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You must consider several factors when you are looking to purchase a tablet. However, given the number of brands and offerings, choosing a good tablet can seem quite challenging.

So, it is important to consider all factors before coming to a decision. Considering your requirements and filtering them into ‘nice-to-have’ and ‘must-have’ could also help.

To an outsider, the specifications of a tablet might sound almost like buzzwords and seem pretty similar to each other. But the key differences lie in the details. We will delve closely into the details and provide you with all the information you need before pulling the trigger on your purchase.

Can’t wait to know our picks? Scroll down and take a look.

1. Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (Wi-Fi)

The Samsung Galaxy Tax A8 is a great mid-range tablet, offering a fantastic display and software experience with One UI. The elegant design and quad-speaker system with support for Dolby Atmos is the cherry on the cake.

2. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (Wi-Fi + 4G)

The Galaxy Tab A7, like the name suggests, was the predecessor to the Tab A7. Launched in 2020, the tablet offers both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE support. It features the Snapdragon 662 processor to power the system.

The TCL Tab 10 features support for both Wi-Fi and LTE, along with a Mediatek Helios P22 processor. It offers great value for money. However, the battery life could use some improvement.

The TCL Tab 10S is an upgrade to the Tab 10. It features decent front and back cameras, along with an IPS LCD display panel. The massive 8000 mAh battery in this tablet makes for a power-packed experience. Its processor might not be the best at this price point, but it is still a good option.

5. Lenovo Tab M10 Fhd Plus (2nd Gen) (Wi-Fi + LTE)

The stock android experience makes this tablet stand out. The thin bezels make the design look quite attractive. In addition, it does not feature annoying bloatware or ads. However, the battery backup is mediocre at best. Overall, if you want to purchase a tablet with the best all-round performance, the Tab M10 2nd gen might be a great option.

6. Lenovo Tab Yoga Smart Tablet

This tablet from Lenovo offers a unique experience to users by offering a kickstand. It features the underpowered Snapdragon 439, which explains its mediocre performance. The camera performance is not that good, but the audio experience is powered by JBL and is pretty decent. If you are looking for a tablet with a kickstand, this might be the one you want to go for.

The Realme Pad is the wild-card entry in this list, having only entered the tablets scene recently. The fresh approach does mean that it has a fantastic design, along with an excellent display panel. The amazing camera quality and bloatware-free UX makes it an interesting option for buyers.

8. Nokia T20 Tab (Wi-Fi & LTE)

The Nokia T20 Tab features good-old stock android, along with promised security and software updates years into the future. The tablet lacks support for fast-charging, which can be a letdown for many users. It is a value tablet, so the performance is mediocre at best.

9. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (Wi-Fi + 4G)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 features a stunning TFT LCD panel, along with an elegant design, much like its successor. With 8 MP and 2 MP back and front shooters, it performs reasonably well. The processing power is at par with other tablets in the price bracket (under ₹ 20,000). It is a great option if you are looking for something with support for flip cases.

Acer is now also dabbling into tablets, and the results are great. With a FHD multi-touch display and a quad-core processor, the Acer One 10 gets the basics right. However, the battery life could use some improvement. Other than that, it is a pretty good tablet.

Refer to the following table to learn about the top three features of the best Tablets under ₹ 20,000:

The tablet under ₹ 20,000 that offers the best value for money has to be the Samsung Galaxy A7 lite. The tablet can be used for extensive periods without heating up. Both the front and rear cameras offer decent performance. Also, Samsung's One UI makes the experience much better, as it is bloatware-free.

Considering the overall features, the Samsung Galaxy A8 wins by a huge margin. It offers an expansive and diverse feature set that can help you achieve a variety of tasks, be it better media consumption or a more productive workflow.

The elegant design of the Tab A8 is enhanced by the symmetric bezels, which is a great design choice.

How to find the perfect tablet?

Finding the perfect tablet for your use can be even more difficult when you are on a tight budget. Here are some of the important considerations you must take into account before purchasing a tablet:

1. Can I use a tablet to make calls?

Tablets can be used to make calls, just like smartphones. If you like to make calls using your tablet, you must purchase a tablet with 4G LTE support. It is also important to consider factors such as signal and microphone quality if making calls is one of your priorities while purchasing a tablet.

2. Are all the apps I use available on tablets?

For the most part, most android apps are available and work well on tablets. But certain apps have not been optimised for tablets. Unless you are using some niche tracker app made by an indie developer, it would be a safe assumption that all your apps would work on a tablet.

3. Are tablets better than an iPad?

It would have to depend on the utility. An iPad is an excellent device for most people who can afford it. If you can afford to splurge, then you should take the plunge. Even the baseline iPad is better than most Android tablets.

4. Can I use a tablet for gaming?

Yes, tablets can be used for gaming. Most games are well-optimised for gameplay on tablets. However, you must take the performance of your tablet into account. Budget tablets cheap out on processors and RAM, which can lead to you taking a major performance hit in terms of gameplay.

5. How much RAM should a tablet have?

Ideally, you should not buy any tablet with less than 4GB of RAM unless it is an iPad. Apple's vertical integration allows them to optimise for efficiency. But most Android tablets are memory hogs, and you must get all the memory you can get for optimal performance.

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