Best Android Tablet 2025: Samsung, Google, OnePlus & More

Xiaomi’s affordable Android tablet has been excellent for a long time and the Pad 7 is another smash hit. 

In so many ways, it looks, feel and performs like a flagship tablet yet with a distinctly mid-range price, which you might find even lower if you buy from the official store where you are likely to get freebies and discounts on accessories. 

Those accessories are part of what make the Pad 7 an attractive and versatile tablet. The Focus Pen and two different keyboard cases mean it can handle anything from emails to writing a novel and creative tasks, too. 

Even if you shun those and just use it as a tablet on its own, Xiaomi has got just about everything right here. Performance is speedy and the display is one of the best LCD panels you’ll find at this price, balancing real-estate without the device being too big while including a 144Hz refresh rate. 

There are downsides but only minor such as the lack of a fingerprint scanner and mediocre AI (Google Gemini aside). You can also find longer software support elsewhere but these things don’t stop the Pad 7 being the best value Android tablet you can buy. 

If you’re on a strict budget, you can’t go wrong with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9. It starts at just £169 in the UK (currently unavailable in the US), yet offers everything most people are looking for in a cheap tablet.

That includes the fundamentals of a great tablet: solid performance, a decent 8.7-inch display and impressive battery life. You also get Samsung’s slick One UI software, all within a compact yet premium design.

However, it’s not all great news. Charging is annoyingly slow and the cameras are very basic, while scrolling pages and menus can leave a blurry ‘ghosting’ effect.

But none of those should be dealbreakers, especially at this price. The Tab A9 is simply superb value for money – if you need a device for the basics, you won’t regret buying one.

If you’re looking for something bigger (and slightly more expensive), consider the 11-inch Galaxy Tab A9+.

Samsung’s biggest tablet isn’t suitable for everyone, starting with the price. But if you want a huge canvas to work with and prefer Samsung tablets to iPads, it’s the best option in the Android world.

That large 14.6-inch display is a gorgeous 120Hz OLED panel, which works in tandem with excellent speakers to deliver a top-tier video-watching experience. It doesn’t compromise on performance despite ditching Qualcomm for MediaTek in the engine room. It can handle all tasks – including gaming – with ease.

The included S Pen stylus is a great option for digital art or handwritten notes as well as plenty of other useful tasks, while the optional keyboard accessory makes it a realistic laptop alternative.

The lack of dedicated Android tablet apps still holds the tablet back, though, despite Samsung’s One UI delivering a strong overall software experience. Battery life is solid, but there’s no charger included, and a full charge will take well over an hour.

Ultimately, the Tab S10 Ultra is very similar to last year’s Tab S9 Ultra, with hit-and-miss AI features the most significant difference. But if you want the very best big Android tablet on the market, this is it.

The original OnePlus Pad was an excellent tablet, but its successor is even better.

Moving to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers a nice performance boost, and means it’s almost as good as the best Android phones around. Alongside a high-quality 144Hz display and premium design that closely resembles flagship tablets and OnePlus is on to a winner.

Other highlights include strong battery life and impressive audio from no fewer than six speakers. The software feels generally optimised for the big screen, and OnePlus is offering support for four years.

Inevitable compromises come in the form of disappointing cameras, but that’s hardly a priority for most tablet users.

Overall, the OnePlus Pad 2 represents great value for money, and offers everything most people are looking for in an Android tablet.

Google’s latest Android tablet is a bit of an odd one in various ways, so it might either be perfect for you or not really make much sense. 

The tablet itself is very good, albeit not outstanding in any particular way, though you can now buy it on its own. The device can be bought with the Charging Speaker Dock for £100/$100 extra, which turns it into a smart display that’s similar to the Nest Hub Max. 

However, it runs full Android and magnets mean you can take it on and off the stand easily, plus it’s the first ever tablet with Chromecast built in. The smart home software isn’t as good as the Nest Hubs and additional docking stations are expensive but it’s an attractive hybrid option if that’s what you’re looking for.

If you can’t afford a big-screen premium tablet like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra then Honor is on hand with the answer.

The Magic Pad 2 is a fantastic value option at under £500 yet has a stunning 12.3-inch OLED screen with a high 144Hz refresh rate. It’s great for just about anything, whether you’re streaming media, playing games or editing photos.

Performance is smooth, battery life is solid and charging is fast. Honor even includes accessories to get you set up for versatile usage on the go.

It’s also one of the only Android tablets we’ve tested with a decent AI implementation.

While the bundled keyboard case doesn’t have a trackpad and the Magic Pad 2 carries no waterproof of dust protection, it’s a very attractive value proposition.

The Pad 6S Pro 12.4 is a more premium tablet than we’ve come to expect from Xiaomi, but it doesn’t disappoint.

Highlights include strong performance from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, an excellent 144Hz display (12.4 inches, in case the name didn’t give it away) and solid battery life. You also get a slick, premium design and punchy audio via six speakers.

Xiaomi’s own stylus is also fun to use, though it’s sold separately and the tablet doesn’t work with third-party options. And only two years of OS updates and three years of security updates is a little disappointing.

However, it feels like a high-end tablet yet doesn’t have the price tag to match, making the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 a real contender.

For less than £300, the Honor Pad 9 is superb value for money. If you can live with its compromises – namely a disappointing combination of sub-par battery life and charging – it could be the Android tablet for you.

Because there’s a lot to like here. Despite only having a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, performance is a key strength, particularly coming to the fore while gaming. That’s where you’ll also make use of the excellent 12.1-inch display, which combines a high resolution with 120Hz refresh rate.

Elsewhere, quad speakers deliver punchy audio, while the cameras are fine for video calls or the occasional photo. Honor’s take on Android leaves something to be desired though, especially with no specific commitment to software updates.

The Honor Pad 9 has a few key weaknesses, but lots of major strengths too.

If your top priority is watching movies and TV shows, look no further than the Lenovo Tab Plus. It has an audiovisual experience that’s up there with the very best, despite starting at under £300.

That starts with the 11.5-inch, 90Hz LCD display, which offers excellent clarity and accurate colours. An incredible eight JBL-tuned speakers offer immersive sound, while a built-in kickstand allows you to easily watch hands-free.

Elsewhere, the excellent battery life means you’ll be able to watch for many hours without needing to reach for the charger.

However, while performance is fine for loading up videos, it becomes more of an issue for productivity tasks and gaming. Lenovo is also only supporting the device with two years of OS updates, despite four years of security patches.

Overall, the Lenovo Tab Plus is a very good tablet, but only worth buying if you plan on watching lots of movies or TV shows.

Though the FE range of Samsung devices continues to sit somewhat awkwardly in the market in various ways, it does satisfy a particular set of needs.

Namely, if you want a decent spec Samsung tablet without splashing out on the flagship models. While there are better specs available with other brands (often a lower prices), some of the benefits available here might make it worth it.

There’s much longer software support for starters and the excellent S Pen comes included, too. Those looking for a tablet with 5G connectivity won’t find it on many rivals, even if it does have a hefty upgrade price.

Performance and battery life are better than its predecessor, but if you do see the very similar Galaxy Tab S9 FE at a good price, it could be a better value purchase.