Top Android tablets
Android is a universal operating system that is equally well suited for entertainment (watching movies, listening to music, as well as games); and for work. Many applications and extensible functionality make it sufficient for any purpose. Therefore, the tablet on Android may well replace the laptop.
We picked up the 9 best tablets on Android, which will be an excellent acquisition.
How to choose a tablet on Android - the main parameters
Before choosing a tablet on the Android operating system, you should decide on a number of questions about its use.
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What will it be used for? If you plan to run 1-2 applications on it (for example, a taxi fleet client and a navigator), then a powerful hardware base is simply not needed. Enough and MediaTek processor with 1 GB of RAM. But for a variety of uses (the simultaneous launch of multiple messengers, a web browser, many games, etc.) will require a more productive solution - with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and at least 2 GB of RAM.
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How important is autonomy? If you want the tablet to work all day without recharging, you should pay attention to the model with a battery of 6000 mAh or more. For home or office use, models with a lower battery capacity are also suitable.
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How important is image quality? If you plan to use the tablet for watching movies, playing games with high image detail, as well as reading books, then the screen resolution is very important - and the higher it is, the better.
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At the same time, it is worth considering that the high resolution of the screen leads to a faster discharge of the battery and an increase in the load on the graphics accelerator (a functional element of the processor).
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Is mobile internet support required? If yes, it is definitely worth choosing models with a tray for a SIM card. For the fastest mobile internet you need tablets with 4G LTE support.
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How many applications are you planning to install? All third-party software is stored on the internal storage of the tablet. Therefore, if you plan to install many applications, you should choose a model with 16-32 GB of permanent memory. And the best - and all 64 GB. For tablets that you plan to use "at a minimum," 8-16 GB will suffice.
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Do you plan to store movies and music? If yes, then you should choose tablets with an internal drive of 32 GB or higher. Or at least with a slot for microSD memory cards.
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The remaining parameters, such as camera resolution, presence of stereo speakers, operating system version, etc., should be chosen from your own preferences.
Top tablets on Android
| NOMINATION | A PLACE | NAME OF PRODUCT | PRICE |
| BEST CHEAPLY TABLETS ON ANDROID (UP TO 15000 RUBLES) | 1 | HUAWEI MEDIAPAD M2 8.0 LTE 16GB | 12 990 ₽ |
| 2 | HUAWEI MEDIAPAD M3 LITE 8.0 16 GB LTE | 15 990 ₽ | |
| 3 | LENOVO TAB 4 TB-X304L 32GB | 13 490 ₽ | |
| THE BEST ANDROID TABLETS BY "PRICE-QUALITY" | 1 | LENOVO TAB 4 PLUS TB-8704X 64GB | 16 960 ₽ |
| 2 | SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S2 8.0 SM-T713 WI-FI 32GB | 22 740 ₽ | |
| 3 | HUAWEI MEDIAPAD M3 LITE 8.0 32GB LTE | 16 190 ₽ | |
| BEST ANDROID TABLETS TO VIEW FILMS | 1 | SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB A 10.1 SM-T585 16GB | 16 840 ₽ |
| 2 | AMAZON FIRE HD 10 | 6 999 ₽ |
The best inexpensive tablets on Android (up to 15,000 rubles)
Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 LTE 16Gb
Rating: 4.8
Why first place in the ranking: The highest performance.
Description: Despite its price, this is really a productive tablet with a great screen.The hardware platform is based on a proprietary eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 930 processor with a clock frequency of 2 GHz, which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. Tablet screen - 8-inch, made by IPS technology, with a resolution above Full HD 1920 × 1200 pixels. The device is supplemented with a slot for microSD memory cards; tray for SIM-cards and support for high-speed mobile Internet 4G LTE; as well as a 4800 mAh battery, which is enough for 1-1.5 days of mixed use.
Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 is primarily a multimedia tablet on the Android platform. Thanks to the high-quality screen with excellent color reproduction and resolution above FHD, as well as stereo speakers, it is perfect for watching videos, playing games, listening to music, etc.
ADVANTAGES
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Screen with high resolution and excellent color reproduction;
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High autonomy;
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Lightweight and portable;
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Good sound;
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High performance;
LIMITATIONS
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A huge amount of pre-installed unnecessary software;
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The EMUI operating system will require addiction;
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No firmware updates;
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0 16 Gb LTE
Rating: 4.7
Why second place in the ranking: High performance, 2 high resolution cameras, but slightly more expensive than the previous one.
Description: Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite - in fact, an improved version of the tablet, who won first place in our ranking. "Silver" also got him for one simple and self-evident reason - it is more expensive. And that's all.
The hardware platform is more productive than its predecessor. This time it is based on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor with 8 cores and a 1.4 GHz clock frequency (but with deep hardware optimization and a technical process of less than 20 nm), which is complemented by 3 GB of RAM. On the internal drive 16 GB. Also, the tablet has a slot for MicroSD, support for mobile Internet 4G LTE, 4800 mAh battery and a metal case. The screen has not changed since its predecessor - it is an 8-inch IPS TFT with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels.
An interesting feature of the tablet is the use of two high-resolution cameras. And the front, and the main - 8-megapixel, with proprietary optimization for high-quality shooting.
ADVANTAGES
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High-quality screen with excellent color reproduction;
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Tight, neat assembly;
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High performance;
LIMITATIONS
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The EMUI operating system will require addiction;
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The back cover is scratched;
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A lot of third-party unnecessary pre-installed programs;
Lenovo Tab 4 TB-X304L 32Gb
Rating: 4.7
Why third place in the ranking: High battery capacity, 10-inch screen diagonal, 32 GB of memory, but there are no light and proximity sensors.
Description: A modern multimedia tablet on Android, which is suitable for a variety of purposes. A large 10.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels, made by IPS technology, provides a fairly smooth picture - including when watching movies. The tablet hardware platform is built on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz, which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.
In addition, the tablet has a slot for MicroSD memory cards, a 7000 mAh battery, stereo speakers and two cameras (front and main) with 5 megapixels each. Support for high-speed mobile Internet 4G LTE also available.
However, the tablet has an acute shortage of sensors - there is no light sensor (for auto-adjusting the screen brightness), or even a proximity sensor (for auto-turning off the display when the cover is closed).
ADVANTAGES
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Optimal performance;
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32 GB on the internal drive;
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The latest operating system Android 7.0;
LIMITATIONS
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Does not work in phone mode;
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No proximity and light sensors;
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Many unnecessary pre-installed software;
Ranking of the best Android tablets by price-quality
Lenovo Tab 4 Plus TB-8704X 64Gb
Rating: 4.9
Why first place: The best value for money.
Description: Lenovo Tab 4 Plus is the flagship tablet on Android sample of 2017. It is equipped with highly productive components - for example, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 quad-core processor with a clock frequency of 2 GHz; 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The screen of the tablet - 8-inch, with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels, made by technology IPS FHD.
In addition, the device is equipped with a slot for SIM-cards; support for high-speed mobile Internet 4G LTE; MicroSD memory card tray (maximum capacity up to 128 GB); 4580 mAh battery, providing up to 10 hours of battery life in mixed use mode; and an 8 megapixel camera.
In addition, the tablet works under the latest version of the operating system - Android 7.0 Nougat.
ADVANTAGES
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High-quality multimedia components (sound, camera, screen);
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Support fast charging;
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Reliable GPS reception;
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A lot of internal memory;
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High performance;
LIMITATIONS
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The microSD memory card often falls off;
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A lot of pre-installed unnecessary software;
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Slippery metal case;
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 SM-T713 Wi-Fi 32Gb
Rating: 4.8
Why second place: High reliability and performance, but no support for mobile Internet.
