with a quad-core Intel Atom x5 Z8500 processor with a clock frequency of 2.2 GHz, which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM and 64 GB on the internal drive. The display is made using IPS technology, has a very high resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels and is therefore even suitable for editing images, for example. In addition, inside the tablet hides a 6190 mAh battery, providing up to 2 days of battery life in mixed use mode and an 8-megapixel main camera for high-quality images. And all this is complemented by a metal case.
Virtues
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Superior screen quality;
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High-quality, reliable assembly;
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High performance;
disadvantages
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No memory card slot;
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When buying from China, you will need a flashing for the global OS version;
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No slot for SIM-cards, access to the Internet only via Wi-Fi;
Lenovo Tab 3 Plus 7703X 16Gb
Rating: 4.7
Why second place in the ranking: A good combination of price and quality.
Description: Lenovo Tab 3 Plus 7703X is an excellent tablet for those who need a reliable "workhorse", but at the same time has a very limited budget. Despite the very low price (less than 10 thousand rubles), it is equipped with a fast quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8916 processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 MHz, which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM.
The screen at the tablet - 7-inch. It is made using IPS technology and has a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels (standard HD with aspect ratios of 16: 9, thanks to which watching movies or videos from the Internet is a pleasure).
The tablet is equipped with a SIM card slot, which can also be used to access the Internet, including the high-speed 4G LTE mobile network; and to make phone calls and receive messages. A tray for an external memory card - and you will need it, considering 16 GB on the internal drive - is also available.
Virtues
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High-quality assembly;
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Optimal performance;
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Fast mobile Internet;
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Screen with good color reproduction;
disadvantages
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Many pre-installed, not always necessary applications;
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Heats up during operation;
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Slow charging;
Digma Platina 7.86 3G
Rating: 4.7
Why third place: Excellent screen resolution, but the old operating system.
Description: The main advantage of this tablet is really huge, especially considering the 7.85-inch diagonal, the screen resolution, which is 2048 × 1536 pixels. Display is made using IPS technology. The screen looks like a Retina! And this is at a tablet price of about 10 thousand rubles.
The rest is quite “average”, corresponding to the price category. For example, this Chinese tablet is equipped with a MediaTek MT8392 processor with 4 cores and a clock frequency of 1.7 GHz, which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM. On the internal drive - 16 GB, of which about 10 GB are available to the user. Therefore, if you want to watch movies - and on this display they look impressive - it is better to use a memory card.
SIM card slot is also available. The tablet can also go on the Internet (using 3G technology) and work in cell phone mode.
Virtues
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Excellent Retina-like display;
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High autonomy (up to 1.5 days of mixed use);
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Optimum performance for most everyday tasks;
disadvantages
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Not always high-quality assembly;
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The old operating system Android 4.4 KitKat;
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Little permanent memory;
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Quiet sound;
Top Chinese Android tablets: 10 inches diagonal
Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L
Rating: 4.8
Why first place: Excellent combination of price and quality.
Description: A rather old, but not at all losing, tablet. But thanks to the modern price, it is quite capable of giving a head start to "fresh" devices. So, its 10.1-inch display, made by IPS technology, has a resolution higher than Full HD - 1920 × 1200 pixels, so that the pixels are not visible, even if you look very closely.
The hardware platform of the Chinese tablet is based on the MediaTek MTK8732 processor, which has 4 cores and a clock frequency of 1.7 GHz. The chip is supplemented with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. MicroSD card slot is available, supported up to 64 GB. Tray for SIM-cards is also available, and the tablet can connect to high-speed mobile Internet 4G LTE. All this is complemented by stereo speakers and a 7000 mAh battery, which is enough for a couple of days of active use.
Virtues
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High autonomy;
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Stereo speakers;
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Excellent value for money;
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High-quality assembly;
disadvantages
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The body material quickly gets dirty and collects fingerprints;
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Relatively little permanent memory;
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Old operating system and poor update optimization;
Huawei MediaPad M2 10.0 LTE 64Gb
Rating: 4.8
Why second place: High performance, but more expensive than its predecessor.
Description: Huawei MediaPad M2 is a universal Chinese tablet for multimedia entertainment, whether it's modern games or watching high-definition video. Thanks to a productive hardware platform, it is able to cope with any task.
So, it is equipped with a proprietary HiSilicon Kirin 930 processor with 8 processing cores and 2 GHz clock frequency. The chip is already supplemented with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The screen at the tablet - 10-inch IPS, having a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels. Slots for microSD memory cards and SIM-cards are available, as well as support for high-speed mobile Internet 4G LTE.
An interesting feature of the tablet is the main camera. Unlike most similar devices, it has a resolution of 13 megapixels and is complemented by software and hardware optimization for high-quality images.
