Tablets are one of the most neglected tech gadgets in the industry right now, apart from the expensive flagship one’s that Apple and Samsung release every year.

There is a niche group of people out there who still want to have a bigger screen than the traditional smartphone displays for an immersive media consumption experience that doubles up as a viable alternative to a laptop for work-related uses. 

Good tablets are hard to come by in the budget price segments but in this article, we bring you the curated list of the twelve best tablets available in the Indian market priced under Rs.20,000.

Note: The price shown are the once when we reviewed the products. However, as the promotional offers changes on the given E-commerce sites, the price may vary. Bettershark is supported by it’s readers and when you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

1. Realme Pad

Runner-up Pick

• MediaTek Helio G80 SoC
• Vivid and rich resolution display
• Elegant design

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Realme has expanded its product portfolio this year to give a tough fight to Xiaomi.

The Realme Pad is the first-ever tablet from the company that is equipped with the MediaTek processor and is priced under Rs.20,000.

For its asking price let’s find out what this tablet has to offer and is it any good or not.

Design and Build Quality

This is Realme’s first tablet and they nailed it in terms of design and build quality.

The Realme Pad has a unibody aluminium chassis that has a brushed finish which in turn is fingerprint and smudge resistant.

This elegant-looking tablet feels lightweight in hand and realme has done some excellent work with the weight distribution.

Surprisingly, this tablet has two speakers at the top and two at the bottom which provides a surround sound experience on media consumption.

The Realme Pad tablet features a hybrid SIM slot meaning you can either use dual SIM cards at a time or one SIM + one microSD card.

Display

The Realme Pad features a 10.4-inch WUXGA+(Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics Array) IPS display with a resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels.

This display has a peak brightness of 360 nits and the visuals are readable indoors.

It has a pixel density of 224-PPI which is decent for a tablet and you can play FHD content without any pixelation.

The bezels have an equal thickness from all sides which is acceptable because it provides enough area to hold the tablet without facing too many accidental touches.

The contrast ratio of this panel is good and blacks are deep therefore the colours you will see on the display looks vivid.

Processor and Performance

The Realme Pad comes equipped with the MediaTek Helio G80 processor that is a capable chipset that offers good everyday performance.

This chipset paired with 4GB RAM runs social media and other productivity applications effortlessly.

The gaming performance is also good but there is an exception with the high-end games, e.g. if you download and play games like COD: Mobile then you will notice occasional lag and frame drops.

While the 64GB inbuilt storage is decent enough, you can expand the storage capacity with an SD card. 

Surprisingly the Realme Pad runs on stock Android UI rather than the Realme UI. This clean and uncluttered Android experience is quite refreshing. 

Camera

The Realme Pad houses an 8MP sensor on the front and another 8MP lens on the back.

The image processing is good for the price and better than its competitors. The photos taken with the rear lens in broad daylight have nice colours, a decent amount of details, and the dynamic range is well-balanced.

The image shot in low-lit conditions is not as good as expected but is no deal-breaker as most of us now have smartphones to take photos.

The front camera takes sharp and eye-catching photos when used in ample lighting conditions.

Miscellaneous

You can access the internet on the Realme Pad by using 4G SIM cards or via Wi-Fi.

You can also make calls and receive calls on this tablet as it has an earpiece and dedicated microphones.

Battery Life

The Realme Pad is powered by a 7100mAh lithium battery that is rated to last up to an entire day with normal use.

Realme has bundled an 18W fast charger which takes around 3 hours to recharge the battery completely.

Verdict

For the asking price of Rs.17,999, the Realme Pad is a tablet well worth buying. It offers excellent everyday performance and a stock Android user experience.

You will also get a sturdy build, elegant design, and long-lasting battery. This tablet is perfect for students, E-book readers, and media enthusiasts.

2. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

Runner-up Pick

• Octa-core Snapdragon processor
• Vibrant Full HD display
• Android 10 with intuitive One UI

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Galaxy Tab series from Samsung is one of the most in-demand Android tablets in the market, primarily citing the lack of branded companies launching their tablets here in India. 

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is the newest member of the Galaxy Tab series and retails in the Indian market for a budget under Rs.20,000. 

Design and Build Quality

Similar to most other mid-range Android tablets, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 has a mix of metal and plastic build.

The back section of this tablet is made from metal whereas the frame is of plastic. The overall design of this tablet looks very minimal and industrial.

Apart from the single rear camera and the Samsung brand logo, the entire back section is empty. 

