Need Tablet for Regular usage Under 20K!!!

I like to buy a Tablet for..
Regular surfing web
E-book (PDF) reading (Instead of buying Kindle)
Charting
Whatsup & Telegram

Budget 15K...If any will extend
How about Display...Which one is future proof?

Preferences...

Android-based
4G+WIFI
10" and above
Good Ram
Good Processing speed
Good Resolution
Good Battery life
Connectivity HDMI,3.5MM JACK

@whitestar_999
@omega44-xt
@Zangetsu
@SaiyanGoku

shreeux said:
I like to buy a Tablet for..
Regular surfing web
E-book (PDF) reading (Instead of buying Kindle)
Charting
Whatsup & Telegram

Budget 15K...If any will extend
How about Display...Which one is future proof?

Preferences...

Android-based
4G+WIFI
10" and above
Good Ram
Good Processing speed
Good Resolution
Good Battery life
Connectivity HDMI,3.5MM JACK

@whitestar_999
@omega44-xt
@Zangetsu
@SaiyanGoku

Extend budget by 5k, and get tab a7

*www.samsung.com/in/tablets/galaxy-tab-a7-lte-t505n/SM-T505NZAPINU/

If you are comfortable with wifi, its wifi model costs 17k.

.
Although there is this tab A 8.0 but it will lag a lot, and not survive for more than 2 yrs, so better buy A7 over

RumbaMon19 said:
Extend budget by 5k, and get tab a7

*www.samsung.com/in/tablets/galaxy-tab-a7-lte-t505n/SM-T505NZAPINU/

If you are comfortable with wifi, its wifi model costs 17k.

.
Although there is this tab A 8.0 but it will lag a lot, and not survive for more than 2 yrs, so better buy A7 over

No other brands nearby price level and performance?

What about Lenovo Tab P10

W

shreeux said:
What about Lenovo Tab P10

Isn't lenovo P10 much costlier compared to samsung galaxy tab A7 wifi only version?

whitestar_999 said:
Isn't lenovo P10 much costlier compared to samsung galaxy tab A7 wifi only version?

Yeah...Volte missed in Lenovo

whitestar_999 said:
Isn't lenovo P10 much costlier compared to samsung galaxy tab A7 wifi only version?

For Example: If buy a non-sim tablet, when going outside, can I pair a hotspot to mobile for the internet?

shreeux said:
For Example: If buy a non-sim tablet, when going outside, can I pair a hotspot to mobile for the internet?

Yes

Lenovo Tab M10 FHD REL Tablet (10.1-inch, 3GB, 32GB, Wi-Fi + LTE), Slate Black

Buy the WiFi only version if you want.

*www.samsung.com/in/tablets/galaxy-tab-a7-wifi-t500n/SM-T500NZAPINU/

Zangetsu said:
Yes

Lenovo Tab M10 FHD REL Tablet (10.1-inch, 3GB, 32GB, Wi-Fi + LTE), Slate Black

Buy the WiFi only version if you want.

*www.samsung.com/in/tablets/galaxy-tab-a7-wifi-t500n/SM-T500NZAPINU/

ok...
This one looks good..
Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus Tablet

Zangetsu said:
Yes

Lenovo Tab M10 FHD REL Tablet (10.1-inch, 3GB, 32GB, Wi-Fi + LTE), Slate Black

Buy the WiFi only version if you want.

*www.samsung.com/in/tablets/galaxy-tab-a7-wifi-t500n/SM-T500NZAPINU/

If I buy separately for pen...it may work?

^

shreeux said:
If I buy separately for pen...it may work?

U mean stylus? Logitech crayon(currently unavailable) is a good choice. But first check if the display supports it.

RumbaMon19 said:
U mean stylus? Logitech crayon(currently unavailable) is a good choice. But first check if the display supports it.

Yes...There are more available price range of 300-600rs

Logitech crayon more expensive

You mean, have to check display support or not? before buy?

shreeux said:
Yes...There are more available price range of 300-600rs

Logitech crayon more expensive

You mean, have to check display support or not? before buy?

