In 2021, tablets have become a bit old-fashioned as smartphones have become bigger than ever, however, they have become more powerful as well. This is the reason why people are these days taking them quite seriously and using them as secondary devices for work.
Take for example the new iPad with powerful chips inside them, these are really able to handle all your work that relies on Office apps or browsing, however, you cannot run .exe applications so you have a slight limitation. Still, in 2021 as education continues to be more digital tablets are being by more people every day.
We do get a lot of requests to help people buy the right tablet for the price and since there are a lot of them currently in the Indian market this gets a bit difficult. Also, as the major sales are coming next month, you might be looking to get a new tablet and here’s a Top 10 tablets list in India under ₹50,000:
10. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Price: ₹11,999
- 22.05 cm (8.7inch) Immersive Display (1340 X 800 pixels resolution) with elegant slim bezel, 80% screen-to-body ratio for best viewing experience
- Dolby Atmos Speakers
- Long lasting 5,100 mAH battery with fast adaptive charging
- 3 GB RAM, 32 GB Internal Memory (expandable to 1 TB)
- 8 MP Rear Camera, 2 MP Front facing Camera, Powerful MT8768T processor for best-in class multi-media experience
Starting off with the budget ones, the recently launched Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is for those who need a simple tablet for education or media consumption and are not willing to spend much. Samsung has prioritized what’s mostly required and made a very capable yet simple tablet with their own OneUI OS and that really makes this the best for the price.
Buy from here: https://amzn.to/3kFFQMs
9. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7
Price: ₹17,999
- 10.4 inch Immersive Display (2000 X 1200 pixels resolution) with symetric bezel
- Quad Stereo Sound – more lively movies and music
- Long lasting 7,040 mAH battery with fast adaptive charging
- 3GB RAM, 32 GB Internal Memory (expandable to 1 TB)
- This tablet supports seamless apps and gaming experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor (4X2.0 GHz+4X1.8 GHz)
- 8 MP Primary Camera, 5 MP Front Facing Camera
- Wi-Fi – 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz
If you want a better display retaining what you saw on the A7 Lite then the regular Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 makes real sense as it boasts a bigger and high-quality display. It has the cameras you need, a capable processor, necessary Wi-Fi options and good audio, a very good option for students and people looking for a tablet just based on media consumption.
Buy from here: https://amzn.to/3zGGMUT
8. Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus
Price: ₹20,999
- 8MP AF rear camera | 5MP front camera
- 26.162 centimeters (10.3-inch) with 1920 X 1200 pixels resolution. Connectivity:WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz & 5GHz Dual-band
- Android v9 Pie operating system with 4 x A53 @ 2.3GHz, 4 x A53 @ 1.8GHz MediaTek Helio P22T Tab processor, 650MHz PowerVR GE8320 Gaming GPU
- 4GB RAM, 128GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB, Single Nano SIM
- 5000mAH lithium-ion battery
- Ultrafast 2.3 GHz MediaTek Helio P22T Octa-Core Processor, with 650 MHz PowerVR GE8320 Gaming GPU
- Dual side speakers, reinforced with Dolby Atmos for 3D surround sound effect
If you like to use your tablet with LTE and want to travel with it without any network issues, then the Lenovo M10 FHD Plus tablet is one of the highly-rated Android tablets out there. Costing at Rs.20k, Lenovo has done the basics right and is a perfect buddy for kids, parents who need one as a secondary device.
Buy from here: https://amzn.to/3lQSYO4
7. Lenovo Tab P11
Price: ₹25,999
- 11 inch TDDI IPS display with 2000*1200 resolution and 400 nits brightness and eye care mode with TUV certification
- Slim Aluminum alloy Casing | Unique dual tone finish| 7.5 mm thin | 490 gm light | 85% screen-to-display ratio
- Android 10 operating system | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa-core processor with up to 2 GHz CPU clock speed | 4 GB RAM | 128 GB memory expandable upto 256GB | 7500 mAh battery | 12 hours video playback time
- Smart Quad stereo speakers | Dolby Atmos | Zero touch face unlocking
- 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera
If you need a more premium looking tablet with a high RAM/storage option, then the newer Lenovo Tab P11 is a nice option. You have a bigger 11-inch FHD+ display and aluminium alloy casing, weighing only less than 500gm, this tablet can withstand your daily usage.
Maybe attach a keyboard to it, you can even use it as a mate to type mails, watching movies, listening music using its stereo speakers. It goes pretty bright and can be comfortably used outdoors, so for the pricing, it delivers one of the best tablet experiences.
Buy from here: https://amzn.to/3lUTydO
6. Apple iPad Mini (2019)
Price: ₹34,800
- 20.1 cm (7.9-inch) Retina display with True Tone and wide color
- A12 Bionic chip
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor
- 8MP back camera, 7MP FaceTime HD front camera
- Stereo speakers
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Up to 10 hours of battery life
- Lightning connector for charging and accessories
- Support for Apple Pencil (1st generation)
- iPadOS brings new capabilities designed specifically for iPad
When you enter that Rs.30k price segment you are officially in the performance tablet range, and in that range, Apple is still the dominant player. The iPad maker still holds its own value by giving customers the best experience with its OS, performance and as a whole package, you know you are making a worthwhile investment.