Weighing at 476g, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 doesn’t feel that heavy to use, compared with some other tablets in a similar price bracket. 

One of the USPs of this Android tablet is the quad speakers that deliver excellent stereo sound output, difficult to come by in a mid-range tablet. 

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is a Wi-Fi-only tablet meaning you won’t be able to pop in a SIM card to access cellular networks. 

Display

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 features a 10.4-inch Full HD TFT display with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels.

The display quality is exceptional – it’s bright and colour accurate. The visuals and text appear sharp and detailed, thanks to the higher resolution display. 

The bezels on all four sides of this display aren’t that thin, and look somewhat outdated compared to the rest of the design. 

This panel doesn’t support the S-pen as opposed to the premium Samsung tablets, but the touch responsiveness with fingers is flawless. 

Processor and Performance

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 runs the show from beneath on this Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 tablet.

It is an octa-core chipset designed on 11-nanometer architecture. This chip is power-efficient and gives excellent performance with everyday usage and light multitasking.

The 3GB RAM is ample for running all kinds of applications such as web browsers, social media apps and streaming content platforms except heavy games. 

Regarding storage, the Galaxy Tab A7 comes with 32GB onboard with a provision to expand up to 1TB with the help of an SD card. 

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 runs the latest Android 10 Q OS with the intuitive One UI 2.5 on top. The interface is the same as that of Samsung’s latest smartphones.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 features an 8MP primary lens at the rear and a 5MP selfie shooter.

The rear camera can click photos and shoot videos, but there is no stabilization whatsoever.

The front camera is often useful to capture selfies in daylight conditions, and it can be more useful when it comes to video calls.

Note that neither of these cameras has LED flash, so low light photography isn’t this tablet’s strong forte. 

Battery Life

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is powered by a 7040 mAh battery which gives you the battery backup for an entire day with medium to heavy usage.

The bundled 15W charger is said to support fast charging but still takes almost 3 hours to recharge the battery.

Verdict

The Galaxy Tab A7 is a feature-packed, well built Wi-Fi-only Android tablet suitable for work and fun purposes. 

This budget Android tablet excels in its everyday performance, battery life and the intuitive UI that runs everything all and well.

3. Lenovo Tab K10

Best Economical Tablet

• MediaTek Helio P22T SoC
• Bright and vivid display
• Decent camera performance

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Lenovo is one of the most popular laptop manufacturers and apart from that, the brand has a wide range of products including tablets and smartphones.

The Lenovo Tab K10 is the newest offering from the company this year. It’s a mid-range tablet priced at Rs.16,999 offering good performance and user experience.

Design and Build Quality

First of all, the Lenovo Tab K10 has a physical dimension of 244 x 153 x 8.2 mm. It is fairly thin and weighs around 460 g.

It is not heavy as it looks and you will be able to hold the tablet comfortably in your hands.

Lenovo keeps the design minimalistic and the back of this tablet is pretty empty other than the Lenovo branding. 

This tablet has two speakers, one at the top and one at the bottom. The audio output is loud and clean but lacks bass as expected.

Lenovo has provided an industry-standard modern USB-C port for charging and data transfer.

Display

The Lenovo Tab K10 sports a 10.3-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels.

This display supports multi-touch gestures and the touch response is pretty much on point.

The colour reproduction of this panel is good and the display is bright enough for indoor use.

The top and bottom chin are thick but side bezels are slim because when you hold the tablet in landscape mode you need some space to hold the tablet properly. Overall, it’s a good quality display for the asking price.

Processor and Performance

Lenovo has used MediaTek Helio P22T processor inside this tablet and when we heard about the P series most of us think that performance will be underwhelming.

But that’s not the case here – this octa-core CPU when paired with the 4GB LPDDRx RAM can easily run your everyday use applications without a problem.

However, the gaming performance is not that great. But 2D games and low-sized 3D games will run just fine.

This device has 64GB of internal storage but you can expand the storage capacity with the help of a microSD card.

The Lenovo Tab K10 comes pre-installed with the Android 11 OS – it’s the latest in the market and you get it on this one right out of the box. Also, Lenovo has promised that in the future this tablet will get the upgrade for Android 12 OS.

Camera

At the back of the Lenovo Tab K10, there is the 8MP lens and on the front, there is a 5MP sensor.

The rear camera takes detailed images in broad daylight and photos have good colour reproduction.

The front camera provides decent quality selfie images but is good for video calling and online classes.

