The Android tablet market was almost dead and seemed beyond saving. However, manufacturers figured out a way to rejuvenate it, by introducing new home and ecosystem features to fit into the ever-expanding Android ecosystem. The current Android tablet market is nothing to write home about because Samsung is still at the helm of it. However, many other manufacturers are making great tablets for different use cases. Here are some of the best Android tablets you can buy in 2025.
Best Android Tablets in 2025
The Android tablets mentioned below excel in different use cases. However, there are also a few that do a little bit of everything with relative ease. Manufacturers like Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi are all quite deep into the tablet game and have been making tablet iterations for some time now.
1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra – Best Overall Android Tablet
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S10 Ultra tops our list for the best Android tablet our there. Compared to the S9 Ultra, the only major difference in S10 Ultra is in the SoC – MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. It’s much closer to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in performance compared to the 8 Gen 2 on paper, but you shouldn’t be able to tell them apart just by looking.
On the front, the S10 Ultra gets a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with anti-reflective tech for enhanced visiblity outdoors. Other than that, it comes with quad-speakers, a 11,200mAh battery, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. What makes this the best Android tablet out there is definitely the S Pen and its productivity features as no other offering from any brand comes with an accessory as useful as this one.
Pros Cons Exceptional display Slightly expensive Great performance No major changes from last year Excellent speakers Comes with S-Pen in the box
2. OnePlus Pad 2 – Best Tablet for Everyone
The OnePlus Pad marked OnePlus’ entry into the tablet business, and it did manage to make some ripples. The OnePlus Pad 2 (review) builds on that and dials up the experience significantly. It now comes with a bigger 12.1-inch display inch 3000 x 2120 pixels 144Hz LCD display with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 8GB RAM, and 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage.
Powering the tablet is the same 9510 mAh battery as the previous year that can juice up at a speed of 67W. The tablet’s great for multimedia consumption thanks to four stereo speakers. There’s a single rear 13 MP snapper and a single front 8 MP shooter for video calls. Overall, for an asking price of less than $500, it’s an excellent offering.
Pros Cons Great high-resolution display Display isn’t as vibrant as its counterparts Excellent performance Excellent speakers Oxygen OS 15 adds great features
3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Another top pick on our list is Samsung’s previous generation flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Samsung markets its tablets as ultimate companion devices, flexing the ecosystem features that try to rival Apple’s. Although a couple of years old, the Tab S9 Ultra, like Samsung’s flagship phones, offers a complete experience thanks to its near-flagship specifications.
For starters, it features an eyecandy Samsung Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1848 x 2960 pixels resolution. The Tab S9 Ultra is IP68-rated, comes with 256GB of base UFS 4.0 storage, and dual rear and front cameras (13 + 8 MP and 12 + 12 MP). While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has lesser horsepower compared to the Dimensity 9300+ on the latest S10 Ultra, the S9 Ultra is still a better buy because of its lower price.
There are four excellent-sounding speakers and powering this device is an 11200 mAh battery that can charge at 45W. The free bundled S-Pen makes note-taking much easier. Overall, the Tab S9 Ultra, although a lot pricey, is easily one of the best if you’re looking for the ultimate tablet and are into the Samsung Ecosystem. You could also consider the Tab S10+ but there isn’t much of a difference and it costs $100 more.
Pros Cons Exceptional display quality Expensive Great performance Excellent speakers Samsung’s Ecosystem is now better than ever Comes with S-Pen in the box
4. Google Pixel Tablet – Best Standalone Home Tablet
Unlike OnePlus, the Pixel Tablet was not Google’s first attempt. We all know about the beloved Nexus tablet series, but the Pixel Tablet is more of a replacement for smart home displays and devices. Google bundles a speaker dock, which further suggests that it’s not a tablet you’d carry every day for productivity. As for the specifications of the tablet, there’s nothing to write home about.
It features a 10.95-inch 2560 x 1600 pixels 60Hz display, Tensor G2, 8GB (LPDDR5) RAM and 128GB (UFS 3.1) base storage, and single 8 MP front and rear cameras. The tablet has a four-speaker stereo setup, which is powered by a decently large 7,020 mAh battery that can charge at a measly 15 watts.
The Pixel Tablet costs $430 with the dock as of writing this, which puts it in the same price range as the OnePlus Pad. However, they both serve different purposes. The OnePlus Tab 2 is an all-in-one tablet, whereas the Pixel Tablet is more of a laid-back home device for casual usage. The Pixel Tablet could be Google’s final attempt at a tablet, well, at least for a while.
Pros Cons Makes up for a decent Home device Tensor G2 is old Speaker dock sounds good 60Hz display Decent built-in Speakers
5. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ – Best Android Tablet for Content Consumption
The Galaxy Tab S9+ has a better value proposition than the latest S10+ tablet. The specifications of both tablets are pretty much identical except that the S9+ comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 whereas the S10+ gets Dimensity 9300+. The display is the same amazing 120Hz 2X AMOLED panel.