Virtues
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Excellent multimedia capabilities (screen, camera, sound);
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Stylus included;
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The presence of an external USB port;
disadvantages
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Non-standard operating system EMUI based on Android;
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Relatively low screen brightness (even at maximum settings);
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Relatively heavy, along with a durable case - more than 700 grams;
Asus ZenPad 10 Z500KL 32Gb
Rating: 4.7
Why third place: Excellent technical characteristics, but relatively expensive.
Description: The perfect tablet for work - especially for designers, artists and other creative professionals. Also, fans will enjoy watching movies on the go.
9.7-inch device is equipped with a TFT IPS-screen with a huge resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels, which makes it look like a vaunted Retina. The hardware platform is built on a high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chip with 8 processing cores and a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz, which is complemented by 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. Memory card support is available.
You can also install a SIM card in the tablet. It is able to connect to high-speed mobile Internet 4G LTE. Pleasant additions are the 8-megapixel main camera, stereo speakers, 7800 mAh battery and support for fast charging (USB Type-C port is also in place).
Virtues
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Great screen and good sound;
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Fast charging and USB Type-C;
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High performance;
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High autonomy (up to 4 days of mixed use);
disadvantages
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Touch "physical" buttons are not illuminated and without vibration feedback;
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There is a version with MediaTek, less productive;
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Heavy, especially in the case;
Best cheap Chinese tablets on Windows
Asus Transformer Book T101HA 4Gb 64Gb Dock
Rating: 4.7
Why first place: Maximum performance.
Description: A productive 10.1-inch tablet that turns into a full-fledged Windows laptop when the keyboard is connected. The device is equipped with an Intel Atom x5 Z8350 processor (4 cores, 1.44 GHz clock speed); which is complemented by 4 GB of RAM. On the internal drive - 64 GB, but this volume can be expanded using MicroSD cards.
The 10.1-inch screen of the tablet is made using IPS technology, which provides excellent color reproduction and high brightness. The display resolution is 1280 × 800 pixels. Also, the tablet has a USB Type-A 2.0 connector for connecting external devices such as flash drives or printers; 2 megapixel front camera for video calls (or even selfies); and a capacious battery, which lasts for 11 hours of battery life.
Tablet-laptop is well suited for everyday work or study.
Virtues
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Optimal for daily activities specifications;
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Fast charge;
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High autonomy (enough, for example, to watch 4-5 films on the road);
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Comfortable keyboard;
disadvantages
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Backlight bleed (uneven screen backlight);
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Snapping touchpad;
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Short charging cable;
Lenovo Miix 300 10 32Gb
Rating: 4.6
Why the second place: Average functionality - but the minimum price.
Description: Ultra-budget Windows tablet with a connected keyboard from Lenovo. Despite its low price, it offers excellent specifications for daily work. So, the tablet is equipped with an Intel Atom Z3735F processor (4 cores, 1.33 GHz), which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM. This is enough, for example, to work in Microsoft Office and simultaneously surf the web or watch movies.
On the internal storage of the tablet - 32 GB of internal memory. In this case, the operating system Windows 10 already takes about 10 of them. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase a memory card and add a tablet to it - especially since there is a microSD slot in it.
10.1-inch screen is made by IPS technology and has a resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels. The built-in battery is enough for 10 hours of mixed use. And the tablet has two cameras - the main one is 5 MP and the front one is 2 MP.
Virtues
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Good build quality;
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Compact and lightweight (less than 700 grams with a keyboard);
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Convenient keyboard (branded Lenovo);
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Optimum technical specifications;
disadvantages
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32 GB of permanent memory is very small;
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Do not strongly reject the screen - outweighs the keyboard;
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Marked case;
Prestigio MultiPad Visconte V PMP1012TE
Rating: 4.5
Why third place: Excellent price, but average performance.
Description: The cheapest Chinese-made Windows tablet in our ranking. With a price of about 10 thousand rubles, it is equipped with an Intel Atom Z3735F processor (4 cores, 1.33 GHz), 2 GB of RAM, and 32 GB on the internal drive. Docking station with keyboard included. Internal memory can be expanded with a microSD card — drives up to 64 GB are supported.
Tablet screen - 10.1-inch, made by technology IPS, with a resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels. Optimal color reproduction - suitable for office and web surfing, but very poorly suitable for image editing or design.
Also, the tablet has as many as two cameras - the main and front. Both have a resolution of 2 MP. USB ports also available, 2 pieces. The battery lasts about 7 hours of mixed use of the tablet.
Virtues
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Optimal - for its price segment - performance;
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Two full-sized USB ports;
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Comfortable keyboard, touchpad and touch screen;
disadvantages
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Low-power Wi-Fi module;
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On some models - poor-quality assembly (backlash of the case);
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Slow internal storage;
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