U need it for drawing or casual touch? As the ones in 300-600 are only for touch. They wont give you any good drawing/writing experience. It is basically just a conductive ball at back, whilst Apple pencil/s-pen/Logitech crayon have tiny tip like the normal ink pen. So do not get it for drawing etc.

What about this new addition?
From TCL with pen?

TCL 10 TAB MAX 4G

This also good spec with stylus pen

HUAWEI MediaPad M5 lite

shreeux said:
This also good spec with stylus pen

HUAWEI MediaPad M5 lite

This looks good. But I don't know how long this will last. Check reviews as many tabs started showing problem after 1 yr of use because of component quality.

shreeux said:
What about this new addition?
From TCL with pen?

TCL 10 TAB MAX 4G

It's released or not...?

Tablet market is still small, like it used to. I doubt anything major is changing anytime soon, people have realized that tablets can't replace a Windows PC (that's why budget laptops are in high demand).

I think Samsung Tab A7 10" might be your best bet, till its successor launches later this year. Xiaomi is rumoured to launch a new tab, not sure if its budget option or if it will get released in India.

KerryBolt said:
I don't think you need to worry too much about it. The Samsung Tab S6 Lite suits me fine. I think you should get familiar with it too.

Any other competitor?

KerryBolt said:
If your budget allows, take a look at the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 10.8 LTE 6/128 GB

KerryBolt said:
Try ASUS MB16AMT

That is not a tablet. It is a monitor.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Last time, after a lengthy search, I decided to postpone the purchase of a tablet. Now times come up :smile:

As of now, which one is trending to be future-proof?

Now I need Tablet for my father
Budget 20K. If any will extend

Usages:-
Regular surfing web
Whatsup (Audio and Video Call)
Jio TV
Prime Movies and Series

Preferences...

Android-based
5G+WIFI
10" and above
Good Ram
Good Processing speed
Good Resolution
Good Battery life
Good Multiple Connectivity
PEN

If any, suggestions are welcome. :smile:

@omega44-xt
@SaiyanGoku
@Zangetsu
@whitestar_999
@TheSloth
@Desmond
@quicky008

Haven't looked at the tablet market in a long time. Consider Mi Pad or Samsung A series tablets maybe and as always, do your research.

SaiyanGoku said:
Haven't looked at the tablet market in a long time. Consider Mi Pad or Samsung A series tablets maybe and as always, do your research.

Both have no SIM network for 5G

shreeux said:
Both have no SIM network for 5G

There are barely any good 5G phones under 20k. What do you expect from a tablet in that range?

Increase budget, get Mi Pad 6 for 27k (check Independence day sale for offers, might end up under 25k). Its much better than the competition which usually have an inferior SoC. Drop the 5G requirement.

SaiyanGoku said:
There are barely any good 5G phones under 20k. What do you expect from a tablet in that range?

What about Realme Pad 5G?

www.flipkart.com/realme-pad-x-6-gb-ram-128-rom-11-inch-wi-fi-5g-tablet-glowing-grey/p/itm3db350b6c0af2

omega44-xt said:
Increase budget, get Mi Pad 6 for 27k (check Independence day sale for offers, might end up under 25k). Its much better than the competition which usually have an inferior SoC. Drop the 5G requirement.

For me, I do not need a 5G network. My father lives in a rural area. so need good mobile network

What if use a mobile hotspot? Any difference? or Lagging?

What about Lenovo Tab M10 5G

www.lenovo.com/in/en/tablets/android-tablets/lenovo-tab-series/Lenovo-Tab-M10-5G-/p/ZACT0030IN?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F#

shreeux said:
What about Lenovo Tab M10 5G

www.lenovo.com/in/en/tablets/android-tablets/lenovo-tab-series/Lenovo-Tab-M10-5G-/p/ZACT0030IN?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F#

S695 vs S870 is a night & day difference, almost double the CPU performance with even better GPU performance.

