Top 3 picks
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+
Why we picked this
Best Overall: The strongest all-round choice here, combining a larger 90Hz display, more memory, generous storage, long battery life, and useful multitasking features. It is better suited to everyday productivity than the Redmi Pad 2, while remaining more affordable than the TCL option. Its Wi-Fi-only connection means conventional calls and texts require Wi-Fi-based apps.
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Where to buy
est. €179Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
OnePlus Pad Lite
Why we picked this
A balanced upgrade for basic calls and texts through Wi-Fi messaging apps, with a larger high-refresh-rate screen, more memory, and more storage than the Redmi Pad 2. It remains a Wi-Fi tablet, so conventional mobile calls and SMS require Wi-Fi apps or an internet-connected phone.
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Where to buy
est. €169Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+
Why we picked this
This is the strongest all-round choice for messaging apps, video calls, media, and general tablet use, offering a spacious 90Hz display, 128GB storage, microSD expansion, and useful DeX multitasking. Like the other Wi-Fi models, it does not provide conventional cellular calling or texting without Wi-Fi apps.
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Where to buy
est. €179Prices change often — check the retailer for the current price.