Discover the world beyond the iPad with our handpicked selection of the best similar options to the iPad.
While Apple’s iconic tablet has captivated users worldwide, a realm of innovative alternatives is waiting to be explored.
Look no further if you are seeking a distinctive blend of performance, style, and versatility.
From cutting-edge Android tablets boasting stunning displays and powerful processors to Windows tablets that seamlessly bridge productivity and entertainment, we’ve curated diverse options to cater to your unique needs.
Join us as we dive into tablet excellence, where a world of possibilities awaits.
Here we present a list of 11 devices worth checking out that wouldn’t dig too deep in your pocket and would also provide you with the competitive edge of specifications that you would expect from an iPad.
10 Best Alternatives To iPad in 2023
1. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Costing about 10k less and weighing just 100 grams more than the iPad, the Galaxy Note 10.1 tops the list in competing with the Apple iPad Air 2.
Released in February 2014 whereas the iPad was released in October, the Note manages to defeat the Apple Air hands down in all benchmark scores.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 provides a better pixel range than the iPad giving a PPI of 299 and a resolution of 2500×1600 pixels.
Comparing in context with the hardware, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 provides the user with 3 GB ram and expandable storage which none of the Apple products till date offer.
The combined effect of the RAM along with the stunning resolution: A MIND-BOGGLING GAMING EXPERIENCE.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is available in 3 Storage variants, i.e., 16, 32 and 64 GB with an expandable memory slot of up to 64 GB and available on Flipkart at a starting price of ₹27,999.
2. Asus Google Nexus 7
It’s indeed said that to experience the pure Google Android feel you must use a device blessed by none other than the creators itself. The Google Nexus 7 is available in India for a starting price of ₹15000.
The tool gives you the feel of a super-fast stock android. Launched in November 2013, the Google Nexus 7 though old but still has enough under its hood to roll with the big boys.
The tablet provides a 7.01 inch IPS LCD HD display giving a PPI of 323. The tablet holds a 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a 2GB RAM to operate its task.
The specifications may seem low, but Google and Asus have done an excellent job in providing everything just ample of RAM allocation saving a lot of memory for gaming or other stuff that might be needing it.
The tablet doesn’t seem to lag in any of the daily activities be it full on net surfing, music and videos or gaming.
Adding a cherry to the top is the 3950mAh non-removable battery which stores enough juice to make your tablet run seamlessly with a right amount of fluid in the house at the end of the day.
3. Sony Xperia Z Tablet
The beautiful, the gorgeous and the weatherproof Sony Xperia Z Tablet. Sony for years has been famous for creating devices with simple looks and jaw-dropping performance.
The Sony Xperia Z tablet is no less. Available in a price of ₹37,000 the invention, though costly is undoubtedly the most beautiful and the slimmest device in the list.
The device provides a massive 10.10-inch touchscreen and a 224 pixel per inch density. Powered by 1.5 GHz processor and 2 GB ram the invention offers decent speed for day to day tasks.
But the weight factor and the 8.1 MP primary and 2.2 MP secondary camera are what makes this device make it up to the 3rd number in the chart.
Powered with Android 4.1 out of the box, the waterproof edge, solidly built and the brand trust of Sony makes it a definite buy to explore the world without the fear of ruining your precious tablet.
4. Microsoft Surface Pro 4
The only reason for the tablet being this down on the list is the price factor of the tablet. Available at a price of ₹ 1lack 20 thousand on Amazon, the Microsoft Surface Pro is not a tablet that everyone can afford.
Turn a blind eye to the price factor, and you get the most innovative and advanced tablet ever made in history. The Microsoft Surface Pro is a tablet that would never make you touch your laptop ever again.
The 12.3-inch PixelSense screen has a vivid right color display that lets you see photos as if they were real. That’s not all the Microsoft Surface Pro housing a 6th gen core i5 processor is by far the most powerful tablet made.
The office 365 support, the sync with all the device feature an embedded personal assistant and limitless features that would take one more blog to cover up.
The Microsoft Surface Pro is by far the most innovative product of 2016. Benchmark test, critics reviews, and hand on experience all make every penny spent on the marvelous piece on engineering worth it.
5. Xolo Play Tegra Note Tab
The XOLO PLAY TEGRA NOTE TAB is the king of the tablets under the 20k section. Available for around a price tag of 7k the device in collaboration with the gaming tycoon NVidia was set up to provide hard on gaming experience to the user on tablets.
Probably the only con in the invention being the screen; the device stands on every other promise that the company promised it to deliver.
The XOLO PLAY TEGRA NOTE TAB shoots past every other competitor in benchmark scores with utter arrogance and stands to be a clear winner. Packed 1.6 GHz with a quad-core processor and a GeForce CPU; the tablet is a must buy for the gamers out there.
Though the device is a bit conservative on the design side with a significant branding on the back; the XOLO PLAY TEGRA NOTE TAB is right to hold which proves to be an asset while you’re playing games; like the Asphalt using the gyroscope of the device as a sensor for the steering.
6. Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
Keeping the price quo on the side for a bit. SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE PRO is a slam on response to the iPad Pro.
With a massive size of 12.2 inches and a 2560x 1600-pixel resolution; the device almost manages to make you forget about your laptop in most of the context.
Priced at about ₹65,550, the tablet was primarily designed to serve the business sector; with the S-pen and other business apps, Samsung did a neat job in doing so.
Despite the SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE PRO being massive; Samsung has kept a decent size to weight ratio; the leather cover at the back of the tablet gives it the upper-class feel.
A USB 3.0 port for file transfer and charging, a 1.9 GHz processor; 3GB RAM helps the company abide by its performance mantra.
The SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE PRO may not be a tablet for everyone considering its size and cost factor, but the tablet does an excellent job in business fields.
True that given the specifications of the processor no high-end game lags on the beast; but the big screen may make it uncomfortable for accessing the screen with a hand or even with two.
The device provides a seamless experience of beauty; a performance which would make even the tough of critic boil, but at the end of the day;,
it all comes down to personal preferences whether to buy the tablet or not. If you’re business personnel and do not worry much about the price factor;, then the SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE PRO is a sure go.
7. Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
A compact tablet that offers voice calling, expandable memory; s-pen and a vast android ecosystem, these are some features that an iPad doesn’t provide.
The Galaxy Note 8.0 is the perfect amount of tablet and phone mixed. Available at ₹16,500 and an 8 inch TFT display; the tablet holds the same design theme as the rest of the Samsung products.
The device is perfect for multitasking and easily competes with the iPad mini in every context you can name of.
The Android + Touch UI environment provides the tablet with a lag proof usage experience. Equipped with 2 GB of RAM and a battery large enough to provide a continuous video run time of 9 hours; the device provides enough specifications to make an Apple fanboy cringe in envy.
The 8-inch screen is enough for multitasking between 2 apps without physically switching between apps. Added to it, the S-pen and a decent built quality make it a NOTE PRO at a lower price.
8. Huawei MediaPad 10 Link
The success of the Tegra note and not 8.0 wasn’t unrecoverable in the mobile world. The Tegra Note provided the users with a super gaming experience while the note 8.0 had just the right size; price tag to attract the customers.
Huawei in response brought to the market the Huawei MediaPad 10. Cost at somewhat between the galaxy note 8.0 and the iPad at ₹ 21319;
the Huawei puts the users in a fix between the Apple iPad; Samsung Note 8 as both the brands are better set up in the Indian markets; than the newcomer Huawei.
The Huawei MediaPad 10 comes with a 10.1-inch LCD screen and has a 1280×800 pixel resolution.
The device is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor; a 1GB RAM with its only con being the 3MP rear and VGA front camera. The device has a plastic finish and curvy edges making it a good adjust in hand.
The loudspeakers, good battery life and the decent display of the Huawei MediaPad 10 are what makes it worth being on the list.
It might not be very appealing to some, but if you’re someone who does not want to play by the Samsung or Apple rule; then the Huawei MediaPad 10 is just for you.
9. Asus FonePad
Available at an affordable price of ₹ 8993, the Asus FonePad promises to provide an entry-level experience to tablets. The tablet boasts a 7-inch screen and an Intel Atom Z2420 CPU.
The tablet doesn’t weigh much(340grms) and has an inbuilt 8Gb storage you can expand up to 32GB through a memory card.
On the bottom line, the Asus FonePad offers some great features like running videos smoothly; making calls and premium design at a low range; but the device lags a bit and has a poor camera quality.
Keeping the price range in mind, if you are on a tight budget; then the Asus FonePad is the best choice for you available in the market.
10. HP Slatebook X2
The whole idea of tablets in the first place was to create a device; that could be an alternative to your laptops. Well, that is HP kicks in with its intuitive thinking perspective.
The HP Slatebook X2 is a 10.1-inch tablet that turns into a notebook in the blink of an eye. Available at an affordable price of ₹ 23990; the HP Slatebook X2 is powered by Android and Windows 8 operating system.
Packed in with a Tegra 4 chipset, the HP Slatebook X2 is a perfect gaming companion. The screen size and the keyboard gives it the feel of a laptop; the 1920×1200 resolution screen with 224PPI pixel density makes the view more crisp and soothing to the eyes.
HP deserves full on marks for the innovation and offering the experience of 2 beasts at the price of one.
11. Samsung Galaxy S8 Tab Ultra
Unveiled in February of 2022, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra stands out as the ultimate contender for those in search of the finest alternative to the iPad.
This remarkable tablet showcases a remarkable 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display that offers an expansive viewing experience and delivers top-notch picture quality.
Sporting a 16:10 aspect ratio, slightly wider than the conventional 4:3 ratio, it treats your eyes to deep blacks, vibrant colors, and a refresh rate 120Hz, with a remarkable resolution of 1848 x 2960 pixels.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra sets a new standard for immersive visual enjoyment.
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