Miscellaneous

The Lenovo Tab K10 can be used either with cellular networks or with a Wi-Fi connection.

This tablet supports a single 4G nano-SIM and inserting one will let you enjoy surfing the internet and binge-watch from anywhere in the world.

Battery Life

The Lenovo Tab K10 is powered by a 7500mAh lithium battery that easily lasts you a day with a full charge.

The bundled charger will take around 2 hours 45 minutes to juice up the tablet battery fully from 0 – 100%.

Verdict

The Lenovo Tab K10 is a budget option or you can see it as an alternative to the Realme Pad.

This tablet is designed for business and student use. If you can’t stretch your budget for Realme Pad then going for this one is the best option.

4. Lenovo Yoga Smart Tablet

Best Tablet for Media Enthusiasts

• Entry-level Snapdragon processor
• Cellular connectivity
• Dolby Atmos-certified stereo speakers

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Lenovo is a popular brand when it comes to laptops and smartphones in the Indian subcontinent. 

The Yoga series tablet from Lenovo follows the footsteps of its elder Yoga series laptops in terms of design and feature richness. 

Design and Build Quality

The Lenovo Yoga tablets look distinctly unique from those ordinary Android tablets you come across in the market. 

The rounded bottom with an integrated kickstand makes this design not only aesthetically pleasing but also very practical for daily use. 

The backplate of this Yoga tablet is made from aluminium with a soft acrylic finish that looks and feels premium.

The rounded drum-shaped bottom houses dual 2W JB speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos for the best possible sound experience in a budget tablet. 

Weighing at 580g, this tablet by no means is lightweight. But the ergonomic design makes it easy to grip inside the hand without any major issues. 

This device has a USB Type-C port on the left side for charging and data syncing and volume rockers, a power button, and an audio jack on the right side.

The Lenovo Yoga is a Wi-Fi + 4G LTE tablet with the provision for a single Nano-SIM to add cellular connectivity 

Display

The Lenovo Yoga Smart Tablet features a 10.1-inch Full HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.

The bezels on the sides of this display are considerably thinner than the upper and bottom chin. This ensures an immersive media consumption experience. 

With a pixel density of around 218ppi, this display is decently sharp and the visuals look detailed and clean, without any noticeable pixelation effects.

This panel has a peak brightness of 320nits, making it legible even under bright indoor conditions. However, outdoor viewability isn’t the best among the lot.

Processor and Performance

The Yoga Smart Tablet is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor clocked at 2GHz.

The device comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage onboard. You can expand the storage further by inserting a microSD card.

Speaking of the performance, the day to day performance is delightful and this tablet handles light multitasking without any issues. 

The tablet comes with the Android 9.0 Pie OS and the experience is almost like a stock android, with no pre-installed bloatware applications to bog down the performance.

You can play any 2D games smoothly on this tablet without any noticeable lags. However, expect lags and stutters if you are trying to play heavy games such as PUBG Mobile and Fortnite.

Camera

There’s a single 8MP rear camera on this tablet that captures good images in broad daylight. You can even use it for casual photography in your free time.

The 5MP front-facing camera on the tablet is much more useful for video calling instead of clicking selfies as the captured images come out with fewer details and colour discrepancies.

Battery Life

The Lenovo Yoga Smart Tablet is powered by a monstrous 7000mAh battery inside. This gigantic battery will easily last over a day even with heavy usage. 

The device does have a USB Type-C port but the bundled charger isn’t the fast charger and it takes almost 4 and a half hours to charge.

Verdict

The Lenovo Yoga Smart Tablet is best suited for media enthusiasts for watching online content and students attending online classes.

Keeping the price under Rs.20,000, this Lenovo tablet has a unique design and a long-lasting battery inside that keeps you entertained for hours.

5. Lenovo Tab M10 2nd Gen

Value for Money Tablet

• Decent everyday performance 
• IR assisted face to unlock
• Single SIM with VoLTE support

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The Lenovo Tab M10 2nd Gen is an upgrade to the Tab M8 tablet we had discussed in the best tablets under Rs.10,000 article.

The 2nd generation of the M series tablet is a lot better than its predecessor model in terms of both performance and build quality.

Design and Build Quality

Beginning with the exterior, the Lenovo Tab M10 2nd Gen has a matte finish back and the material used for the construction is aluminium, so the build quality feels durable and sturdy.

The back panel houses a round-shaped camera with no LED flash to assist in low light conditions. 