I see SIM card slot, SD card slot & 3.5mm jack as advantages of Lenovo, else, Mi Pad 6 is superior in other regards.

omega44-xt said:
S695 vs S870 is a night & day difference, almost double the CPU performance with even better GPU performance.

I see SIM card slot, SD card slot & 3.5mm jack as advantages of Lenovo, else, Mi Pad 6 is superior in other regards.

What if use a mobile hotspot? Any difference? or Lagging?

omega44-xt said:
S695 vs S870 is a night & day difference, almost double the CPU performance with even better GPU performance.

I see SIM card slot, SD card slot & 3.5mm jack as advantages of Lenovo, else, Mi Pad 6 is superior in other regards.

As of now, ₹28,999...Let see if any offer comes

Mi Xiaomi Pad 6 review...just read

i.imgur.com/Hc39lGY.png

shreeux said:
What if use a mobile hotspot? Any difference? or Lagging?

There won't be difference. It should work like normal wifi network.
Do not have knowledge of tab in this budget range, can't help you, sorry.

TheSloth said:
There won't be difference. It should work like normal wifi network.
Do not have knowledge of tab in this budget range, can't help you, sorry.

Thankyou...will choose non-cellular tab

shreeux said:
My father lives in a rural area. so need good mobile network

Why does having 5G matters then? If 4G service is good, just use it. And if he'll be home mostly, get a good broadband connection.

shreeux said:
What if use a mobile hotspot? Any difference? or Lagging?

No, just that the device running the hotspot will drain battery fast.

Use broadband when at home, even BSNL broadband would be more reliable than 4G/5G. 30Mbps is more than enough for most.

SaiyanGoku said:
Why does having 5G matters then? If 4G service is good, just use it. And if he'll be home mostly, get a good broadband connection.

My father lives in a rural area. So we need a good mobile network...As of now, 5G available

omega44-xt said:
No, just that the device running the hotspot will drain battery fast.

Use broadband when at home, even BSNL broadband would be more reliable than 4G/5G. 30Mbps is more than enough for most.

For me, no issues..,I do not need a mobile network. I am using Airtel broadband

My father lives in a rural area. So we need a good mobile network.

Which one is good network?
Mobile Hotspot or Dedicated Dongle?

shreeux said:
For me, no issues..,I do not need a mobile network. I am using Airtel broadband

My father lives in a rural area. So we need a good mobile network.

Even in rural areas, you should have BSNL broadband, if not fiber.

Mobile hotspot or dedicated dongle depends on you.

As of now, more are suggested...Xiaomi Pad 6
Next, any second best ones?

@shreeux : I doubt the quality of these android tablets and no idea of how long they will last. I have used the Amazon Fire HD tablet twice and it didn't last long.

If you can check some good review on longevity of these android tablets please do so.

I would suggest to invest your money in Apple tablets. I have been using Apple ipad pro (2017) and its still going strong in 2023.

shreeux said:
As of now, more are suggested...Xiaomi Pad 6
Next, any second best ones?

Xiaomi Pad 5

But the price difference is too small, so get Pad 6 instead. Andoird tablets were bad for long, I used to recommend iPad around 30k. It changed with Mi Pad 5 last year. Mi Pad 6 is a good successor.

If you are fine with the limitations of Apple, iPad is definitely a contender but is even more expensive.

For Xiaomi Pad 6
Which site is preferable? MI or Amazon

(In India, there is no additional protection warranty.)

Amazon IMO

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I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019 for 15K in 2020. I didn't want to buy anything Chinese so I got the Samsung tab. I thought it was a good enough choice for my usage, which is mainly reading books, and it serves that purpose well, but when you buy something thinking about a specific purpose for it, you will still use it for other purposes.

Now my Tab A 10.1 2019 is good for reading books, but the RAM is just 2 GBs, so when I open the browser and open four or five tabs, each time I switch tabs, the tabs reload. If I have logged into a site and I minimize the browser and then open it again, the tab reloads and I have to re-login on that site. The processor is also pretty slow, it plays x264 videos just fine, but 10bit x265 vids stutter.

