Best Tablets
2026 Edition · Every Budget

The best tablet for most people who want an iPad that lasts. The M4 chip is desktop-class, so it won't feel slow for years, and Wi-Fi 7 via Apple's N1 chip is the fastest wireless here. With the iPad Pro now in stock only as an expensive cellular model, the Air is the iPad we would buy. 128GB is enough for most; step up if you shoot a lot of video.

• Desktop-class M4 performance at a more accessible price
• True Tone and P3 wide color on the Liquid Retina display
• 12MP front and back cameras with Touch ID, all-day battery

The iPad 11″ with A16 chip brings the latest Apple silicon to the most accessible iPad. Its Liquid Retina display delivers vivid, true-to-life colors, while the A16 chip handles everything from gaming to video editing with ease. With 12MP cameras on both sides, it's perfect for video calls, creative content, and everyday productivity at a compelling mid-range price.

• Latest A16 silicon handles gaming and video editing with ease
• True Tone Liquid Retina display with all-day battery
• 12MP front and back cameras with Touch ID, Apple Pencil support

The OnePlus Pad 2 delivers flagship-level performance with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a 12.1-inch 3K display. The 144Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and responsive touch interactions, while the 7:5 aspect ratio is optimized for productivity and reading. With 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, it handles multitasking effortlessly.

• 7:5 aspect ratio optimised for productivity and reading
• Shares a OnePlus phone's mobile data; there is no SIM slot
• 9510mAh battery with 67W SuperVOOC fast charging

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 upgrades the original with a larger 12.1″ 2.8K display featuring Dolby Vision and a buttery 120Hz refresh rate. Built-in 5G keeps you connected on the go, while the massive 10,050mAh battery and quad Dolby Atmos speakers deliver an outstanding multimedia experience. With 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, it's the tablet to buy if you want your own mobile connection.

• Dolby Vision on the 2.8K display for vivid HDR content
• Quad Dolby Atmos speakers for immersive audio
• Built-in 5G with AI features for browsing and streaming anywhere

The cheapest way to get Samsung's S Pen in the box. The Tab S10 Lite pairs a 10.9-inch screen with the stylus for notes and sketching, Wi-Fi 6E for fast downloads, and microSD expansion up to 2TB. It replaces the Tab S10 FE we used to recommend, which now costs ₹13,000 more; you lose some RAM and the FE's sharper panel.

• S Pen included in the box for notes and sketching
• Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
• Storage expands up to 2TB with a microSD card

The best value tablet here by a distance. For under ₹24,000 you get 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, an 11-inch 2.5K screen at 90Hz and a 4G SIM slot, plus quad speakers with Dolby Atmos. It is the tablet we would hand a student. Games and heavy multitasking are where the pricier picks pull ahead.

• TÜV low-blue-light and flicker-free certified screen
• Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos
• Dual 4G SIM support for internet anywhere