Designwise, the Lenovo Tab M10 2nd gen looks very minimal but aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

While the SIM card tray, volume rockers, and power button are placed on the right side of the frame, the USB Type-C charging port and the 3.5mm audio jack is situated on the top section.

The device comes with dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos, which delivers an immersive sound experience. 

Surprisingly, the Lenovo Tab M10 2nd gen features an IR camera upfront for quick face unlock, even under dim lit conditions. 

Display

The Lenovo Tab M10 2nd Gen features a 10.3-inch Full HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.

Lenovo has managed to keep the bezel thickness to a minimum on the sides, thereby delivering an impressive 90% screen to body ratio. 

The colours appear bright and vivid and the dynamic range is impressive as well. Thanks to the peak brightness of 330nits, this panel is very much a delight to use indoors even under brightly lit conditions.

You can also turn on the eye protection mode at night time to read text or watch videos without causing much stress on your eyes.

The Lenovo Tab M10 2nd gen is a Wi-Fi + LTE tablet with single SIM support.

Processor and Performance

The Lenovo Tab M10 2nd Gen Android tablet runs on MediaTek Helio P22T octa-core processor.

This tablet is equipped with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, which gives enough leeway for the processor to perform lag and stutter-free with everyday casual tasks such as web surfing and media consumption.

The Tab M10 is one of the very few tablets in the sub. Rs.20,000 price bracket to provide such ample storage capacity along with the provision for an SD card. 

This tablet runs on Android 9.0 Pie OS which is very well optimized for being battery efficient while making sure that the performance isn’t compromised.

Camera

The Lenovo Tab M10 2nd Gen has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie shooter in the front.

The 8MP rear camera works fine in well-lit environments. The shots taken from this rear camera have good details but the colour looks a little faded.

The camera application on this tablet has all the basic features that you would find on a budget smartphone. You can adjust exposure and white balance and also change the resolution within the app. 

The front 5MP camera is good for video conferencing or attending online classes. You can even try taking selfies in your free time and the results turn out to be somewhat good.

Battery Life

The Lenovo Tab M10 2nd Gen tablet is powered by a 5000mAh battery. This battery will last you a day with medium to heavy usage.

The bundled charger takes around 3-3.15 hours to completely charge the battery from zero to a hundred per cent. 

Verdict

The Lenovo Tab M10 2nd Gen is a feature-packed device with cellular connectivity onboard. 

If you want to purchase a carry anywhere tablet with decent performance and battery life, this should be one of your top choices out there.

6. SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

Best Non-chinese Tablet

• Good for everyday usage
• Decent display
• Robust aluminium build

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Samsung Tab series is one of the most popular Android tablet series available in the Indian market.

The Tab A7 Lite is a mid-range Android tablet from Samsung retailing for Rs.14,999 as of now.

Design and Build Quality

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite sports an aluminium chassis and middle frame. This device might have old school design but when it comes to in-hand feel there is no other brand that can beat this tablet at this price segment.

Weighing at just 366g, this tablet does not feel heavy in hands and is easy to carry around.

The Tab A7 Lite has a minimalist design – the back panel sports a minimal Samsung logo and a single camera lens.

The power key along with the volume adjustment buttons are provided on the right side of the frame.

Surprisingly, Samsung has provided USB-C for charging and data transfer.

This slate-type device from Samsung also has one slot for 4G SIM to experience wireless internet connectivity anywhere.

Display

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite features an 8.7-inch HD TFT display with a resolution of 1340 x 800 pixels.

This display had a decent pixel density for the visuals and text to look relatively sharp and clean. The colours appear vivid and punchy for the most part with a decent dynamic range. 

However, being a TFT panel and not IPS, the viewing angles are a bit limited. 

You can stream HD content without any problems and with the minimal bezels on the sides, you will have an immersive wide viewing experience.

Processor and Performance

The showrunner of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is MediaTek Helio P22T octa-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz.

This device has 3GB RAM onboard to handle all your everyday workloads and is also capable of managing 3-4 casual apps at once without breaking a sweat.

The tablet has 32GB internal storage out of which you will get 24-25GB to use because the pre-installed OS reserves some amount of the built-in storage.

Fret not, there is a dedicated slot for an SD card in which you can insert a memory card with a capacity of up to 1TB.

Out of the box, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is running on One UI 3.1 developed on top of Android 11 OS.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has a single 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front shooter.

The rear camera takes good photos in broad daylight. The colours are okay and the sharpness is decent.