I don't know if it's available at present, but even if it is, whatever you do, don't buy this one. Buy one with 4 GB RAM, or more.

The Xiaomi Pad 6 suggested above seems awesome - SD870 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage - at 29K.

OrrBitt said:
I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019 for 15K in 2020. I didn't want to buy anything Chinese so I got the Samsung tab. I thought it was a good enough choice for my usage, which is mainly reading books, and it serves that purpose well, but when you buy something thinking about a specific purpose for it, you will still use it for other purposes.

Now my Tab A 10.1 2019 is good for reading books, but the RAM is just 2 GBs, so when I open the browser and open four or five tabs, each time I switch tabs, the tabs reload. If I have logged into a site and I minimize the browser and then open it again, the tab reloads and I have to re-login on that site. The processor is also pretty slow, it plays x264 videos just fine, but 10bit x265 vids stutter.

I don't know if it's available at present, but even if it is, whatever you do, don't buy this one. Buy one with 4 GB RAM, or more.

The Xiaomi Pad 6 suggested above seems awesome - SD870 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage - at 29K.

Thanks for review. Let's wait Other members will suggest any alternative from Samsung

shreeux said:
Thanks for review. Let's wait Other members will suggest any alternative from Samsung

I doubt anyone will. The only Samsung option at that price is inferior to Mi Pad 5, forget Pad 6. Read GSMArena's review of Pad 6.

www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11524&idPhone2=11042&idPhone3=12237

omega44-xt said:
Amazon IMO

Amazon has a protection plan...MI.COM don't have this...which protection plan is good

Mi.com...tomorrow onwards Independence Day with unbeatable offers...No Protection Plan :sad:

imgur.com/fO4accG.png

shreeux said:
Amazon has a protection plan...MI.COM don't have this...which protection plan is good

Mi.com...tomorrow onwards Independence Day with unbeatable offers...No Protection Plan

imgur.com/fO4accG.png

Those are usually 3rd party plans.

Still, price has not changed...this offer for 2023 or 2024?

shreeux said:
Still, price has not changed...this offer for 2023 or 2024?

Mi Pad 6 has no competition, so no price cut is fine. You get card discount upto 1250 off on amazon, so there's something.

omega44-xt said:
Mi Pad 6 has no competition, so no price cut is fine. You get card discount upto 1250 off on amazon, so there's something.

Even Redmi Pad also price not changed

I dont have any Card only Debit

shreeux said:
Even Redmi Pad also price not changed

I dont have any Card only Debit

Ask friends and relatives for SBI CC.

omega44-xt said:
Ask friends and relatives for SBI CC.

How is this time being usage?

*shorturl.at/wyGRY

shreeux said:
How is this time being usage?

**shorturl.at/wyGRY

Performance will be shit, the usual characteristic of budget tablets. I won't recommend it. My friend bought some Samsung tab for 30k 3 years back, that is lagging because of its weak exynos SoC (I think it was same as the one put in 12k M series phones). That TCL one might be worse.

Android Tablets have not reached that level of consistency & longevity like Apple tablets.

There is nothing under 30K which can be recommended for prolonged use.

Even after over a decade of existence Android tablets are nowhere near iPads. The Al-Cheapos between 15-20K price range barely works are e-book readers for which you can directly buy a Kindle.

2 of close cousins had bought the much expensive Galaxy tabs which performs way worse than the iPads of other cousins.

lutenic said:
There is nothing under 30K which can be recommended for prolonged use.

Even after over a decade of existence Android tablets are nowhere near iPads. The Al-Cheapos between 15-20K price range barely works are e-book readers for which you can directly buy a Kindle.

2 of close cousins had bought the much expensive Galaxy tabs which performs way worse than the iPads of other cousins.

Which galaxy tabs are performing worst than iPads?

TheSloth said:
Which galaxy tabs are performing worst than iPads?

