Best Android Tablet 2025: Our top choices, rated and reviewed

With a mammoth 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x screen, 16:10 aspect ratio and anti-reflective display technology, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is perfect for those who intend on using their tablet for streaming.

Much like its predecessor, the Tab S10 Ultra comes equipped with an S Pen which boasts a low 2.8ms latency that makes writing and drawing on the screen feel refreshingly natural to use. 

Altogether the Tab S10 Ultra sports four solid cameras which include a 13MP main and 8MP ultrawide at the rear, and a 12MP main and 12MP ultrawide front-facing lens for video calls and the odd selfie. 

Powering the Tab S10 Ultra is the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor which, although it ranked lower than the similarly priced iPad Pro M4 in our Geekbench scores, in reality, we found it to still be impressively fast and perfectly capable of running even high-end games.

The MediaTek Dimesnity 9300+ processor enables the running of the entire Galaxy AI toolkit that can be found in the premium Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. 

Galaxy AI includes photo editing tools, live translation and the incredibly useful Circle to Search feature which allows you to search for anything on screen simply by drawing a circle around it (made even easier with the S Pen.)

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra also has DeX support which turns the tablet into a makeshift Android desktop computer, however you will need to purchase Samsung’s keyboard case separately to enable this. 

Samsung also promises the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra will see seven years of OS upgrades and security updates that will take it up to Android 21. 

If you’re an avid binge-watcher or movie fanatic then the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is an excellent way to immerse yourself in content. Having said that, if you already own the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra then it’s probably not worth upgrading just yet. 

Full review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Reviewer: Lewis Painter

If you’re looking to get the best value for your money, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is a fantastic choice. With prices starting at £449, this tablet is significantly cheaper than many high-end Android tablets and is packed with useful features, including an S-Pen. 

While slightly thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9, this more affordable model features an aluminium casing, offering premium style for less. The Tab S9 FE is also surprisingly durable with a Gorilla Glass 5 display that can survive drops of up to 1.2m and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. This is on par with the waterproofing of many high-end smartphones, including the Samsung S24 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro. 

The aforementioned 10.9-inch screen features a 670-nit LCD panel, putting it somewhere between most laptops and flagship phones in terms of brightness. However, the 90Hz refresh rate is a nice boost compared to the standard 60Hz found on the pricier iPad Air. It also comes with Samsung’s S-Pen stylus in the box – something no Apple tablet offers as the Apple Pencil is always sold separately. 

Android 13 supports plenty of apps that make use of the S-Pen, allowing you to sketch, take notes and doodle to your heart’s content. This includes the tablet-specific PenUp app that connects to the PenUp social network. 

The cameras are average for a tablet, which is to say they’re just okay. However, the selfie camera does offer both ultra-wide and standard views, making it possible to fit more into frame. The front camera is also on the longer edge of the tablet, making it ideal for joining calls in landscape mode. 

We found that the 8000 mAh battery offered around 11 hours of video streaming or eight hours of light gaming, with one hour of Netflix reducing the battery by 9%. Charging can be somewhat slow, taking just under two hours to reach 100%, but there’s is 45W fast charging on board to give you a quick boost when you need it.

Reviewer: Andrew Williams
Full Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

OnePlus’ foray into the world of tablets just keeps improving, culminating in the latest OnePlus Pad 2. It’s not just a solid upgrade over the original, instead offering an all-round premium experience without the associated price tag.

The overall build of the OnePlus Pad 2 feels solid and robust, complete with a nice sandblasted frame, despite measuring in at just 6.5mm thick and 582g. That’s despite the fact that it boasts a whopping 12.1-inch display with a pixel-packed 3K resolution and a super-smooth 144Hz refresh rate. The use of LCD instead of OLED means that blacks aren’t quite as deep as more premium tablets, but it’s still plenty bright and vivid, great for watching movies.

It’s the 7:5 aspect ratio that makes the OnePlus Pad 2 unique, with the boxier aspect ratio ideal for split-screen multitasking, especially when combined with OnePlus’ Open Canvas multitasking software. It’s a much better approach than your standard split screen affair, instead allowing up to three apps to display in full-screen, switching between them with a tap or a swipe.

Throw in a redesigned keyboard and trackpad case and the OnePlus Stylo 2, and the OnePlus Pad 2 is a great option for productivity that rivals what Apple offers with its iPad collection – as long as you fork out for the optional accessories, that is.

It’s not just good for productivity either; the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powering the experience is the best you’ll find on the Android market right now, and performance largely reflects this, both in benchmarks and real world performance. It can run games smoothly despite that high resolution, and doesn’t suffer from the same bottlenecking we see from other high-powered tablets with sustained use.

Battery life is solid with around 11 hours of use before it’ll need a top-up, and with 67W SuperVOOC charging, it can achieve a full charge in just 55 minutes, making it the fastest charging Android tablet on the market. The catch? Unlike most other OnePlus products, a charger doesn’t come in the box. OnePlus instead assumes that it’ll mainly be OnePlus fans who buy the tablet, and thus, will have a SuperVOOC charger handy.

Reviewer: Lewis Painter
Full review: OnePlus Pad 2

If you’re after a device that’s more sturdy for use by children then we’d recommend looking at the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids. Designed specifically for younger kids, it comes with a rugged but cute-looking “Bumper” case that envelopes the chassis in foam, and a plastic outer shell.

Having pitted the tablet against a toddler, we can personally attest to its robustness, with our review unit surviving more than a few tantrum throws and a game of tug-of-war between the child and the family dog.

As an added assurance, Amazon also offers a two-year “no questions asked” replacement policy, where the company will send out a new device free of charge if your progeny does somehow manage to break it.