Description: Samsung's flagship tablet, which is ideal for movie lovers or creative professionals (designers, artists, photographers) thanks to the excellent display and high-quality stereo speakers. The 8-inch screen is based on Super AMOLED technology, which provides perfect color reproduction and high saturation of hues, and has a resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels.
The tablet hardware platform is built on an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz, which is complemented by 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB on the internal drive. A microSD card slot on which you can store various multimedia files is also available.
The built-in battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh, which is enough for 10 hours of battery life in mixed use mode.
ADVANTAGES
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Excellent screen with an aspect ratio of 4: 3 and high-quality matrix;
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High performance;
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Lightweight and compact;
LIMITATIONS
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No support for fast charging;
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No mobile internet;
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Mediocre camera;
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0 32Gb LTE
Rating: 4.7
Why third place: Best price, but performance is rather average.
Description: A universal tablet that is suitable for work and entertainment. At a relatively small price, it is equipped with an excellent display - 8-inch, with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels, made using TFT IPS technology. The hardware platform is also quite productive - an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz is complemented by 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB on the internal drive. This is enough to perform almost any daily tasks - from working with social networks and instant messengers to games.
Both front and front cameras of the tablet have a very large (for this category of devices) resolution - 8 megapixels. Therefore, they are suitable for shooting.
Also, Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite is equipped with a slot for memory cards; support for high-speed mobile Internet 4G LTE; 4800 mAh battery and metal case.
ADVANTAGES
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Good screen quality (resolution, color, saturation);
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High performance in single-tasking and multitasking modes;
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Good build quality;
LIMITATIONS
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A lot of unnecessary pre-installed software (3 browsers alone);
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The case is scratched;
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The EMUI Android-based operating system will require addiction;
Best Android tablets for watching movies
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T585 16Gb
Rating: 4.8
Why the first place: Excellent value for money, but not enough permanent memory.
Description: Younger, but still relevant and productive model in the line of Samsung tablets.Galaxy Tab A 10.1 is built on a proprietary Exynos 7870 processor with 8 processing cores and a clock frequency of 1.6 GHz, which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. A microSD card slot where you can store movies and other multimedia files is also available.
The tablet display has a diagonal of 10.1 inches, a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels (above Full HD), and is made using TFT IPS technology. The density of the points is 224 ppi, and it is impossible to see the individual ones on the screen. Therefore, the tablet is perfect for watching movies.
Also, the tablet is equipped with a slot for SIM-cards, supports high-speed mobile Internet 4G LTE; 8 megapixel main camera; as well as a 7300 mAh battery that provides up to 13 hours of battery life in mixed use mode.
ADVANTAGES
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Excellent screen (high resolution, realistic color, rich colors, no backlight bleed);
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Long battery life;
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High performance, including multitasking;
LIMITATIONS
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One speaker;
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Little permanent memory;
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Relatively heavy;
Amazon Fire HD 10
Rating: 4.5
Why second place: The best price, but the average technical characteristics.
Description: Amazon's Ultrabudget Tablet, Fire 10 based on Android, will be an excellent purchase for those who want to get a device with a high-quality Full HD screen, but are not ready to spend a lot of money on it.
The display device is well suited for watching movies, surfing the web and even games. It has a diagonal of 10 inches, a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels, and is performed by TFT IPS technology to create a realistic “picture” with good color reproduction and richness of shades. The hardware platform is based on a quad-core MediaTek MT8173 processor with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz, which is complemented by 2 GB of RAM. On the internal drive, depending on the configuration, 32 or 64 GB. The tablet also has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, a 2 MP main camera, and a battery that provides up to 10 hours of battery life.
ADVANTAGES
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High-quality screen with high resolution;
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The pre-installed Alexa Voice Assistant is useful (but only for English speakers);
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A lot of permanent memory (at a low price);
LIMITATIONS
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Bad cameras;
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Slim plastic case;
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Amazon Fire OS without Google services;
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.
