Best Android Tablets in the UK

Tablets come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, which is a good thing, as not everyone requires the same screen size for their device. In fact, there is a subset of “power users” who require tablets that have a larger display, and that is exactly what the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 is for. This tablet's large display, in combination with its plentiful battery life, is one of the premier models of Android tablets that are designed specifically for those who need to do some kind of real work on their devices.

To start with, this tablet comes with the latest Android 11 operating system, giving you access to all the advanced features that this OS includes for power users. The clean user interface is easy to navigate and stays well out of your way whenever you are trying to get work done. So, you can rely on this tablet for giving you exactly what you need instead of forcing you to do things in another way.

Of course, this tablet isn't made just for those who need to get work done. Those who want to play games will also find this tablet to be one of the better gaming tablets out there, thanks to the acceleration mode, which gives you the maximum amount of computing power to render your games as smoothly as possible.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is one of the newer Android-based tablets from the company widely known for its high-tech gadgets and electronics.

The thing that will immediately catch your eye in this tablet is its oversized screen. With a 10.4-inch TFT display, the Galaxy Tab A7 is one of the bigger models included on our list. What makes the screen good in our opinion is the resolution of 2000x1200 pixels providing both videos and still pictures crisper than ever. As compared to other models in the same price range, we can safely say that Samsung offers by far the highest level of clarity.

Although the 8-megapixel (MP) camera can hardly impress anyone today, the features that make Samsung cameras truly shine are the capturing software and AI capabilities that enhance seemingly low-resolution photos to a whole new level. As for the front camera, it is a slightly less powerful 5-megapixel camera that will be enough for video calls but won’t be really that great for selfies.

Conversely, the audio capabilities of the gadget are nothing short of amazing. Namely, the speakers here are Dolby Atmos Quad Speakers that put any stereo speaker to shame. And to top all that, what we have here under the backplate of the Samsung-labeled cover is a 7,040 mAh battery that provides the user with up to 14-16 hours of continuous use, which basically means that you can use the tablet for a whole day before it needs to be recharged.

The Teclast P20HD leaves very little to be desired. Both supporting and contradicting this statement, we're not crazy about the cameras. Capping at 5 megapixels and 2 megapixels (back and front respectively), the cameras snap passable pictures (at best) and shoot middling video. Of course, very few people use cameras on tablets anyway, so this is not the biggest problem you can have with these gadgets.

What's much more important is the hardware. Between the Unisoc SC9863A (1.6 GHz octa-core) chipset and the 4 GB RAM setup, this device can juggle multiple gluttonous applications without slowing down. Using the A55 architecture core, the chipset's Antutu running points exceeded 70,000. To add more, its AI computing performance is increased sixfold, achieving 24-second boot.

Continuing with the performance subject, the Android 10.0 operating system that this gadget comes pre-installed with contributes quite a bit to the performance cause as well. Besides streamlining navigation and making its utility tools less awkward, the latest Android version supports humanised global gesture touch as well as the crowd-favourite dark mode, making the gadget more personal and easy on the eyes.

Speaking of easy on the eyes, the model's brushed metal body looks brilliant, with this grainy texture not just improving the tablet's appearance but also making this device less slippery, so you can use it without covering the tablet with a case. What's also easy on the eyes is its curved edges, making the gadget feel less stiff. As you can guess, the edges are covering the 10.1-inch screen. With its IPS panel and >Full HD (1920 x 1200p), the screen reproduces stunning visuals. Aside from that, the in-plane switching (IPS) technology pushes the viewing angle 178 degrees, delivers accurate colours, and gorgeous blacks, making the image look less muted/subdued. Plus, the screen adopts respectable anti-glare coating so that you can use the tablet even with the sun hitting right at it.

The Lenovo Tab E10 leaves mixed feelings. Generally speaking, Lenovo design, produce, and manufacture solid tablets, with this device fitting the mould. At the same time, we have problems with the model, problems that you cannot in good faith describe as negligible.

To begin with, the battery is not that great. Depending on the content you're consuming and the apps you're juggling, the battery will be able to provide somewhere around 6-7 hours but seldom more than that, even though there are Lenovo tablets within the same price bracket that stretch the average battery life almost 10 hours.

On one plate, you have the thin and lightweight profile that makes the device elegant and comfortable to hold and use practically anywhere. On a neighbouring plate, you have the main camera capping at 5 megapixels, which is not bad, and people seldom take pictures with a tablet anyway, but we have seen more impressive cameras before, even within this model's class.

The OS being the Android 8.1 Oreo instalment leaves mixed feelings too. Sure, it is safe, light, and efficient at managing the device's resources. Its own resources though are a little outdated, to say the least.

YESTEL is not the biggest name in the game and its T5 is also not the tablet that many people have heard about. But, as long as the company continues sticking with what's working, there's a pretty good chance the status quo will start shifting soon enough. At less than 150 quid, what this device is offering and packing is quite remarkable.

To start with, the model's battery life is nothing to sneeze at even when you're suffering from allergies. Even Samsung's Galaxy Tab line usually surrenders at 10-13 hours tops, and they're considered to be the longest-lasting Android tablets on the market today. But not if YESTEL T5 has anything to say about it, which it does. With this device, the battery life stretches 15 hours.

Naturally, as it always is, squeezing every minute from the advertised 15-hour battery life will be almost possible and, if you play system-intensive games or juggle multiple demanding apps (especially streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, Twitch, and so forth), the battery will start dying out at 10 hours and will no doubt give out before 12. But, again, the same rules apply to the titans like Samsung, so we'll be working with ~2 hours of additional battery life compared to the best Android tablets on the market no matter how you slice it.

Whilst the battery is the model's strongest suit, the audio is its weakest point. What's surprising is that the issue lies not with the speakers. No, the speakers are fine. These dual speakers can even produce a decent 3D stereo surround sound effect, making the on-screen visuals more immersive. The issue lies with the stereo jack (or the circuitry surrounding it), making audio sound terrible through headphones.