The S9+ comes in both Cellular and Wi-Fi options, depending on the region you live in. The base storage remains the same, i.e., 256GB, and the Wi-Fi-only version is currently priced at $800. For that asking price, it’s one of the best sub-13-inch Android tablets you can buy.
Pros Cons Exceptional display quality None Great performance Excellent speakers
6. Xiaomi Pad 7 – Best Value For Money Tablet
The Xiaomi Pad 7 carries the legacy of the Xiaomi Pad 6 forward by being one of the best bang for the buck Android tablets. For starters, the Pad 7 features an improved 3200 x 2136 pixels 3.2K 11-inch LCD display with 144Hz refresh rate. It can get as bright as 800 nits. Powering the tablet is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC and a massive 8,850 mAh battery that can fast charge at 45W.
The storage variant on offer has 8 GB RAM and 128 GB UFS 3.1 storage, whereas the 256 GB variant is UFS 4.0 with 12 GB RAM. The tablet comes with HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 and will get two major Android updates. The 7+ Gen 3 is a powerhouse and should be able to run all games with relative ease. Overall, for an asking price of $329 at the time of writing this, you cannot ask for a better tablet in this price segment.
Pros Cons Great High-resolution display Only two years of updates Exceptional performance for the price Great speakers Excellent Value for money
7. Lenovo Tab P12 Pro – Best Affordable Office Android Tablet
The P12 Pro is a good offering from Lenovo for two reasons — the sharp 3K resolution 12.7-inch LCD display and the included Pen+Folio case in the box. At $345, it ticks almost all boxes. It’s got 8GB RAM, Android 13 (Upgradeable to 14), Quad JBL speakers, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC.
The battery is a big 10,200 mAh unit that can charge at 30W. The front camera is a 13 MP snapper, whereas the rear is an 8 MP unit. Overall, the Lenovo Tab P12 is a fine offering and can be used for both entertainment and productivity tasks.
Pros Cons Great display Only upgradeable till Android 14 Excellent JBL Speakers Processor not meant for Gaming Large battery Affordable
8. Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro – Best Affordable Android Tablet
The Redmi Pad Pro is another excellent budget option that ticks almost all the boxes. It’s got a 120Hz, 12.1-inch 2.5K display with 500 nits of peak brightness and Gorilla Glass 3. Powering the tablet is a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 which is powerful enough for day-to-day tasks. There’s UFS 2.2 storage and 8 MP rear and front cameras.
The tablet runs HyperOS based on Android 14 and is expected to get two more updates. The battery is a mega 10,000 mAh unit, which when paired with the 7s Gen 2, should last for an incredibly long time. Overall, it’s an easy recommendation for those looking for an affordable tablet for editing documents, light gaming, video calling, or content consumption.
9. Amazon Fire HD 10 – Cheapest Android Tablet
Next up, the cheapest 10-inch tablet you can find. The Amazon Fire HD 10 could be great if you’re planning to gift your kid their first tablet. For $95, it’s got a full HD display, 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB storage, which should be more than enough for content consumption and basic games. It’s worth noting that the price of $95 is for the version that shows ads on the lock screen.
The storage is expandable to 1TB via the microSD card slot. The tablet charges via the Type-C port at 15W. There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual speakers, and 5 MP front and rear snappers for video calls. Although there’s no mention of the exact SoC used, the architecture and specification point toward the possibility that it’s the MediaTek Helio G95.
Pros Cons Extremely inexpensive Ads on lock screen Helio G95 is decent Fire OS limits apps and functionality Decent FHD+ display
10. BOOX Note Air 4C – Best Android Tablet for Reading
E-ink displays aren’t new but combining them with Android and your usual hardware has become increasingly common. There’s no other firm doing the same as effectively as BOOX. It comes with Android 14, a 10.3-inch black and white E-ink 2480 x 1860 pixels display, and an alternate colored 1240 x 930 pixels. There’s 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, dual speakers, a USB Type-C port, a fingerprint sensor, and a 3,700 mAh battery.
The tablet comes with a stylus that has 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and supports a variety of formats. Overall, this isn’t a tablet that general users will like. Instead, it’s for creative artists, readers, and those who take lots of notes. The asking price of $500 is a bit steep for the specifications but the BOOX Note Air 4C definitely one of its kind.
Pros Cons Great for jotting notes Limited use case Decent FHD+ display Runs on older version of Android Good battery life
And these are some of the best Android tablets you can buy right now. The best premium tablet is, hands down, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, whereas the best bag for buck tablet is the OnePlus PAd 2, followed by the Xiaomi Pad 7.
If you’re searching for the cheapest tablet, the Amazon Fire HD 10 is a good offering, but we recommend spending a bit extra and getting the Redmi Pad Pro for a better overall experience.
What are your thoughts on Android tablets? Do you know a tablet we missed that deserves to be on this list? Let us know in the comments.