The 10-inch screen offers similar picture quality to the Realme Pad, with blacks taking on a slightly grey tone. Nevertheless, in our tests images proved plenty sharp and vibrant enough to happily keep kids entertained watching video, reading books or playing games.

The only slight quibble parents should be aware of is that, although its operating system is based on Android, FireOS is generally limited to Amazon services. As such, you won’t have access to Android’s full range of apps and you’ll need an Amazon Prime subscription to make the most of the tablet.

This has been a reason we’ve traditionally awarded middling scores to Amazon’s other Fire tablets. However, given the Fire HD 10 Kids’ focus, our reviewer found these limitations to actually be a positive. Advanced parental controls make it quick and easy to filter the content your kids can access, restrict or block in-app purchases, and set limits on how much screen time they’re allowed each day.

The bundled one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ also grants access to enough content to keep kids entertained. Reviewing the device we found oodles of videos, games, books and audible books vetted to be safe for use by kids, all available for download and offline use.

Reviewer: David Ludlow
Full review: Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids

Honor Pad 9

The best cheap Android tablet

Pros

• Big 120Hz screen
• Supports all of Google apps and services
• Affordable but reasonably powerful
• Looks great

Cons

• No fingerprint sensor
• OLED would’ve been nice
• Cameras are bang average

If you’re looking for an Android tablet for everyday use, that’s also more affordable than even the cheapest iPad, then the Honor Pad 9 is a great option.

Although it boasts a large 12.1-inch IPS display, the Honor Pad 9 weighs just 555g which means you can comfortably use the tablet for extended periods without needing to set it down.

Its 2.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate means everything on-screen looks vibrant and feels smooth. We do wish the screen bezel was slightly smaller, as although it isn’t huge it’s still noticeable enough to take immersion away from streaming content. 

The Honor Pad 9 runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset which is a capable processor that makes scrolling between apps, watching videos and less-demanding gaming feel speedy.

There’s one 13MP camera on the back which can record 4K footage at 30fps and capture adequate images if necessary. However, we did find that the lens doesn’t handle light particularly well, so it’s best used as a last resort.

The 8MP front-facing camera performs well in good lighting conditions for video calls, however it does have a tendency to show things as darker than they really are. 

For a budget-friendly Android tablet that performs well in everyday use, is lightweight and boasts a vibrant screen, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better alternative than the Honor Pad 9.

Full review: Honor Pad 9

Reviewer: Lloyd Coombes

Google finally decided to throw its hat into the tablet ring with the Google Pixel Tablet. One of its biggest advantages is the high-quality screen; kitted out with a 10.9-inch LCD screen with a sharp 2560×1600 resolution. It has a locked 60Hz refresh rate – meaning that it cannot fluctuate depending on the task to conserve battery power – making it feel less premium than the 144Hz OnePlus Pad 2. The high resolution did help to alleviate a lot of these issues, with our review noting that it rendered photos, videos and text very clearly and crisply. 

The Pixel Tablet comes with a charging speaker dock bundled in for free, massively setting it apart from the paid accessories of brands like Samsung, OnePlus and Apple. The stand is very sturdy and connects to the tablet via magnets, with audio being redirected to the stand once it’s connected. Once docked, the Pixel Tablet goes into Hub Mode, a slimmed-down version of the UI found on the Nest Hub and Hub Max. This gave us quick access to smart home controls, Google Assistant and various screensavers. 

In a similar vein to the rest of Google’s recent products, the Pixel Tablet is powered by the Tensor G2 chipset. This is paired up with 128GB/256GB storage and 8GB RAM, with no option to expand the storage. The chip performed well during use and was more than serviceable for everyday tasks, with games like Stardew Valley and Call of Duty Mobile running without a hitch without the device heating up. 

No charger is included with the Pixel Tablet but it can be charged via the dock, with Google claiming that additional docks will be available – so one could be placed in the lounge, and another in the bedroom. An hour of Netflix decreased the battery by 14% and 30 minutes of light gaming took off 7%, on par with the effort from OnePlus. 

Overall, while the Google Pixel Tablet is not perfect, it is a solid first attempt from Google and is the ideal device for Android lovers who want to further integrate Google Assistant into their everyday lives.

Reviewer: Max Parker
Full review: Google Pixel Tablet

While the latest Android tablets are chocked full of features, they’re not really designed to withstand the elements for long periods of time, which can be tricky if you need a larger device to carry with you on a building site or in the great outdoors. Luckily, you’re not completely out of options as the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 is designed with those use cases in mind.

Just to look at the Tab Active 5, you can tell that this is a tablet like no other. With its thick bezels, physical buttons across the bottom and textured backing, this is a tablet that fully expects to take a knock or two along the way. Samsung’s made sure of that much on paper too, with an IP68 certification for water resistance as well as military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability.

The caveat for all of this, as you can imagine, is that the Tab Active 5 isn’t quite as powerful on the performance front as some of the other Android tablets on this list, but for using casual apps, signing paperwork and watching the odd bit of content on the go, the Tab Active 5 is more than up to the task.

There’s even an S Pen included so that you can jot down notes easily as you go through the day, and the aforementioned physical buttons just below the screen are incredibly handy if you’re wearing a pair of gloves that just aren’t designed for interacting with a touchscreen.

It’s also worth mentioning that the screen itself is quite easy to read against direct sunlight. The eight-inch touchscreen features a peak brightness of 600 nits which will save you from having to squint at any documents when outdoors.

In other areas, the Tab Active 5 might feel like a tablet from a bygone era for the fact that it not only has a 3.5mm headphone jack but also a fully removable battery. These features are perfect for when you’re away from a charging point for long periods of time and can’t run the risk of running out of battery, either on the tablet itself or any connected devices.

Reviewer: Sean Cameron
Full review: Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5

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