I have no idea what models they are. I know they were costly ones as the cousins were boasting about their purchases in our cousin WA groups.
I got chance to use them once in a while when I visited them on family functions. The overall performance is simply not smooth. Random slowness here and there. Browser works slow even on opening 4-5 tabs (constant tab refreshes).

The problem with Stock OS is they get slower and slower after few years of usage. Then users have to flash custom ROMS for smooth experience.

Now it could because of the ageing OS which came from factory or the ageing MediaTech or Qualcomm CPU.

lutenic said:
I have no idea what models they are. I know they were costly ones as the cousins were boasting about their purchases in our cousin WA groups.
I got chance to use them once in a while when I visited them on family functions. The overall performance is simply not smooth. Random slowness here and there. Browser works slow even on opening 4-5 tabs (constant tab refreshes).

A friend of mine has a 30k Samsung tab purchased like 3 years back. It does suffer from the lag & stutters you mention, but culprit is the SoC, it was a basic Exynos one found in sub-15k M series phones.

Mi Pad 6 has enough performance with S870.

Its good deal....any good alternative

omega44-xt said:
A friend of mine has a 30k Samsung tab purchased like 3 years back. It does suffer from the lag & stutters you mention, but culprit is the SoC, it was a basic Exynos one found in sub-15k M series phones.

Mi Pad 6 has enough performance with S870.

So Mi Pad 6 will not lag after few years?

what is Soc?

I see Ipad 9th Gen costs about the same as Xiaomi Pad 6. Is that a good deal?

shreeux said:
what is Soc?

System on chip or for this disccussion let's say CPU.

shreeux said:
So Mi Pad 6 will not lag after few years?

what is Soc?

S870, read specs. Compare it with G99 of other 20k tabs & see the huge gap in performance.

omega44-xt said:
S870, read specs. Compare it with G99 of other 20k tabs & see the huge gap in performance.

Yes, checked huge difference...Even RealMe PadX 5G has Snapdragon 695 only

Even Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 has Mediatek MT8781V/CA Helio G99 (6nm) :-(

In new model, all stick with G99

Did anyone got this price?

nac said:
Did anyone got this price?

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No

Bought a Lenovo Tab P11(2nd Gen) from AMAZON "Great Indian Festival Sale"....
Also Precison 2 Pen and Keyboard(pogo pin connector) with a Tablet case,from LENOVO India website.

Friends,views are welcomed.

A Big mistake occurred!!!
Tablet and Precision Pen 2 are okay.
But the Keyboard which I had ordered is of Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen)!!!!! :duh2:

Then how do I cancel that one item form the orders???
Not yet shipped.

kg11sgbg said:
A Big mistake occurred!!!
Tablet and Precision Pen 2 are okay.
But the Keyboard which I had ordered is of Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen)!!!!!
Then how do I cancel that one item form the orders???
Not yet shipped.

For amazon it is easy. Can be said for FK as well. Rest, look up yourself.

omega44-xt said:
For amazon it is easy. Can be said for FK as well. Rest, look up yourself.

Cancellation has been done.

But its way complicated in Lenovo site and according to their policies.
For cancellation of ordered products,you've to mail Lenovo WITHIN 24hrs of order to -"ordersupport1@lenovo.com",denoting in details the order number and reason for cancellation.
Because,once the item has been shipped,THERE IS NO WAY FOR CANCELLATION. ALSO ITEM IS NON-RETURNABLE AFTER SHIPMENT.
You also need to phone their particular CC number: 18005726465 for cancellation of any ordered item.

omega44-xt said:
For amazon it is easy. Can be said for FK as well. Rest, look up yourself.

Launched Today

How is Redmi Pad SE
8GB+128GB - 14999/-

www.mi.com/in/product/redmi-pad-se/?skupanel=1

shreeux said:
Launched Today

How is Redmi Pad SE
8GB+128GB - 14999/-

www.mi.com/in/product/redmi-pad-se/?skupanel=1

Its bad, slow SoC + storage. Your call. My recommendation still remains with Mi Pad 6 at 25k as I have used a fair share of laggy budget tablets.

omega44-xt said:
Its bad, slow SoC + storage. Your call. My recommendation still remains with Mi Pad 6 at 25k as I have used a fair share of laggy budget tablets.

