When tablets first came, they were largely perceived to be the eminent executioner of notebooks. Then smartphones started to come in bigger form-factor (phablet was the term coined; we don’t use it anymore) and tech pundits prophesized that smartphones will eventually kill tablets. Well, after all these years, all three of them are going strong. The reason is that these three classes of devices aren’t so much distinguished by capabilities as by their utility.
No matter how powerful your notebook is, it isn’t comfortable enough to make presentation lying on the couch or in bed. And then, no matter how good your phone is, you can’t use it in meetings. The point being, though small, tablets serve a very particular set of needs that no device can replace. The best part- you don’t have to spend a fortune as there are quite a few decent budget options available. Here are the best 5 tablets under 15000 in India 2018:
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1. Samsung Galaxy Tab E
This is the tablet with the largest display on this list and if such is your need, the 9.6-inches will serve you well. Despite being over 2 years old, this tablet still packs quite respectable specs and has received consistent OS updates. The extra-large 5000mAh battery is a special treat for those who hang outdoors a lot.
Specifications
- Display Size- 9.6-inch
- Resolution- 800×1280 pixels
- RAM- 1.5 GB
- Storage- 16 GB (Expandable upto 256 GB)
- CPU- Quad-core 1.3 GHz
- Camera- 5 MP
- Mobile Data Connectivity- Yes
- Battery- 5000 mAh
- Price- 13,899
2. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0
Consider this newer, smaller tab from Samsung a trimmed version of E-series. Powered by same CPU and memory, the device has a smaller display of lower resolution and a smaller battery. The plus side- the devices also costs considerably less.
Specifications
- Display Size- 7-inch
- Resolution- 800×1280 pixels
- RAM- 1.5 GB
- Storage- 8 GB (Expandable upto 256 GB)
- CPU- Quad-core 1.3 GHz
- Camera- 5 MP
- Mobile Data Connectivity- Yes
- Battery- 4000 mAh
- Price- 9,500
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3. Huawei MediaPad T3
You should consider this tablet only if you are always in a Wi-Fi zone because this doesn’t offer Mobile Data Connectivity and the storage too is limited to 16 GB as no external SD card is supported. But then those shortfalls also have a positive aspect- performance. Running on a powerful processor backed by ample memory, this is one of the best performing devices on the list.
Specifications
- Display Size- 7-inch
- Resolution- 600×1024 pixels
- RAM- 2 GB
- Storage- 16 GB
- CPU- Quad-core 1.3 GHz
- Camera- 2 MP
- Mobile Data Connectivity- No
- Battery- 3100 mAh
- Price- Rs. 13,990
4. Lenovo Tab3 8
This tab from Lenovo is another worthy contender for your money if you do not wish missing out any features. With an impressive 8-inch screen and running on a powerful AMD processor, the device also has a surprisingly good camera and ample battery life to be seen as an able all-rounder.
Specifications
- Display Size- 8-inch
- Resolution- 800×1280 pixels
- RAM- 1 GB
- Storage- 16 GB (Expandable upto 64 GB)
- CPU- Quad-core 1.0 GHz
- Camera- 5 MP
- Mobile Data Connectivity- Yes
- Battery- 4290 mAh
- Price- Rs. 14,999
5. Lenovo Tab 7 Essential
In Samsung’s case, what model A was for model E, Tab 7 is for Tab 3 for Lenovo- a trimmed down version with a slashed price. Housing a smaller screen and battery, this is again a tab that you should go for if you are well-covered by Wi-fi.
Specifications
- Display Size- 7-inch
- Resolution- 600×1024 pixels
- RAM- 1 GB
- Storage- 16 GB
- CPU- Quad-core 1.3 GHz
- Camera- 2 MP
- Mobile Data Connectivity- No
- Battery- 3500 mAh
- Price- Rs. 8,900
