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[Gearbest Technology]In the global tablet market, Apple’s iPad undoubtedly occupies the majority of the market share. However, the higher price and relatively closed iOS ecosystem still prevent many people from considering iPad as their first choice. With the continuous development of Android tablets in recent years, in some fields, the performance of Android tablets may no longer be weaker than Apple's iPad.
Recently, a foreign media has selected what it considers to be the best Android tablets in 2024 through its actual testing of many Android tablets. The list includes a total of 7 products, of which Samsung alone occupies 4 positions. However, the title of the most worth buying tablet is won by a domestic brand product. Next, let’s take a look with GearbestTechnology!
1. The most suitable Android tablet for most people: OnePlus Pad
In this media’s opinion, the OnePlus Pad is the best Android tablet for almost anyone who wants a great tablet but doesn’t want an iPad. What makes it even more rewarding is that its price is competitive, which also makes it beat other competitors such as Samsung and become the most worthy choice of Android tablets.
So what makes the OnePlus Pad different? First of all, it has a very impressive screen, even sharper than what you see on the iPad Pro. However, this 11.6-inch display not only has a 2800×2000 resolution, but also a 144Hz refresh rate. So this makes the OnePlus Pad a great device for everything from watching movies to playing games to viewing web pages and documents.
The 67W charging speed and 9510mAh battery further enhance the competitiveness of OnePlus Pad. The only disappointment may be the performance. The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chip will experience lag when running some very demanding tasks. So even if there's the option of using a OnePlus Pad with a keyboard, it's unlikely to be a laptop replacement.
However, these become unimportant in the face of the price, because in front of its dessert-level price of 479 US dollars (about 3,455 yuan), its small shortcomings can be ignored, so it is an excellent Android tablet worthy of most people's consideration.
2. The best high-end Android tablet: Samsung Tab S9+
With the Tab S9 series, Samsung has taken its tablet quality and durability to the next level, and the Tab S9+ has the best combination of size, features, and price to make it the best high-end Android tablet out there. With the ultra-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 mobile platform, sleek design and tons of multitasking features, there may be few alternatives to it in the global market.
While you can get a bigger screen size with the Samsung Tab S9 Ultra, you won't get any more performance or features, and its larger 14.6-inch size might make a great drawing tablet for artists, but it's probably too big and awkward for most people, making the Tab S9+ a better choice for a high-end Android tablet. It's just as powerful, and its smaller screen is a little sharper than the Ultra's.
At 12.4 inches, the Samsung Tab S9+ is slimmer and more portable than Apple's largest iPad Pro 12.9. Samsung Vicki comes with an S Pen when it comes out, unlike Apple’s Apple Pencil, which needs to be purchased separately. The iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) is more powerful than the Tab S9+, and if you're looking for a true laptop replacement, Apple's Magic Keyboard accessory is far better than any keyboard cover Samsung offers.
However, Samsung's Tab S9+ is hundreds of dollars cheaper than the iPad Pro 12.9, and it also offers more software features, including excellent multitasking, and a true DeX desktop mode that allows the Tab S9+ to be connected to a second monitor, mouse, and keyboard for a desktop-like office experience.
3. The best affordable Android tablet: Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023)
The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) isn't a great tablet, but it's certainly an affordable one. The 32GB version starts at $139.99 (about 1,010 yuan) and is equipped with a microSD card slot, which is very worthy of praise.
Amazon frequently runs sales on the tablet, and over the past year, its lowest price in the U.S. has dropped to under $80. At this price, it's not just a great affordable tablet, it's definitely a smart choice if you need a cheap tablet right now.
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) is equipped with a large 10.1-inch screen. While it's not as big as an iPad or Galaxy Tab, it's more than enough for watching your favorite shows and streaming movies. The tablet only works with Amazon's App Store, not the Google Play Store, but your favorite streaming services and most major productivity apps can be found there. However, there are no games to play in this app market except “Fortnite”.
Additionally, Amazon offers a number of accessories for the device, including a nifty Amazon stylus, plenty of protective cases, and more. If you need to upgrade to a keyboard, you might also want to check out the Amazon Fire Max 11, Amazon's latest foray into the higher-end Android tablet market.