You can also record FHD videos using the rear camera, however, there is no support for stabilization so make sure to hold the tablet steady.

The 2MP selfie camera takes awful selfie photos, to be honest. Even those selfies taken in daylight have some noise.

While it might not be good for selfies but it can be useful while video calling.

Battery Life

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite houses a 5100mAh lithium-polymer battery that gives backup for the entire day.

The bundled 15W charger will juice up the tablet battery from 0 – 100% in less than 2 hours.

Verdict

If you are seeking a tablet for media consumption, browsing, and educational purposes then purchasing the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is an ideal move.

Priced at Rs.14,999, this tablet offers excellent build quality and decent performance.

7. TCL 10 TAB Max

Best All-rounder Tablet

• Good everyday performance
• Gorgeous FHD display
• Android 10 OS

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TCL is a Chinese multinational electronics company that manufactures various types of consumer electronics products since 1996.

The TCL Tab 10 Max is a Wi-Fi-only tablet that features a high-resolution display and is priced at Rs.17,999.

Design and Build

TCL has left no stone unturned when it comes to design and build, the TCL Tab 10 Max has a modern design and sturdy build quality.

The back and the middle frame on this tablet are made out of metal and the rear side has gradient colour finishing that provides a subtle look to this tablet.

This tablet has dual speakers at the top and bottom so you will get an immersive experience while binge-watching.

The audio jack is omitted for some reason and you have to use a converter to use wired earphones. This tablet houses a USB Type-C port at the bottom frame between the dual speakers.

The one we listed is the only Wi-Fi-only model but there is another model which supports SIM and Wi-Fi both but it will cost Rs.3,000 more.

We are quite impressed with the design and ergonomics of the tablet. There are pogo pins at the right side of the frame to connect various compatible accessories.

Display

The TCL Tab 10 Max features a 10.36-inch Full HD IPS display with an aspect ratio of 15:09 and resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels.

This is a slightly bigger display with reasonably thin bezels and in our opinion, this panel is great for media consumption and work.

The display comes with built-in support for NXTVISION which brightens up the visuals even more and also boosts the colour to offer the user a joyful experience.

Surprisingly, the display of TCL Tab 10 Max also supports a stylus but the problem is that it is not included in the box.

This is an IPS panel so viewing angles will be excellent as ever.

Processor and Performance

The TCL Tab 10 Max is powered by the MT8788A octa-core processor and is paired with the 4GB RAM.

You can run your everyday tasks on this tablet easily without facing much lag or stutter. It can even handle 3-4 apps simultaneously.

Thanks to the Mali-G72 GPU clocked at 800MHz, it easily processes heavy games like Battlegrounds mobile India at 30 fps but you do notice minor frame drops here and there.

The 64GB storage capacity is already pre-loaded and if you think it’s not enough do prefer using the dedicated slot of a micro SD card in which you can insert an external memory card with a capacity of up to 256GB.

Out of the box, the TCL Tab 10 Max is running on TCL UI 2.0 based on Android 10 OS and as far as we explore the UI it is not much different from the stock Android and one thing we like is that it has no ads which give peace of mind.

Camera

The TCL Tab 10 Max houses a 13MP rear lens along with the LED flashlight and there is an 8MP selfie camera.

The 13MP sensor on this tablet provides acceptable results when used in broad daylight. The images are not sharp but you do get decent colours and details.

We recommend you to not use the camera at night as there will be so much noise and pixelation in the final processed images.

The 8MP front shooter takes above average selfies and if we have to utilize a front camera we better use it for online classes and zoom meetings.

Battery Life

We love the battery backup of TCL Tab 10 Max – it has the 8000mAh lithium battery inside that will provide a full day of use on a single charge.

There is also an 18W charger inside the main box which helps juice up the battery from 0 – 100% in 3 hours.

Verdict

The TCL Tab 10 Max is a nice versatile tablet that can be used for study purposes, media consumption, or work.

There is a SIM-supported variant as well but like we said it is a bit expensive and if you have Wi-Fi at home purchase this tablet priced at Rs.17,999.

8. Huawei MatePad T8

Best Versatile Tablet

• Expandable memory up to 512GB
• Good everyday performance
• Wide viewing HD display

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Huawei is one of the world’s largest tech companies that manufactures electronic devices that have the guts to compete against brands like Samsung and Apple.

Well, we have managed to find this one for you: the Huawei MatePad T8. It’s priced conveniently at Rs.10,999 and looking at the price tag we think it’s a good deal for budget consumers.

