Best Android Tablets in the Philippines 2020 - 2021

Android tablets are no longer mere gadgets. These days, they are considered an essential item especially among students who use the devices for distance learning. Aside from its multimedia features, an Android tablet is a great companion to have in homes as current models can handle most tasks that desktops and laptops are capable of.

Although options of Android tablets are not as varied as those of a smartphone, Android tablets currently available in the market are very straight-forward in terms of specs and features. This means that unlike smartphones, there's not much of a hassle involved when choosing your tablet.

Based simply on pricing, users can roughly guess the performance level expected from a given Android tablet; no "flagship-killers" as seen in the Android smartphone segment exist among Android tablets. Current Android tablets sold locally can be classified into three categories: entry-levels priced under PHP 10K, mid-range ones available under PHP 20K, and flagship-levels with a cost of over PHP 20K.

Today, we have compiled the best Android tablets available in the Philippines. On our list are models that can handle both your daily needs and distance learning alike.

Best Android Tablets in the Philippines 2021

10. HUAWEI MatePad T10

The HUAWEI MatePad T10 is an affordable entry-level option that can efficiently handle simple tasks and light gaming. It's not the most capable of tablets, but it does have features that you can enjoy if you're looking for a good deal.

The HUAWEI MatePad T10 comes with a 9.7-inch IPS display with 1,280 x 800 pixels and 156 PPI. Its HD resolution allows users to watch videos, but note that the screen is barely visible when outdoors or under minimal sunlight. Under the hood. the MatePad T10 is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 710A SoC with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

The HUAWEI MatePad T10 features a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera which shoots decent images and produces good enough quality for video calls. The battery life is taken care of by a 5,100mAh battery chargeable via USB Type-C.

HUAWEI MatePad T10 Key Specifications

Display Size	9.7 inches
Resolution	1280 x 800 pixels, 156 ppi
OS ver	EMUI 10.1, Android 10
CPU	HiSilicon Kirin 710A Octa-core Cortex-A73 & Cortex-A53
CPU Speed	4 × Cortex-A73 2.0 GHz + 4 × Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz
Storage	32GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 512GB
RAM	2GB
Main Camera	5MP
Front Camera	2MP
Battery	5,100mAh
Dimensions	240.2 x 159 x 7.85 mm
Weight	Approx. 450 g
Color	Deep Sea Blue

9. HUAWEI MatePad T10s

The HUAWEI MatePad T10s is perfect for anyone looking for an Android tablet that features a large display and is powerful enough to replace your laptop for work. The MatePad T10s offers decent performance despite its affordable price.

The MatePad T10s features a 10.1-inch 1,920 x 1,200 pixel FHD display. Although sized similar to the HUAWEI MatePad T10, the MatePad T10s sports a narrower bezel giving the display a larger field. Thanks to the HUAWEI ClariVu display enhancement technology, the MatePad T10s can produce more dynamic color and brightness. The HUAWEI MatePad T10s runs on a Kirin 710A chipset with 3GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 521GB via a microSD slot.

Camera-wise, the MatePad T10s features a 2MP front and 5MP rear camera, offering sufficient photo and video quality for basic use. The battery life is the same as the HUAWEI MatePad T10, at 5,100mAh.

HUAWEI MatePad T10s Key Specifications

Display Size	10.1 inches
Resolution	FHD+ 1920 x 1200 pixel, 224 ppi
OS ver	Android 10, EMUI 10.1
CPU	HiSilicon Kirin 710A Octa-core Cortex-A73 & Cortex-A53
CPU Speed	4 x Cortex-A73 2.0GHz + 4 x Cortex-A53 1.7GHz
Storage	16GB, 32GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 512GB
RAM	2GB, 3GB
Main Camera	5MP
Front Camera	2MP
Battery	5,100mAh 5V/2A charger
Dimensions	240.2 x 159 x 7.85 mm
Weight	Approx. 450 g
Color	Deepsea Blue

8. Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen 8.0 (2019)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen 8.0 (2019) tablet has been around for a while, but it is still a very popular choice because of its offerings.

Featuring an 8-inch 1,920 x 1,200 WUXGA resolution display that provides sharp colors and good contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen 8.0 (2019) is powered by an Exynos 7904 chipset paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage expandable via a microSD slot. Camera quality is good with an 8MP main shooter with autofocus and a 5MP front camera for video calls.