What about this...Newly launched?

www.mi.com/in/product/redmi-pad-pro-5g/?skupanel=1&gid=4224100545

Redmi Pad Pro 5G
8 GB + 128 GB,,
₹24,999

shreeux said:
What about this...Newly launched?

www.mi.com/in/product/redmi-pad-pro-5g/?skupanel=1&gid=4224100545

Redmi Pad Pro 5G
8 GB + 128 GB,,
₹24,999

Mi Pad 6 was under 25k in last sale, except for 5G, Mi Pad 6 is superior, mainly because of the SoC. If 5G is needed, get that Redmi Pad Pro 5G, second best option overall.
Wait for upcoming sale

omega44-xt said:
Mi Pad 6 was under 25k in last sale

You mean COD or Credit Card Payment?

omega44-xt said:
If 5G is needed, get that Redmi Pad Pro 5G, second best option overall.
Wait for upcoming sale

If I choose...Redmi Pad Pro 6 GB + 128 GB - Wifi only ₹21,999

If go outside or out of station...Can i connect mobile network for browsing

yes. create a hotspot in your phone and connect via wifi from your tab.

shreeux said:
You mean COD or Credit Card Payment?

Always with CC offers. COD is a hassle for me if I am buying from amazon.

omega44-xt said:
Always with CC offers. COD is a hassle for me if I am buying from amazon.

I have no CC only DC :sad:

I will try...if comes at any disount in August 15...Independence day offers

omega44-xt said:
Always with CC offers. COD is a hassle for me if I am buying from amazon.

Redmi Pad Pro 5G...Mi India not offer Extended Warranty...Can i apply to a third party...any suggestions?

Today I bought it from a nearby Mi showroom.

Redmi Pad Pro 5G Quick Silver 8 GB 128 GB - 23,999/-
Redmi Pad Pro Cover Black - 1499/-
Extended Warranty - 1499/-

*www.i.imgur.com/KpoyNZU.jpeg

Thanks to all...

@TheSloth
@omega44-xt
@Zangetsu
@SaiyanGoku

Kindly suggest...which one is good MicroSD card (1.5TB expandable)?

As per specs...which is good for a budget?

Congratulations on your new purchase. Did you check the prices of 1TB microSD card? It was showing 9k-10k!
You can buy external nvme drive and adapter for the same price. Any particular reason you want to go with 1TB SD card?

TheSloth said:
Congratulations on your new purchase. Did you check the prices of 1TB microSD card? It was showing 9k-10k!
You can buy external nvme drive and adapter for the same price. Any particular reason you want to go with 1TB SD card?

Yeah...OMG!!! No Way

Any suggestions for below or near 1K? MicroSD card....Purpose for copying movies...To watch..also install gaming

also recommend any good movie player....

shreeux said:
Yeah...OMG!!! No Way

Any suggestions for below or near 1K? MicroSD card....Purpose for copying movies...To watch..also install gaming

also recommend any good movie player....

MX Player Pro

Zangetsu said:
MX Player Pro

As of now, using Kodi in TV and PC. No Ads

TheSloth said:
Congratulations on your new purchase. Did you check the prices of 1TB microSD card? It was showing 9k-10k!
You can buy external nvme drive and adapter for the same price. Any particular reason you want to go with 1TB SD card?

I chose this...SanDisk Extreme 128GB microSDXC

www.amazon.in/dp/B0B2DD66GS/

shreeux said:
I chose this...SanDisk Extreme 128GB microSDXC

www.amazon.in/dp/B0B2DD66GS/

yeah if you can afford Extreme then go for it. Ultra isn't that far behind in performance. You will get slightly better write speed and loading times in games with Extreme. Its a good choice.