Design and Build Quality

The Huawei MatePad T8 boasts metal construction and has curved edges that provide a premium feel to this tablet.

This device is 8.55mm thin and weighs only 317 grams, that being said, you can easily carry this tablet in your bare hands or a handbag or backpack.

Moving to the physical overview, the MatePad tablet consists of an audio jack at the top. On the right side of the frame, we have volume controls and a power key. There is an outdated micro USB port at the bottom frame for charging.

This tablet from Huawei also supports a 4G SIM so you can use the internet anywhere you go. It also comes loaded with Wi-Fi connectivity as standard.

Display

The Huawei MatePad T8 sports an 8-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.

This panel has a 16:10 aspect ratio which is excellent for content consumption and thanks to IPS technology, the viewing angles are good up to 178-degrees.

For indoor use, this display gets bright enough but the sunlight legibility is poor.

This particular panel has decent colour reproduction and with the 189-PPI density, the visuals do not look pixelated.

Processor and Performance

The Huawei MatePad T8 is powered by the MediaTek MT8768 octa-core processor with a clock speed of 2GHz.

The variant we have listed has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

About the tablet performance, you can carry out everyday tasks without facing any lags and it is capable of handling 3-4 apps simultaneously.

But applying more load on CPU and RAM will result in lag which is not a deal-breaking considering the price.

For gaming, casual games like Subway Surfer, Clash of Clans, and Temple Run will run just fine but battle royale games will not run smoothly.

The Huawei MatePad T8 comes pre-installed with the EMUI 10 developed on Android 10 OS.

Camera

The Huawei MatePad T8 has a single rear camera which is 5MP and the selfie camera is 2MP.

In broad daylight conditions, both of the cameras perform quite well. You can also set up face unlock and surprisingly the front camera works excellent in daylight but in dim lighting, the face recognition does not work properly.

With the HDR mode turned on while using the rear camera, it provides better details and sharpness.

Battery Life

The Huawei MatePad T8 is powered by a 5100mAh lithium battery that is rated to last up to an entire day with normal to heavy use.

The bundled 5W charger takes 3 hours to recharge the tablet battery percentage from 0 – 100%.

Verdict

The Huawei MatePad T8 is a versatile tablet for kids and adults. This device can be your companion for watching movies, reading e-books, or streaming youtube videos.

Priced at Rs.10,999, this tablet from Huawei comes with the excellent build quality and offers decent performance.

9. Panasonic Tab 8

Pocket-friendly Tablet

• MediaTek octa-core processor
• Running on Android 9 Pie
• 1-Year manufacturing warranty

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The Japan-based electronics company Panasonic has been in the Indian market for a very long time and is primarily known for its home appliances.

The Panasonic Tab 8 is a pocket-friendly tablet priced just at Rs.10,999 offering a good everyday performance.

Design and Build Quality

The Panasonic Tab 8 comes with a dated design that looks awful compared to the others we have on the list. But if you look at performance over aesthetics then it’s not a deal-braking factor.

The construction of this tablet is done using decent quality plastic to cut down the cost. This makes it lightweight and easy to carry around.

This device has a micro USB port and a 3.5mm audio jack at the top frame. The power and volume keys are located at the right and the bottom frame of the tablet has two cutouts for speakers.

This tablet supports cellular connectivity as well as Wi-Fi. Surprisingly, it has a dual SIM card(4G VoLTE) slot along with the dedicated microSD card slot.

Display

The Panasonic Tab 8 features an 8-inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.

This display has minimal bezels on the sides but the bottom and top chin are thick which is good because when you hold the tablet in landscape mode there is enough space to hold the tablet without having too many mistouches.

The HD resolution display is expected at this price tag and you can watch Youtube videos in high definition resolution.

Apart from entertainment, the tablet is also good for reading E-books and listening to music.

The brightness level is decent and the colour reproduction is acceptable considering the price.

Processor and Performance

The Panasonic Tab 8 comes equipped with the MediaTek octa-core processor with a clock speed of 2GHz and is paired with the 3GB RAM.

The day to day performance output from the Panasonic Tab 8 is good and it can even handle casual multitasking.

As for the gaming, this device can run most of the 2D and 3D games that don’t require heavy hardware to run e.g. candy crush, clash of clans, and mini militia.

Moving to the storage, the built-in storage capacity of this tablet is 32GB and you can increase the storage with the help of an external memory card.