Providing juice is a rather small 4,200mAh battery chargeable via USB Type-C.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen 8.0 (2019) Key Specifications

Display Size	8 inches
Resolution	WUXGA 1920 x 1200 pixels
OS ver	Samsung Exynos 7904 Octa-core
CPU	Exynos 7904 octa-core
CPU Speed	2x 1.8GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x 1.6GHz Cortex-A53
Storage	32GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 512GB
RAM	3GB
Main Camera	8MP
Front Camera	5MP
Battery	Non-removable 4,200 mAh
Dimensions	201.5 x 122.4 x 8.9 mm
Weight	325 g
Color	Black, Gray

7. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is handy, yet capable of performing a multitude of tasks. It has premium design and aluminum shell finish.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e comes with a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED 2,560 x 1,600 WQXGA resolution display, which enables the tablet's display to perform well even under direct sunlight. The tablet is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e sports a 13MP camera at the back and an 8MP front camera for video calls. The available battery life is a whopping 7,040mAh with 18W fast charge support via USB Type-C port.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Key Specifications

Display Size	10.5 inches
Resolution	WQXGA 2560 x 1600 pixels, Super AMOLED
OS ver	Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
CPU	Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 Octa-core
CPU Speed	2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver
Storage	64GB, 128GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 512GB
RAM	6GB, 4GB
Main Camera	13MP
Front Camera	8MP
Battery	Non-removable 7,040mAh Fast charging 18W
Dimensions	245 x 160 x 5.5 mm
Weight	400 g
Color	Black, Silver, Gold

6. HUAWEI MatePad

The HUAWEI MatePad comes with premium design and features that make the product a desirable tablet to own.

The MatePad features a 10.4-inch IPS display with a 2,000 x 1,200-pixel resolution. The HUAWEI MatePad is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 810 octa-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card.

Camera-wise, the MatePad sports an 8MP camera on both the front and back of the tablet. Providing juice is a large 7,250mAh battery with fast charge support via USB Type-C.

HUAWEI MatePad Key Specifications

Display Size	10.4 inches
Resolution	2000 x 1200 pixels
OS ver	EMUI10.1 (based on Android 10)
CPU	HiSilicon Kirin 810 Octa-core
CPU Speed	2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55
Storage	64GB, 128GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 512GB
RAM	6GB, 4GB
Main Camera	8MP
Front Camera	8MP
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 7,250mAh Fast charging 18W
Dimensions	245.2 x 154.96 x 7.35 mm
Weight	450 g
Color	Midnight Grey, White

5. HUAWEI MatePad Pro

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro is currently HUAWEI's most powerful tablet offering amongst its lineup. The MatePad Pro sports a 10.8-inch IPS LCD display with 2,560 x 1,600-pixel resolution. Under the hood, the MatePad Pro packs a flagship-level Kirin 990 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage expandable via a dedicated NM slot.

The cameras on the HUAWEI MatePad Pro is comprised of a 13MP camera on the back and an 8MP camera at the front for video calling. The tablet also comes with a quad-channel stereo speaker that is tuned by Harman Kardon. Providing juice is a large 7,250mAh battery with 40W wired, 15W wireless, and 7.5W reverse wireless fast charging support via USB Type-C.

HUAWEI MatePad Pro Key Specifications

Display Size	10.8 inches
Resolution	WQXGA 2560 x 1600 pixels
OS ver	EMUI 10.0.1 (based on Android 10.0)
CPU	HiSilicon Kirin 990 Octa-core
CPU Speed	2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
External Storage	NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Main Camera	13MP
Front Camera	8MP
Battery	Non removable 7,250mAh Fast charging 40W Fast wireless charging 15W Reverse wireless charging 7.5W
Dimensions	246 x 159 x 7.2 mm
Weight	460 g
Color	Midnight Grey, Pearl White, Orange, Forest Green

4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Don't let the "Lite" moniker fool you. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is very capable, packed with features exceeding your entry-level Android tablet.

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite features a 10.4-inch TFT display with a 2,000 x 1,200 WUXGA+ resolution. Powering the tablet is a powerful Exynos 9611 processor accompanied by 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. It comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite also comes with dual speakers and a 7,040mAh battery with 15W fast charge support via USB Type-C.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Key Specifications

Display Size	10.4 inches
Resolution	WUXGA+ 1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~224 ppi density)
OS ver	Android 10.0; One UI 2
CPU	Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm) Octa-core
CPU Speed	4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
Storage	64GB, 128GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 1TB
RAM	4GB
Main Camera	8MP
Front Camera	5MP
Battery	Non-removable, Li-Po 7,040mAh Fast charging 15W
Dimensions	244.5 x 154.3 x 7.0 mm (9.63 x 6.07 x 0.28 in)
Weight	467 g (1.03 lb)
Color	Oxford Gray, Chiffon Rose, Angora Blue

3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is a great tablet for productivity and multimedia use that rivals Apple's iPad lineup. It has all the features you would want, such as a powerful processor, a terrific screen complimented by loudspeakers, and an impressive camera setup.

