Rating of the best budget tablets up to 150$ in 2022 (TOP 6)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 LTE

Sixth place goes to Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 LTE. This is a compact 8″ tablet can be purchased for about 130$. The screen resolution is 1280 by 800 pixels. Given the small diagonal, this is quite a comfortable display resolution. TN matrix, so the screen is not very bright. Made in a classic design with fairly large frames. The body is made of metal. Dimensions are 210x124x8 mm with a weight of 345 grams. Powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 processor. This is a rather old processor, but the performance is enough for simple tasks. There is only 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of permanent memory, but it can be expanded up to 512 GB using microSD. In AnTuTu, the tablet scores about 108 points.

The Android 9.0 operating system is installed out of the box, which is already outdated, but all major applications are supported. Upgrades to more recent versions are also possible. The device is equipped with a GSM module: 3G and 4G networks are supported. Other wireless technologies include Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and GLONASS. The connectors include microUSB and an audio jack. The main camera is 8 MP with autofocus, the front camera is 2 MP. This is a low resolution, but it will be enough for video communication. Another advantage is stereo sound. The sound is good, at the level of budget devices. The battery capacity is 5100 mAh. The charge is enough for a day of active use.

Only suitable for the most basic tasks. The compact tablet can be used as an e-reader. Also, this model can be purchased for children to watch cartoons and study. If you want a device with a newer operating system, take a closer look at the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite with Android 11. For those who want a budget full-size tablet, we advise you to consider the 10.1-inch Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2.

Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen2

Fifth place goes to Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2. The display diagonal is 10.1 inches, and the resolution — 1280×800 pixels. This is a low resolution, given the large diagonal. But the screen quality is still good thanks to the IPS-matrix. The screen refresh rate is 90 Hz, which is also a standard parameter for a budget tablet. It is made of metal, and the dimensions are 241.54 × 149.38 × 8.25 mm with a weight of 420 grams. The design is modern, the bezels are narrow. MediaTek Helio P22T 2.3 GHz processor with PowerVR GE8320 graphics accelerator. This chip copes with everyday tasks, but playing demanding games will not work even at low settings. The amount of RAM is 2 GB, which is quite small, so it will not be possible to store applications in the background.

32 GB permanent storage + you can put an SD card up to 256 GB. The main camera is 8 megapixels, there is a flash and autofocus, the front camera is 5 megapixels. For about 140$, you can purchase the LTE version, which allows you to install a nano-SIM and use mobile Internet and communication from a tablet. There are GPS and GLONASS. The Android 10 operating system supports all applications from Google Play. Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos technology provide high-quality and surround sound. From the connection ports there is USB Type-C and an audio jack. The battery goes to 5000 mAh — this is a rather small capacity, given the 10.1-inch diagonal.. Therefore, the maximum battery life of the tablet is no more than 10 hours.

It can be considered for purchase as a budget full-size tablet with entry-level characteristics. During promotions, this model is sold for about 120$, and this is a great purchase.. If the cost is already about 14 tens of dollars, then you can look at other options. Slightly more expensive is the 10.3-inch Lenovo Tab M10 Plus FHD with a screen resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

Approaching fourth place, and it is occupied by the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. The tablet has a diagonal of 8.7 inches, so it is a compact and not bulky device. Screen resolution — 1340 by 800 pixels, which is pretty good with a small diagonal. But the matrix is ​​TN, so the colors are not as high quality and saturated as those of competitors with IPS. The tablet has a modern minimalist design with thin bezels (horizontal bezels are wider than vertical bezels). The Tab A7 Lite is made of metal and measures 212.5×124.7×8 mm and weighs 371 grams.

Now about the “stuffing”: the same Mediatek Helio P22T is installed on board, which is often found in budget tablets. This is a weak chip, but it copes with everyday tasks. The version we have chosen already has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory, and this is quite enough for comfortable use. Supports memory card up to 1 TB. Main camera — 8 MP, front — only 2 MP. You can use the front camera only for video calling, but the video quality will be very low.

From communications there are Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS and a digital gyroscope. The version with LTE for 64 GB is more expensive than 15 tens of dollars, so in the rating we consider the modification only with Wi-Fi. Everything is standard in terms of connectors: there is USB-C and a 3.5 mm jack. The current Android 11 operating system is installed. The manufacturer also claims stereo sound. The 5100mAh+ battery supports 15W Samsung Charge fast charging.

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a good compact tablet that runs on the current version of the OS. Another advantage is a sufficient amount of memory, because budget tablets often have no more than 3/32 GB. But if the 8.7-inch diagonal does not suit you, a great option — Lenovo Tab M10 Plus FHD with a large and high-quality display. Performance is important — then Huawei MatePad T10s with HiSilicon Kirin 710A processor is suitable.

