Amia DalveySeptember 23, 2022, 18:35:06 India time
Not so long ago, tablets seemed almost extinct as smartphone screen sizes grew every quarter. Perhaps the Apple iPad series was the only exception. But more than anything else, the pandemic has changed that wealth and led to the re-emergence of this category.
Whether you’re attending an online lecture or a group video call (both personal and professional), a tablet seemed more convenient. Of course, it also served as an additional screen for home entertainment. It is larger than a smartphone and can be used for personal use if needed. Now that we know the tablet will be around for a little longer, we’ll at least try to answer the most frequently asked questions. What tablet should you buy for under 20,000 rupees? Here are the top 5 options at the moment.
Realme Pad X (Wi-Fi only)
Realme Pad X is the most powerful tablet in this bundle. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, which is found in many budget 5G smartphones in this price range. By the way, the Realme Pad X is also 5G capable, but the Wi-Fi + 5G variant is not available in this budget and you will have to make do with Wi-Fi alone. It provides plenty of processing power for most of the things you need. The Adreno 619 GPU is good enough to handle games even at moderate settings.
It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, with the ability to add another 1TB via a microSD card. The tablet features a large 11-inch WUXGA+ display with low blue light emission and a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels. Thanks to the 240Hz touch sampling rate, you can also use the Realme Pencil, which must be purchased separately, but there are options. Dolby Atmos-compatible quad speakers enhance your entertainment offerings.
Realme Pad X has some cool tricks. For example, Limelight tracks the location and movement of one or more people in the frame in real time through its 105-degree wide-angle front camera. It also simulates zoom and rotation to keep you in focus during the video call. A massive 8340 mAh battery lasts for days with moderate use, and most importantly it supports 33W Dart charging. This is highly demanded in the tablet due to its large battery, it is running Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 for the tablet.
Realme Pad X (Wi-Fi only) price in India: Rs 17,999 for 64GB storage
Realme Panel (Wi-Fi + 4G)
If you want a tablet with an impressive 10.4-inch (but slightly smaller) WUXGA+ display and design, and data connectivity is important, the current Realme Pad (without the X) is a very good option. price. Powered by Mediatek Helio G80 SoC with Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, it is available with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. You can expand space up to 1 TB with a microSD card. The G80 processor is powerful enough for everyday tasks like browsing, watching videos, making video calls, listening to music, and playing casual games.
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It runs Android 11 with a user interface close to stock. Watching OTT content on this tablet is an enjoyable experience. The four speakers here do a great job most of the time. Dolby Atmos compatibility gives you a wider sound range than you’d expect from a tablet’s built-in speakers. Thanks to the multiple viewing modes here, surfing the Internet and reading e-books is a breeze too. The 7100mAh battery will last for days at moderate loads. Overall, Realme Pad is a good tablet for consuming content.
Realme Pad (Wi-Fi + 4G) price in India: Rs 15,999 for 64GB storage
Oppo Pad Air (Wi-Fi فقط)
The Oppo Pad Air is another great option, but in this budget, you only get the Wi-Fi variant. It has a Snapdragon 680 SoC with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB or 128 GB of internal storage. There is a microSD card slot for further expansion. Given the current price difference of 5,000 rupees between the two models, the 64GB model feels much better value for money. The tablet also has a 7100 mAh battery and quad speakers compatible with Dolby Atmos.
You get a sharp 10.36-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels and supports a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. As a result, you can use the stylus on the Oppo Pad Air just as you would on the Realme Pad X, although it’s not part of the package. It runs Android 12 out of the box. Did I mention that the Oppo Pad Air is less than 7mm thick?
Oppo Pad Air (Wi-Fi only) price in India: Rs 14,999 for 64GB storage. Rs 19999 for 128 GB storage
Motorola Tab G62 LTE (Wi-Fi + 4G)
Motorola’s Tab G62 LTE, as the name suggests, offers Wi-Fi and LTE data connectivity. It has a 10.6-inch screen with a resolution similar to the tablet above. The metal construction gives it a robust feel. Similar to Oppo, this tablet is also powered by Snapdragon 680 SoC and offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There is a memory card slot here as well, although there is no 128GB option.
The Motorola Tab G62 LTE runs Android 12 with a customized user interface and certain privacy-focused features. It is powered by a huge 7700mAh battery along with a 20W charger to charge it relatively quickly. If you don’t need a data connection, you can get the WiFi-only variant of this tablet for the cheaper 2,000 rupees.
Motorola Tab G62 LTE (Wi-Fi + 4G) Price in India: Rs 16,999 for 64GB storage
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
Amazon is offering a huge discount on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, dropping the retail price of the 64 GB Wi-Fi-only variant to just under 14,000. However, the Wi-Fi + LTE version still sells close to 20,000 units. In our opinion, the difference is very large. But the 14K WiFi-only variant is a bargain for a Samsung-branded tablet, with a 10.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and yes, Dolby Atmos quad speakers are here too.
Powered by UniSOC T618 octa-core processor, it comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1TB with a microSD card. It runs Android 11 and features some software tricks. Conserving power is a 7,040mAh battery with 15W fast charging support, which isn’t very fast in this day and age. Great all-inclusive package at the current price.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 price in India: Rs 13,999 for 64GB storage (Wi-Fi only). Rs 19,990 for 64GB (Wi-Fi + LTE)
For reference, all the tablets on this list have an 8MP camera on the back and a 5MP or 8MP camera on the front. They get the job done, especially video calls, but they aren’t quite as enthusiastic, as are almost all tablets under 20K.