The computer was never killed by tablets, but they did take over some of its duties, especially in entertainment, casual web browsing, and learning. We have selected the more interesting tablet offers, but also several phone offers.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE has been replaced by the S9 FE, but it’s still a capable slate. It has a 12.4″ LCD with stylus support (an S Pen is included in the retail package) and DeX support for more PC-like multitasking. The USB-C port also lets you connect external monitors and other accessories plug-in, so you can turn it into a proper desktop computer.
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is not quite as capable but is ₹10,000 cheaper. It has a smaller 10.4″ LCD and a slower chipset, but it still comes with an S Pen and supports DeX.
The Motorola Moto Tab G70 has a Helio G90T chipset and offers 4G connectivity, in case you want a data connection independent of your home Wi-Fi (or tethering). It has an 11″ IPS LCD and quad speakers. Despite being cheaper than the Samsungs, this one still has a premium aluminum frame (with a water-repellent design).
The Xiaomi Pad 5 offers a more premium experience with an 11” 120Hz IPS LCD with 10-bit colors, HDR10, and Dolby Vision, combined with a 4 speaker setup. There’s also the oldie-but-golden Snapdragon 860 inside, so this one will do well for both streaming and gaming.
As a cheaper option, there is the Redmi Pad. It has a 10.61″ screen – also a 10-bit IPS LCD, but with 90Hz refresh rate (and no HDR). It’s powered by the Helio G99, so it has a weaker GPU, but it keeps the 4-speaker setup (with Dolby Atmos to boot). Both the Xiaomi and the Redmi Pads have aluminum frames.
Alternatively, for about the same price, you can get the larger Honor Pad 8. It has a 12” IPS LCD (10-bit) and a Snapdragon 680 chipset. It trumps the Redmi with 8 speakers. The chassis is made of aluminum.
There is even a tablet under ₹10,000, the Lava Magnum XL. Despite the name, this one is the smallest of the bunch with a 10 inch screen. However, it offers Wi-Fi + 4G connectivity, which some of the more expensive skates do not. We recommend paying the ₹1,000 premium to get the extra RAM, 2GB is too little (and the price is still under ₹10,000).
Switching to mobile phones, the vivo Y200 was released around a month ago. It has a 6.67″ 120Hz AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset. The body is rated IP54 for dust and splash resistance and houses a 4,800mAh battery with 44W fast charging (1-50 % in 28 minutes). The camera setup is pretty basic, although the 64MP rear module does have OIS.
The vivo Y27, which is a few months older, is equipped with a 6.64” IPS LCD (60Hz) and a Helio G85. It has a very similar 5,000mAh battery with 44W only wired charging and the camera is again pretty basic (not even OIS on the 50MP rear module). Note that this is a 4G phone.
If you don’t want 5G connectivity, you can go even cheaper with something like the vivo Y17s. This one is also powered by the Helio G85, but the 6.56” IPS LCD has been downgraded to HD+ resolution. The cameras are the same, but the 5,000mAh battery has been taken down a notch and only supports 15W charging.
You could get 5G in this price range if you wanted it. The Lava Blaze Pro 5G is powered by the Dimensity 6020 chipset and has a large 6.78″ display with 120Hz refresh rate (note that this is an FHD+ panel). Another advantage over the Y17s is that this one has an 8/128GB memory for less than vivo’s 6/128GB option. The 5,000mAh battery supports 33W fast charging.
If you don’t want 5G or spend R10,000 or more, the basic Lava Blaze 2 combines a 6.5” HD+ display, a 90Hz IPS LCD, with the Unisoc Tiger T616 chipset. It has a basic camera and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.
Source: GSMArena