Samsung Galaxy Tab A (7.0, Wi-Fi) Black

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Tablets don't get updates forever, though, and depending on the brand, the length of support period can be anywhere from one to six years or more. Released just last year, this Samsung tablet runs on the Android 12 operating system and comes with Samsung's S Pen stylus included. Next, we test the battery life. To keep consistency across all devices, we set the brightness to 170cd/m2 and engage aeroplane mode, then we set a looping video running and record the final timestamp. For the cameras, we take a variety of photographs, including scenic, low-light and indoor shots, as well as any video recording features. We also test how clear the front-facing lens is, for video call purposes. As long as it’s compact, easy to carry, and has a decent battery life – any of the above-mentioned, tablets are great. You might prefer a different operating system or a different brand that’s all good. On paper, all tablets do mostly the same things. The difference comes in how well they perform. If you just want a tablet for browsing the internet, watching Netflix and maybe a little light gaming, a 12.9in iPad Pro is overkill, even if it does handle all of the aforementioned tasks brilliantly.

Speeds indicate the performance of different processor cores. Core numbers vary between processors. Besides offering visual brilliance, the Lenovo Tab M7 does justice to the performance sector quite a bit. Featuring an octa-core processor, you can expect the device to seamlessly perform everyday tasks. Above all, the decent battery life, alongside the Android GO version, adds a point to the device’s overall competence. With the 2022 model only making the most minor of improvements, our favourite standard iPad is still the 10.2in 2021 iteration. The A13 processor may be a bit behind the latest iPhones, but it still manages impressive performance. The tablet’s front-facing camera received a decent upgrade over the previous model, with the same 12MP ultrawide camera found on the iPad Mini (2021).

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Below, we take you through what you can expect to pay for a Samsung Galaxy tablet, and reveal the top scorers. If you're interested in seeing which Apple iPads did best in our tests, head to the best iPads for 2023

Tech specs: Display: 12.4-inch | Resolution: 2560x1600| Processor:Wi-Fi Snapdragon 778G or 5G Snapdragon 750G| Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, microSD up to 1TB| Memory: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | Cameras: 8MP AF rear, 5MP front camera | Weight: 1.34lb| Dimensions: 7.28 x 11.21 x 0.25 inches | Connections: USB-C 3.2 Gen1| Battery:10,090mAh Tech specs: Display: 14.6 inches | Resolution: 2,960x1,848| Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1| Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, microSD up to 1TB| Memory: 8GB, 12GB, 16GB | Cameras: 13MP and 6MP rear. 12MP and 12MP ultra-wide front camera | Weight: 1.6lb| Dimensions: 12.85 x 8.21 x 0.22 inches | Connections: USB-C | Battery:11,200mAh | Refresh rate: 120Hz We'll see new tablets from Samsung and Apple in 2023. It's been a few years since an iPad Mini revamp, so that's a likely candidate and we may see a refresh of some of Samsung's cheaper A range tablets. Battery time is based on our own laboratory measurements, and may vary depending on factors such as device settings, usage patterns and operating conditions.

The biggest issue with the M2 iPad Pro (2022) is that, even considering the ridiculous speeds and beautiful display, it is far too expensive. So much so, in fact, that when you add the optional keyboard, this tablet winds up a good few hundred pounds more expensive than the faster, lighter and more practical M2 MacBook Air. Display Size: Measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners. Writing felt remarkably natural in our tests, in a way that scribbling on an iPad with an Apple Pencil never does, and the syncing works wonders, too. The only downside is the price, and the fact that you have to pay extra for the stylus isn’t ideal, either. Still, if you’ve got the money and you’re in the market for a great digital notepad, then you won’t find any better. The slim build doesn’t come at the expense of quality, either: the 11.5in OLED screen delivers exceptional colour reproduction and apparently reaches a peak brightness of 500cd/m², meaning that it can do a movie justice as well as handle your daily workload. With the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset running the show, it’s nippy enough, too, producing respectable scores in our benchmark tests. The only consideration you should make is whether you’ll prefer a tablet running the Android operating system instead of Apple iOS. If you have an iPhone, for example, you might find an iPad more useful. iPads and iPhones work together, letting you keep your apps, files and messages synchronised across devices.

Memory size - User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the tablet features. Microsoft’s eighth-generation tablet-laptop hybrid still offers the same premise as its forebears, but quite a lot has changed in this recent model. From the display to the connectors to the basic shape, the Surface Pro 8 is unlike anything that came before, and with improved internals, we’re looking at the best Windows 11 tablet yet.

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Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,980mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.