Even though Apple did not release any iPads this year, the Android tablet market saw a lot of activity. As is tradition, Samsung’s Galaxy S series offerings were the most powerful tablets this year. OnePlus also stepped into the tablet market with its debut Pad along with the affordable alternative, Pad Go. Xiaomi’s Pad 6 continued to be a gritty device in the midrange category. So, let’s take a quick look at our favourite releases this year. Here are our top 5 picks for the best tablets of 2023.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Price: Rs 1,08,999 at Samsung.in
Key Specs
| Display | 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 11,200 mAh |
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Ultra is the most specced out tablet on the market right now. It features a massive 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Powering the tablet is this year’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. With an aspect ratio of 16:10, the tablet is ideally meant to be used in landscape orientation. There are two selfie cameras on this powerful device, a 12MP wide sensor and another 12MP ultrawide lens. The rear camera module comprises a 13MP wide lens and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Easily one of the best tablets launched in 2023.
OnePlus Pad
Price: Rs 36,499 at OnePlus.in
Key Specs
| Display | 11.61-inch IPS LCD |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 9,510 mAh |
OnePlus’ debut pad created waves in the Android tablet sphere this year. In true OnePlus fashion, the tablet offers great specs for its price tag. We reviewed the OnePlus Pad when it came out and were pleased by its build quality and the large display. Its design closely mimics the OnePlus 11 and the unique 7:5 aspect ratio is suitable for both portrait and landscape use. The single 13MP wide camera at the rear takes good quality shots while the 8MP selfie camera up front is ideal for video calls. Another great thing about buying the OnePlus Pad is that you don’t have to break the bank for its accessories. If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative, check out the OnePlus Pad Go.
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Xiaomi Pad 6
Price: Rs 28,999 at Mi.com
Key Specs
| Display | 11-inch IPS LCD |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 870 5G |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 8,840 mAh |
The Xiaomi Pad 6 offers incredible value for its price. The new metal back panel on this tablet feels very premium and elevates its in-hand feel. The rear camera panel follows the design language of the one on the Xiaomi 13 Pro. The 11-inch IPS LCD display has a refresh rate of 144Hz and supports HDR10. The tablet’s accessories aren’t expensive either. The keyboard folio case costs Rs 5,000 and the smart pen fetches Rs 6,000. With an 8,840mAh battery pack on board, the Xiaomi Pad 6 can last for 2 days on normal use. Check out our Xiaomi Pad 6 review to know more.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
Price: Rs 36,999 at Samsung.in
Key Specs
| Display | 10.9-inch IPS LCD |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh |
Samsung’s affordable alternative to its flagship S9 range of tablets, the S9 FE packs some interesting specs. It gets a 10.9-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1440 x 2304p resolution. The tablet’s 16:10 aspect ratio mimics that of the S9 Ultra. Powering the S9 ‘Fan Edition’ is Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1380 SoC. This chipset is also found on Samsung’s 2023 midrange smartphone offering, Galaxy A54. In terms of camera specs, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE gets a 12MP ultrawide selfie camera and an 8MP wide sensor for the rear camera. Unlike its primary rivals, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE gets a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Without a doubt, one of the best tablets of 2023.
Lenovo Tab P12
Price: Rs 29,000 at Lenovo.com
Key Specs
| Display | 12.7-inch IPS LCD |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery | 10,200 mAh |
The Lenovo Tab P12 has a 12.7-inch IPS LCD display with an 1840 x 2944p resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. The octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7050 is a decent chipset for a tablet in this price bracket. The 8MP main camera can record 4K videos at 30fps. The tablet also gets a 13MP ultrawide selfie camera up front. The quad speakers on the P12 tab have been tuned by JBL. It also gets a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 10,200mAh battery, and 30W charging support.
Conclusion
These are our top 5 picks for the best tablets launched in 2023. Let us know what you think of our picks. If you think we missed out on a tablet, give it a shout-out in the comments! Make sure you check out the winners of Gadget Bridge Awards 2023 as well!
What about HONOR pad x9??