The Galaxy Tab S6 comes with a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 2,560 x 1,600 WQXGA resolution. The Galaxy Tab S6 is powered by a Snapdragon 855 processor accompanied by 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage that's expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. Camera-wise, the Galaxy Tab S6 sports a dual setup at the back comprised of 13MP (wide) and 5MP (ultrawide) sensors. Upfront, it packs an 8MP (wide) sensor that is excellent for selfies and video calls. Other notable features of the Galaxy Tab S6 are a bundled S Pen, quad speakers, an under-display (optical) fingerprint scanner, Samsung DeX, and a 7,040mAh with 15W fast charge support via USB Type-C port.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Key Specifications

Display Size	10.5 inches
Resolution	WQXGA 2560 x 1600 pixels, Super AMOLED
OS ver	Android 9.0 (Pie),One UI 2
CPU	Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 8150 Octa-core Kryo 485
CPU Speed	1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485
Storage	128GB, 256GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 1TB
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Main Camera	13MP + 5MP
Front Camera	8MP
Battery	Non-removable 7,040mAh Fast charging 15W
Dimensions	244.5 x 159.5 x 5.7 mm
Weight	420 g
Color	Mountain Grey, Rose Blush, Cloud Blue

2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series is Samsung's flagship Android tablet offering for 2020. Both the standard Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ deliver great productivity capabilities and features.

The incorporation of an aluminum frame confirms Samsung's move away from the usual plastic build. This gives the tablet a more premium feel which is a first in the series. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 comes with a large 11-inch TFT LCD display with a 2,560 x 1,600 WQXGA resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S7 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865+ SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. Camera-wise, the Galaxy Tab S7 offers a 13MP (wide) + 5MP (ultrawide) combo at the back and an 8MP (wide) sensor at the front.

Other notable features of the Galaxy Tab S7 include a bundled S Pen, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, quad speakers, Samsung DeX, and an 8,000mAh battery with 45W fast charge support via USB Type-C.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Key Specifications

Display Size	11 inches
Resolution	1600 x 2560 pixels HDR10+ 120Hz refresh rate
OS ver	Android 10
CPU	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865+ (7 nm+) Octa-core Kryo 585
CPU Speed	1x3.09 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 1TB
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Main Camera	13MP + 5MP
Front Camera	8MP
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 8,000mAh
Dimensions	253.8 x 165.3 x 6.3 mm (9.99 x 6.51 x 0.25 in)
Weight	498g (Wi-Fi), 500g (LTE), 502g (5G)
Color	Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Bronze

1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

Currently the king of all Android tablets, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ is Samsung's answer to Apple's iPad Pro. The Galaxy Tab S7+ is pretty similar to the standard Galaxy Tab S7. Both feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865+ chipset, the same camera setup, and a 120Hz refresh rate.

The features that set the Galaxy Tab S7+ apart from the standard model are a larger 12.4-inch Super AMOLED WQXGA+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 8GB RAM + 256GB of expandable storage, an advanced S Pen that has low latency, and a larger 10,090mAh battery with 45W fast charge support via USB Type-C.

Other features include an under-display (optical) fingerprint scanner, quad speakers, and Samsung DeX.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ Key Specifications

Display Size	12.4 inches
Resolution	1752 x 2800 pixels, Super AMOLED HDR10+ 120Hz refresh rate
OS ver	Android 10
CPU	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865+ (7 nm+) Octa-core Kryo 585
CPU Speed	1x3.09 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 1TB
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Main Camera	13MP + 5MP
Front Camera	8MP
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 10,090mAh Fast charging 45W
Dimensions	285 x 185 x 5.7 mm (11.22 x 7.28 x 0.22 in)
Weight	575 g (1.27 lb)
Color	Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Bronze

Conclusion

The rivalry between Android tablets and Apple's iPad series doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon. Both sides have a fair share of advantages and disadvantages against each other. Probably the only thing that sets them apart is the user's preference in which ecosystem they'd rather use.

With the sudden rise in demand for personal computers during the pandemic, many consumers switched to buying tablets over a laptop due to the difference in the price range. Currently, a decent laptop aimed for web browsing, documentation, and web conferences would cost you around PHP 20K-30K, whereas you can get a decent Android tablet at under PHP 20K that can handle the same tasks.

Android tablets have been getting more powerful with every release. But compared to laptops, you'll need to purchase a separate keyboard and mouse to maximize productivity. In addition, laptops still have more advantages in terms of performance, allowing them to be superior in gaming or graphics-related (such as Photoshop or video-editing) tasks.

Regardless, though a wide margin remaining between the features and capabilities of laptops and tablets, the gap is getting smaller. Newer tablets are getting more powerful too: the more advanced the processor is, the more it enables the user to handle multiple tasks while offering complex functions. The bigger batteries are also making tablets last longer than most laptops. The day where laptops will be replaced by tablets may be sooner than we think.

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