The iPad is still one of the most desired tablet around, though other manufacturers helped by a sea of Android tablets are now catching up. Also thanks to Microsoft, we now have an army Surface Pro inspired convertible/detachable tablets bringing more versatility to the tablet space. There are currently a lot of Android tablets in the market with some very compelling competitors to the iPad. Here are some of the best Android Tablets.
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Here are a few best Android Tablets to lookout for.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is one of the best Android tablets around, especially if you want a tablet with fresh software. With Android 7.0 (Nougat) loaded, the tablet offers the best that Android has to offer.
Its 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution makes the tablet great for watching movies and browsing the web.
The powerful Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 processor and generous 4GB of RAM means, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 can do a lot more than your average tablet. You get a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Price starts at 263,000 Naira.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A
Samsung Galaxy Tab A is one of the best Android tablets in Nigeria right now. It comes in two screen sizes: 7-inch or 10.1-inch, both great for watching movies and browsing the web.
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 sports Octa-core Samsung Exynos 7870 CPU with 2GB or 3GB RAM, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 offers a 1.5GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC8830 or 1.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU with 1.5GB RAM. This means you should go for the 10.1-inch model for more productivity.
Price starts at 63,000 Naira (7.0-inch) or 119,000 Naira (10.1-inch)
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Google Pixel C
The Pixel C is Google’s answer to the iPad Pro and Surface Pro. The tablet has a brilliant 10.2-inch display with 2560 x 1800 pixels resolution, making for a good view experience.
Google Pixel C is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor with 3GB RAM. You can snap-in the optional magnetic keyboard for more productivity. The tablet initially came with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), but Google has since rolled out Android 7.0 (Nougat) for the Pixel C.
Google Pixel C is available in 32GB or 64GB built-in storage priced at $500 or $600 respectively.
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro offers a brilliant screen for browsing the web and watching videos. It sports a 10.1-inch display with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution.
Boasting of an integrated video projector, the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro is one the best Android tablets for users who do presentation.
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) on an Intel Atom quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. It comes with 32GB built-in storage with support for up to 128GB memory card.
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Tecno PhonePad 3
Tecno PhonePad 3 is one of the best Android tablets if you are looking for a premium looking, value for money tablet that can support traditional voice calls. The 7-inch tablet offers a metal body with super fast LTE for seamless downloads and streaming.
The tablet promises up to 9.5 hours of browsing with a fingerprint sensor on the right-side (power button). Tecno PhonePad 3 runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). Price starts at 65,000 Naira.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is a highend general purpose tablet. The brilliant 10.5-inch screen offering 2560 x 1600 pixels is great for watching movies and browsing the web.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is one of the best Android tablets for the consumer crowd. Its great for both work and play with an option of octa-core processor or 2.3GHz quad-core processor with 3GB of RAM. Price ranges from 104,000 to 130,000 Naira
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
The 2014 Edition of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is probably the best Android tablet for business and productivity. It comes with an S-Pen to make it easy for you to take notes and make sketches.It is powered by a 1.9GHz quad-core processor and running Android 4.3 with 3GB of RAM with options for 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB built-in storage. The price of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition ranges from 97,000 to 120,000 Naira.
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Samsung Galaxy NotePro 12.2
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is an extra large tablet with a 12.2-inch touchscreen with a Magazine UX that offers live tiles with ability to run up to four apps simultaneously on the screen. It is one of the best Android tablet around in Nigeria.
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 runs Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) on a 2.3GHz quad-core processor with 3GB of RAM. Price range: 124,000 to 145,000 Naira.
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Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+
Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ is one of the best tablets for watching movies. The 10.1-inch screen with 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution offers brilliant pictures for a great viewing experience.
Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ can also stand on a flat surface, so that you can watch handsfree. It is not just good for movies as its 1.6GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM gives it enough power to handle anything you throw at it. Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ Price in Nigeria ranges from 57,000 to 65,000 Naira.
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HP Slate 10 HD
HP Slate 10 HD features a 10-inch display. The large display is its best feature. It is great watching movies, browsing the web, or just reading and editing documents.
It does not offer 3G, so you will need a Wi-Fi hotspot. The price of the HP Slate 10 HD ranges from 48,500 to 60,000 Naira.
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Here is our overview of some Android Tablets. This is just a few of them, scores of Android tablets are already in the market and more will be joining them in the coming months. Apple with the launch of iPad Air still leads the tablets market, but if events in the smartphones market are anything to go by, it is only a matter of time before Android tablets take over.