4. Best battery life Android tablet: Samsung Tab S9 FE+
The Samsung Tab S9 FE+ was launched alongside the recent FE range, including the S23 FE phone and new FE earphones. The 'FE' tag no longer stands for 'Fan Edition', now it stands for nothing. But that’s okay, because no matter what it’s called, the Tab S9 FE+’s massive 10,090 mAh battery is impressive. It's priced the same as Apple's iPad Air, but surpasses Apple in many aspects, especially battery life, making it the leader in battery life among Android tablets.
Of course, the reason why the Samsung Tab S9 FE+ lasts so long is also thanks to its not-so-powerful processor, especially compared to Apple's iPad. Although the iPad Air has a complete desktop processor built in, Samsung chose the more conservative Exynos 1380 processor, which is also the chipset used by Samsung in the A54 mobile phone in 2023.
As a result, the tablet can't edit 8K video in real time, but you can enjoy up to 18 hours of movie viewing, which is nearly double that of many tablets on this list, which typically last between 9 and 11 hours with basic use. The Samsung Tab S9 FE+ lasted more than a day even with the screen on, so if you need a tablet with great battery life, this will be your first choice.
5. Best Android Tablet for Drawing: Samsung Tab S9 Ultra
Samsung Tab S9 Ultra has been evaluated by many media as the best Android tablet, provided you have enough money to afford this 14.6-inch luxury large-screen device. But if you like to use your tablet to create and draw, and have a huge display designed for drawing and art, then the Samsung Tab S9 Ultra will be your best choice.
The Samsung Tab S9 Ultra may offer more than you need, but if you want to paint in the bathtub or poolside, its IP68 dust and water resistance will keep water out, even if it accidentally falls into the water. The included S Pen uses the same Wacom technology found in professional graphic design tablets, so you can control tip thickness with pressure and tilt sensitivity. This is very important for painting.
Samsung Tab S9 Ultra should be more of a large-sized drawing pad rather than a productivity tool. It should be on a giant drafting table with good lighting, not crammed into a tray table on an airplane. The Tab S9 Ultra is the ultimate tablet, but only if you have the space, and artists will appreciate the added value this huge display brings to the studio.
6. The best Android tablet for work: Samsung Tab S9
When it comes to the Samsung Tab S9, you can get the best productivity software on any tablet, especially if you want to do a lot of things at once. Samsung's software performs well on larger tablet displays, with excellent multi-window support and excellent tools to always keep you up to date.
Samsung has even gone a step further with a DeX feature that turns the Tab S9 into a true desktop terminal with a taskbar and floating windows. Just connect a mouse and keyboard, and even expand a second display so you can get more done. This is a very useful tool that allows you to easily access work emails and business files while on the go, from the comfort of a larger tablet screen instead of a smaller phone.
The Samsung Tab S9 is also waterproof, so you can safely work on the beach near the waves. This durability, combined with Samsung's excellent service and support, makes the Tab S9 this outlet's favorite work tablet.
7. The best small Android tablet: Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is this outlet's favorite small Android tablet for a few reasons. First, it's cheap and comes with plenty of built-in apps for streaming your favorite movies and shows, connecting to your social networks, or just getting some work done.
Second, most Android tablet makers have given up on small tablets, so unless you buy a big, expensive foldable phone, there's no professional offering from Samsung or OnePlus to compete with Apple's iPad mini. Instead, you can buy the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus for less than a hundred dollars and get most of the features you need from a simple little tablet.
But don’t have high expectations for this small tablet, because the Fire HD 8 Plus is for media and video, not business office. You'll still find plenty of tools from Microsoft and your favorite productivity apps on Amazon's App Market. You just don't have access to Google Play or any Google services since this is an Amazon exclusive affair. So don’t use this tablet for work and other purposes, just use it as an entertainment tool.
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After reading the above content, it is not difficult to find that Xiaomi, Vivo and other tablet devices with good domestic sales performance do not appear in this list. This reflects on the one hand that the overseas tablet market may not have as many options as domestic ones. On the other hand, it also proves that some excellent domestic tablet products may still be slightly less well-known in overseas regions such as the United States. However, OnePlus Pad can be recognized by overseas media, which also reflects that OnePlus does have a good influence in overseas markets.
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