BlackView Tab 10

Third place goes to Blackview Tab 10. The screen diagonal is 10.1 inches, resolution — 1920 by 1200 pixels, IPS matrix. The display quality is excellent, the colors are nice and bright. In addition to the standard silver and dark gray colors, the model is also available in rose gold.. This option is perfect for women. But the black frames are very striking. The tablet itself is made of plastic, and this material significantly loses to metal both in terms of tactile sensations and durability and strength. Dimensions are 243x162x8.4 mm with a weight of 523 grams — the device is large and heavy.

On board the Blackview Tab 10 is a 2GHz MediaTek MT8768 with PowerVR GE8320 graphics. Like the MediaTek Helio P22T, this is an entry-level chip, so the tablet will not be able to handle heavy games and resource-intensive programs. But enough memory — 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent + it is possible to put a 128 GB SD card. The current version of the operating system is installed — Android 11. Pleased with the normal resolution of the cameras: the main one goes to 13 megapixels, the front one — to 8 megapixels. For an inexpensive tablet, these are excellent parameters. Wireless standards include Wi-Fi 5, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, and LTE if purchased. There is a USB Type-C port, but there is no audio jack. Stereo sound is also announced. The battery capacity is 7480 mAh: in the continuous video viewing mode, you can achieve 6 hours of battery life. With standard use, the charge will easily last for a day. I also want to note the fast 18-watt charging.

Price — about 150$. The Blackview Tab 10 tablet is equipped with all the basic options and settings that are useful for comfortable use. This brand is not as popular as Lenovo or Samsung, but it also produces high-quality and affordable devices. Despite all the advantages of the Blackview Tab 10, some may be wary of the plastic case and low-performance processor. The alternative is Huawei MatePad T10s, which is made of metal and runs on a good HiSilicon Kirin 710A processor.

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus FHD

Second place goes to Lenovo Tab M10 Plus FHD. The main advantage of this tablet is a large 10.3-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels. The display is high quality, rich and bright. The case is made of metal, like other Lenovo tablets. The device is quite bulky and heavy: 244.2 × 153.3 × 8.2 mm with a weight of 460 grams. Pleases modern design with small frames. Due to the large diagonal, it is great for watching movies, as well as work tasks.

The processor is still the same — eight-core MediaTek Helio P22T with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz, and the graphics accelerator — PowerVR GE8320. The hardware is rather weak, but this only manifests itself when multitasking, as well as in demanding games. No more than 15 tens of dollars, you can only purchase the 2/32 GB version. The lack of permanent memory is easily compensated by an SD card with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. Main camera — 8 MP, front — 5 MP. The resolution is not high, but it will be enough for shooting in good lighting. There will be no problems with video quality either. Two speakers with Dolby Atmos technology provide high-quality and loud sound. Communication technologies are standard — these are Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 5 and navigation services. From the ports there is a modern USB-C connector and an audio jack. The battery capacity is 5000 mAh, which is quite small with a diagonal of 10.3 inches. Therefore, a day of battery life is only possible with moderate use.

Tab M10 Plus FHD is primarily suitable for leisure. The large, bright display makes it easy to watch videos, movies, video calls, surf the web, and play light games. For more serious tasks, this model may not be suitable due to the small amount of memory and an outdated operating system. The Blackview Tab 10 and Huawei MatePad T10s are excellent options for full-sized tablets with Android 11 and 4/64 GB.

Huawei MatePad T10s

We are close to the honorable first place, and it goes to Huawei MatePad T10s. The screen diagonal is 10.1 inches with a resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels. There are no complaints about the display: the IPS matrix produces a high-quality and pleasant picture. The body of the tablet is metal. The dimensions are as follows: 240.2x159x7.9 mm with a weight of 450 grams. These are standard dimensions for a 10-inch diagonal, so the device cannot be called too bulky. The main advantage of Huawei MatePad T10s is the good performance provided by the HiSilicon Kirin 710A processor with a base clock frequency of 2 GHz. Graphics accelerator model — ARM Mali-G51 MP4. RAM is only 3 GB, but for simple tasks this will be enough. The internal storage is 64 GB with the ability to install a memory card up to 512 GB.

Within 15 tens of dollars, you can purchase a Wi-Fi version, LTE will be more expensive. Therefore, from communications there are only Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 and navigation. From the connectors there is a USB Type-C and a 3.5 mm port. The cameras are rather weak — the main one is 5 megapixels and the front one is 2 megapixels. But branded acoustics Harman Kardon is announced, which should provide high-quality and loud sound. The Android 10 operating system is still relevant for 2022. The battery goes to 5100 mAh, and in active mode, the tablet can work no more than one day.

At the time of writing the text, the price is 150$. This model has two main advantages — a high-quality large display and a productive processor. Yes, the hardware is far from a flagship level, but for the budget segment this is a good option. The MatePad T10s is ideal for home use — watching videos and movies, chatting on social networks, playing games, educational programs for children, reading books.