The Panasonic Tab 8 comes pre-installed with the Android 9 Pie which feels a bit old but works like a charm and has no ads so the user experience is clean.

Camera

The Panasonic Tab 8 has an 8MP rear camera supported by an LED flashlight and the front sensor is 5MP.

Even though the looks and build are outdated, we found that the 8MP lens on this tablet works better than other tablets in a similar price segment.

The rear camera of this tablet takes well-detailed photos with decent colour accuracy.

You can scan documents, take photos of notes, and capture shots of many good things while in broad daylight.

The 5MP on the other hand is decent, in our opinion the best use of it is for video calling.

Battery Life

The Panasonic Tab 8 is powered by a 5100mAh lithium polymer battery inside that will last for a day with moderate to heavy use.

The bundled charger takes almost 3 to 3:30 hours to juice up the battery power levels from 0 – 100%.

Verdict

The Panasonic Tab 8 might not have the best build and design but it does offer better performance and camera.

Priced under Rs.20,000, the Panasonic Tab 8 is the best affordable option in the tablet you can ever find.

10. LAVA Magnum XL

Made in India Tablet

• Dual SIM 4G connectivity
• Android 10.0 Q OS
• Best suited for media consumption

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Lava is a popular budget feature phone as well as an Android smartphone marketing company based in India.

The company was at first shy to foray into the previously untapped tablet market but with the all-new Lava Magnum XL, it seems the company finally has a strong contender in the market.

Design and Build Quality

The Lava Magnum XL Android tablet has a modern design that feels similar to modern smartphones.

The metallic finish backplate and the gentle curves on the side imparts a premium finish to this budget tablet.

The design on this tablet is very symmetric with both the front and rear cameras placed in the exact middle.

The buttons feel tactile and the 3.5mm head jack is seen placed right next to these.

Display

The Lava Magnum XL features a large 10.1-inch HD display with a respectable resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.

This display is decent with vivid colours and good viewing angles. There is no major colour shift when the display is viewed at slightly odd angles.

The larger display size is perfect for watching movies and playing games on the go.

Processor and Performance

The Lava Magnum XL is powered by a MediaTek 2.0GHz quad-core processor. 

This processor combined with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage performs well in performing casual tasks without any hiccups.

Yes, you can multitask with this device but the limited RAM may induce lags or out of memory errors once in a while.

This is a Wi-Fi + 4G tablet. You can insert two SIM cards at once to make voice calls and access 4G LTE internet along with wireless internet connectivity via Wi-Fi.

Camera

This Android tablet features a 5MP fixed focus rear camera and a 2MP front camera.

The rear camera doesn’t have a flash to light up dark environments. The quality of the photos seems ok for the price.

Battery Life

The Lava Magnum XL features a large 6100mAh battery which will last for around a day and a half with heavy usage.

If you are a casual user, this battery is set to last for two days comfortably on a single charge.

Verdict

The Lava Magnum XL is a capable Android tablet running the relatively newer Android 10.0 Q OS and comes with excellent battery life and decent performance.

If media consumption is your primary motive for purchasing an Android tablet, this device is one of the best in the business.

11. Fusion 5

Entry-level Tablet

• Decent quality FHD panel
• 1-year warranty
• Support for dual 4G SIM cards

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The Fusion5 has several models and we have discussed one of them in our previous articles. The one we have here is the latest.

This 10-inch tablet with a decent processor offers a good experience for the price of Rs.15,999.

Design and Build Quality

The design of Fusion5 is not impressive at all – it has the same outdated design concept which we used to see back in 2015.

Well, if aesthetics is not a concern to you then it’s fine and one more thing, the build of this tablet is done using metal materials so it ensures durability.

This tablet is quite heavy for its size and is not comfortable for one-hand use.

You will use this device mostly in landscape mode because that’s how its software is designed.

The audio jack, power key, and volume adjustment are positioned at the right side of the middle frame and as there are the standard dual SIM card slots with 4G capability.

Display

The Fusion5 features a 10.1-inch Full HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.

We honestly feel that display quality could be better considering the price. This display produces sharp and crisp visuals but lacks in terms of brightness and colours.

There is a delay in the touch response but it is acceptable knowing that it has an entry-level CPU.

The bezels from all four sides are fairly thick which offers sufficient space to hold this tablet without encountering any accidental y\touches.

Overall, we say it’s a decent display for regular users.

Processor and Performance

The Fusion5 is powered by the octa-core processor but the catch here is that they didn’t mention the brand.