Well, the 2019 iPad Mini has got even cheaper and if you love a small iPad then still it packs a lot of horsepower, gives long battery life and thanks to iPadOS, your iPad can almost replace your main laptop.
Buy from here: https://amzn.to/3kF3UyK
5. Apple iPad (9th Gen)
Price: ₹30,900
- Gorgeous 25.91 cm (10.2-inch) Retina display with True Tone
- A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
- 8MP Wide back camera, 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Centre Stage
- Up to 256GB storage
- Stereo speakers
- Touch ID for secure authentication
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Up to 10 hours of battery life
- Lightning connector for charging and accessories
- Works with Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Smart Keyboard
The newly launched Apple iPad (9th Gen) is a handsome upgrade over the last-gen, however, still has those odd bezels but now you have 3GB RAM and 64GB storage. Also, you have a more powerful A13 Bionic chip and the display quality is slightly upgraded as well.
Then a handsome upgrade comes in the form of a 12MP Ultra wide front camera with a new Centre Stage feature. Coming at around Rs.30k, this is a strong contender to be your second work device pretty easily and you have a number of accessories available to make them even more usable.
Buy from here: https://amzn.to/3CFpEAI
4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Price: ₹41,999
- 31.5 cm (12.4 inch) Large Vibrant Display (2560 X 1600 WQXGA) , cinematic viewing experience in 16:10 screen-ratio
- S-Pen crafted for writing and drawing, Real-Pen like experience, no charging needed
- 10,090 mAH battery (Upto 13 hrs of Video Playback) with 45W super-fast charging
- 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Internal Memory (expandable to 1 TB)
- High-Performing Snapdragon 778G chipset for best in class multi-media experience, 8 MP Rear Camera, 5 MP front facing Camera, Dolby Atmos Speakers
If your priority is display and you need the best option out there, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is a good option out there, costing you around Rs.40k and is powered by Snapdragon 778G processor. You get a lot of offers from Samsung to make the deal sweeter and if you are a Samsung fan, you will love this tablet.
Buy from here: https://amzn.to/2ZwNTmD
3. Lenovo Tab P11 Pro
Price: ₹44,990
- 11.5 inch OLED display with 2560*1600 resolution and 500 nits brightness with TUV certified eye protection and Dolby Vision | Netflix HD certified
- Aluminum alloy unibody | 5.8 mm thin | 485 gm light | 4-side narrow bezel | 87% screen-to-display ratio
- Android 10 operating system upgradable to Android 11| Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor | 6GB RAM | 128GB memory expandable to 1 TB | 8600 mAh battery | 15 hours video playback time
- Quad JBL user-facing speakers | Dolby Atmos | Smart face unlocking | Fingerprint Scanner | Video calls with background blur
- 13+5 MP dual rear camera and 8+8 MP front camera
Ohh, need more? Are you an OLED display lover? The premium Lenovo Tab P11 Pro tablet comes with a gorgeous 11.5 inch OLED display that goes up to 500 nits brightness and can be used when you take it outdoors.
The tablet comes with a premium & sleek build along with 6GB RAM and 128GB memory. Also, you have dual rear and front cameras if you love to click a lot of photos and you can even expand the storage up to 1TB, as well as a huge 8600 mAh battery.
Buy from here: https://amzn.to/3o6cMj3
2. Apple iPad Mini (2021)
Price: ₹46,900
- 21.08 cm (8.3-inch) Liquid Retina display with True Tone and wide colour
- A15 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
- Touch ID for secure authentication
- 12MP Wide back camera, 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Centre Stage
- Available in purple, starlight, pink and space grey
- Landscape stereo speakers
- Stay connected with ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6
- Up to 10 hours of battery life
- USB-C connector for charging and accessories
- Works with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
We know the new regular iPad (9th Gen) is one of the best for its price and packs a larger screen but the iPad Mini is not for everyone. It still packs an 8.3-inch display in a smaller chassis that can be carried easily in your pockets or even in ladies handbags or even your travel pouch.
The Apple iPad Mini is more of an easy to carry yet powerful option with a bigger display than an iPhone. The bezels are narrower, and the rounded corners hold a bigger 8.3″ inch display which gets up to 500 nits of brightness and an anti-reflective coating on top.
Buy from here: https://amzn.to/3o7wniU
1. Apple iPad Air (2020)
Price: ₹49,900
- Stunning 27.69 cm (10.9-inch) Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide colour
- A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
- Touch ID for secure authentication
- 12MP back camera, 7MP FaceTime HD front camera
- Available in Silver, Space Grey, Rose Gold, Green and Sky Blue
- Wide stereo audio
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Up to 10 hours of battery life
- USB-C connector for charging and accessories
- Support for Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio and Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Apple’s iPad Air (2020) was one of the most versatile, powerful and effective iPads made by the Cupertino giant. With a modern look like the iPad Pros, the new iPad Air really raised the bar last year, housing the latest A14 Bionic chip and a great display.
In 2021, it is still the best tablet you can buy for under Rs.50k with 5G support, the latest WiFi 6, Type-C connectivity and a powerful A14 Bionic chip inside.
Buy from here: https://amzn.to/3m3PnMS
