10 Best Tablets in India (December 2021)
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.
Best Premium Tablets to Buy in India
1. iPad Pro 2021
Apple unveiled its first-ever iPads with M1 chips earlier this year, with Face ID support. Available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch display variants, the latter uses the new Liquid Retina XDR display as opposed to the Liquid Retina display of the former tablet. You get up to 16GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage in the 2021 iPad Pro models.
Alongside the LiDAR scanner, the camera module includes a 12MP wide sensor, a 10MP ultra-wide lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 12MP f/2.4 ultrawide selfie camera with 122-degree FOV on the rear. iPad Pro 2021 works with second-generation Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, among other iPad Pro accessories.
Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED displayPowered by Apple M1 chipCenter Stage supportIncludes USB-C port
ExpensiveSoftware doesn’t utilize the full potential of hardwareNo headphone jack
2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Series
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 the Snapdragon 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 are slated 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 support 45W fast charging. All that makes Galaxy Tab S7 series the best Android tablet lineup in India if budget is no constraint.
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)
Best Android tablet120Hz displayDecent battery lifeS Pen support
Comparatively priceyLackluster app supportNo headphone jack
3. iPad Mini 2021
Apple pleasantly surprised everyone by unveiling the redesigned iPad Mini this 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.
Compact iPadLatest A15 Bionic chipIncludes USB-C port
No high refresh rate displayNo headphone jackNot ideal for illustrations
4. iPad Air 2020
Apple’s iPad Air offers a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with minimal bezels and the Apple A14 Bionic chip under the hood. The cameras you get here include a 12MP wide lens and a 7MP front camera. Although it was released last year, the iPad Air supports second-gen Apple Pencil. While the iPad Air is a decent tablet, you could consider waiting for the rumored 2022 refresh or go for the Pro model if budget isn’t a constraint. Then, you will likely be able to buy this tablet for an even affordable price in India.
Decent iPad Pro alternativeSupports second-gen Apple PencilIncludes USB Type-C port
No Face ID supportNo headphone jack
5. 10.2-inch iPad
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.
Decent entry-level iPadGood entertainment machineIdeal for students
No second-gen Apple Pencil supportOutdated chipset
Best Budget Tablets to Buy in India
6. Nokia T20
In an attempt to attract users looking for a budget tablet, HMD Global brought the Nokia T20 tablet to India last 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 for video conferencing apps like Zoom and 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.
Buy Nokia T20 from Flipkart (starts at Rs. 15,499)
2K displayClean Android 11 experienceHeadphone jack
Average performance10W charger in the box No fingerprint scanner
7. Realme Pad
Another option worth considering is the Realme 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 tablet runs Realme UI for Pad based on Android 11. This is one of the best and most value-for-money tablets you can buy in India.
Buy Realme Pad from Flipkart (starts at Rs. 13,999)
Good and bright displayDecent for video conferencingDolby Atmos speakers
Performance could be betterNo fingerprint scanner
8. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Series
Those looking for a tablet from Samsung on a budget should consider the Galaxy Tab A7 or Galaxy A7 Lite as their best bet in India. The Galaxy Tab A7 comes with a 10.4-inch LCD display, the Snapdragon 662 SoC, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and a 7,040mAh battery. The camera setup consists of an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Coming to the A7 Lite, you get a slightly smaller 8.7-inch LCD display, MediaTek Helio P22T SoC, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and a 5,100mAh battery.
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.
Decent displayGood battery lifeHeadphone jack
Subpar performanceMediocre camera7.5W charger in the box
9. Moto Tab G20
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 a 5MP 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 a decent pick for students in India.
Buy Moto Tab G20 from Flipkart (Rs. 10,999)
Affordable tabletClean Android 11 experienceHeadphone jack
Average cameraNo LTE variant
10. Lenovo Duet Chromebook
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 a 10.1-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.
Doubles as a laptopDecent battery lifeKeyboard is included
Chrome OS might not be for everyoneSmall touchpadNo headphone jack
Bonus: Keep an Eye on Xiaomi Pad 5 India Launch
If you’re someone who wants a powerful Android tablet, you could consider waiting for the Xiaomi Pad 5 series to arrive in India. Although Xiaomi India has not officially confirmed the news, the Xiaomi Pad 5 series recently made 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.
Best Tablets You Can Buy in India
So that brings us to the end of our list of the best tablets in India. Although Apple continues to dominate the segment due to its early mover advantage and the feature-rich iPadOS 15 offering, we now have more options to choose from, especially in the entry-level bracket. If you’re planning to purchase a new tablet, we hope this list helped you out. Meanwhile, in case you’re looking for a Chromebook, you can check our roundup of the best Chromebooks you can buy in 2021. Anyway, do you think we missed out on any tablets worth including on this list? Do let us know in the comments below.