Well, this 8-core CPU when coupled with the 4GB RAM offers good everyday performance.

This tablet is more for productive purposes rather than gaming however, you can expect to run some entry-level casual games on this tablet.

On the storage front, you will get 64GB of internal storage and to have more space insert a microSD card up to 256GB.

The device comes pre-installed with the Android 10 OS and it runs smoothly.

Camera

The Fusion5 has a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of 8MP primary and 2MP depth sensors.

The image clicked in broad daylight conditions from the rear lenses looks decent.

The 5MP front camera is excellent for doing facetime calls or attending online classes.

As for selfies, it does not stand up to our likings and trust us, the smartphone you have in your pocket right now can take better images.

Battery Life

The Fusion5 is powered by a 6000mAh lithium battery inside that will provide power backup for up to 10 hours on a single charge.

The bundled power adapter will juice up the tablet battery in 3-4 hours.

Verdict

The Fusion5 is best for kids and media enthusiasts. It has a nice big panel with good battery life.

Considering every aspect of the tablet we think that it is a bit overpriced but it offers a sturdy build and reliable performance.

12. Alcatel 3T 10

Honourable Mention

• Decent HD display
• Good battery life
• Immersive sound output

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The Alcatel 3T 10 is a large-sized tablet with a 10.1-inch display that offers a premium multimedia experience under an affordable budget.

Rich in connectivity features, this device is one of the best tablets under Rs.15,000 for media consumption.

Design and Build Quality

The Alcatel 3T 10 is one of the best-looking tablets in the Indian market priced under Rs.15,000.

Made of polycarbonate materials, this tablet feels solid and lightweight at the same time.

The 3-D textured backplate offers excellent grip while holding this device in hand. It also helps in improving the aesthetic appeal of this tablet.

The textured colour design is visually very attractive to look at and gives this tablet a clean and premium vibe.

The rear camera is placed towards the side and has no flash to illuminate the pictures taken in the dark.

In the front, there are dual speakers on the top and the bottom facing the user, delivering a loud and clear audio output.

This Android tablet comes with a lightweight keyboard in the box, which is a welcome addition for many who don’t prefer an onscreen keyboard to type a lot of emails and letters. 

Display

The Alcatel 3T 10, as the name suggests, features a 10.1-inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.

This display supports up to 16 million colours and offers a decent media viewing experience.

Even though this is a normal TFT display, the contrast levels are impressive for a budget Android tablet.

This IPS display panel offers very good viewing angles without any noticeable colour washouts when the tablet is viewed at different positions.

Processor and Performance

This Android tablet is powered by a MediaTek MTK 8735B quad-core processor clocked at 1.1GHz.

The performance of this SoC under light loads is decent with no lags or stutters occurring in between.

The 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage alleviate some problems with multitasking and app loading times.

Gaming isn’t the strong forte of this tablet, so we advise you to refrain from trying to play resource-intensive games available in the play store.

Connectivity and Camera

The Alcatel 3T 10 features Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. This Android tablet accepts a single SIM card and has support for VoLTE.

There is Bluetooth v4.2 if you want to connect an external device such as a keyboard or even a wireless speaker with this device.

This tablet also supports the USB OTG function by which you can connect an external storage device or any other peripheral to the device via an OTG cable available for dirt cheap prices in the market.

The 2MP rear camera and 2MP front camera perform adequately well for decent photos to post on social networks and nothing else.

Battery Life

The Alcatel 3T 10 has a 4080 mAh Li-ion battery inside powering all the functions. This battery will last for about a day with moderate usage.

If you are the one who likes to use cellular data more than Wi-Fi, the battery life might significantly vary.

Verdict

The Alcatel 3T 10 is the best Android tablet out there for media consumption under the budget of Rs.15,000.

The dual front-firing speakers and the large 10.1-inch display deliver an immersive media viewing experience at an enticing price point.

This here concludes the list of the twelve best Android tablets available for purchase in the Indian market for a budget under Rs.20,000.

While this is not the most exhaustive list of products available, we hope this article will at least help you narrow down your choices. 

That said, if you have any queries regarding this article, let us know in the comments section below. 

As always, thank you for your time and have a great day ahead!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why should I choose a tablet over a smartphone?

A. If you want a device for media consumption or academic purposes, the one with a larger display size is ideal. The increased screen real estate aids in an immersive media consumption experience and more intuitive user experience. If portability is your primary concern, you should go for a smartphone instead of a tablet.