In this article, we are going to have a look at the top 5 best budget Android tablets that one get in 2022. Navigating the Android tablet market is quite challenging for some people, as they are often caught between options. This article can serve as a guide for those looking out to get an Android tablet for school, work, or play. All tablets on this top 5 list have features that make them stand out from the competition, but one similar thing they share is their pricing.
Blackview Tab 15
Although having a reputation for their rugged smartphones, Blackview also makes good quality tablets. The Blackview Tab 15 is their most recent entry and is currently available for purchase via the company’s official AliExpress store. This is one of the most productive tablets from the Blackview brand, thanks to its dedicated PC Mode for multitasking and working on the go.
Its specifications include a 10.51-inch FHD+ display and an Unisoc T610 processor with up to 8GB of RAM. The battery capacity on this tablet is, 8280mAh, and it supports 18W fast charging. For conference meetings, this tablet relies on its 8MP front-facing camera, and it also has a single 13MP rear-facing camera. The tablet runs Android 12 on Blackview’s Doke OS 3.0 which brings a PC Mode for multitasking. Pricing for this tablet starts at $200 and increases if one wants to get it along with its Bluetooth keyboard.
CHUWI HiPad Pro
CHUWI is one brand that most people might not be familiar with, but they offer great products like tablets, laptops and, Mini PCs. The HiPad Pro LTE is one of their finest tablets that became official in the first quarter of this year. It comes with a solid build, an attractive screen display and productivity accessories such as a magnetic Keyboard and a stylus pen.
The specifications of this tablet include a 10.8-inch 2.5K IPS FHD screen with a dot-in selfie cutout and very slim bezels, the slimmest of any tablet on this list. Its processor is the MediaTek Helio G95 SoC and this pairs up with 8GB RAM and up to 128GB of fast storage. Battery capacity is, 7000mAh, and it runs Android 11 out of the box without any added applications or bloatware. For its camera abilities, the CHUWI HiPad Pro LTE comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. The starting price for this tablet is $239 and buyers can as well add the magnetic keyboard and stylus, bringing the price up to $269.
Nokia T21
The Nokia T21 became official during the IFA event held a few months ago. This tablet succeeds the Nokia T20, bringing some improvements and additional features that its predecessor lacks. Of all tablets on this 5 best budget Android tablets list, the Nokia T21 offers the highest number of OS upgrades, making it more cost-efficient since users only need to upgrade it to the latest software instead of getting a new tablet.
Its specifications include a 10.4-inch IPS LCD screen display and an Unisoc T612 processor. For its memory and storage capacity, the new tablet comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM. Turning attention to its camera abilities, this tablet comes with an 8MP front and rear-facing camera. The battery capacity on the Nokia T21 is, 8200mAh, and it supports 18W fast charging. Its starting price is $244, there are no accessories with this tablet except its case which will ship with its retail box.
Realme Pad
With the Realme Pad, we are looking at a super slim tablet, measuring just 6.9mm in thickness. In addition to that, the tablet comes with a 10.4-inch screen size and uses the WUXGA+ display for a more immersive viewing experience. The processor on this tablet is the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, which is fully optimized for gaming.
Memory and storage capacity on the Realme Pad is quite basic, with the tablet offering 3GB worth of RAM and 32GB of ROM. For its battery capacity, this tablet comes with a 7100mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. On the front is an 8MP selfie camera and on the rear is also an 8MP camera. All of this is available at a retail price of $200.
Nokia T10
This tablet is the smallest on the list and is best for those who don’t want to use a large 10-inch device. Its screen size measures only 8-inches and makes use of an HD display to produce quality images. It runs Android 12 out of the box without any bloatware or annoying ads and also offers 2 years of OS upgrades like the Nokia T21.
Other specifications of this tablet include an Unisoc T606 processor with up to 3GB worth of RAM. Also, there is a 5250mAh battery on this tablet that supports 10W fast charging. For its camera abilities, the Nokia T10 comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 2mP front-facing camera. The retail price for this tablet is $163 making it the most affordable tablet on this list.
All tablets on this list became official this year except the Realme Pad which launched in the fourth quarter of 2021. Our top 5 best budget Android tablets maintain prices that don’t exceed the $300 mark, for more than this price one can get sometimes more powerful. Crossing the $300 price mark means aiming for more expensive tablets from the likes of Huawei (running Harmony OS), Vivo, Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, and OPPO.
