Consumers were spoiled for choice this year with a plethora of tablets catering to various price points, be it affordable or premium. The tablet space has never been more competitive, with brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, and more taking on the likes of Samsung. The winners of the Best Tablet of 2023 in the Mainstream and Premium categories for the Indian Gadget Awards were based on the votes from over 35+ jury members. IGA 2023 had a total of 35+ categories and over 200+ nominations and now let’s take a look at the winners for the Best Tablet of 2023 award.
Best Tablet of 2023 (Mainstream) winner
Winner: OnePlus Pad Go
The OnePlus Pad Go won the Best Tablet (Mainstream) award at IGA 2023 as it offers great value for money at this price point. The device works well as an infotainment device, providing steady performance backed by an impressive battery life.
The tablet features a design similar to its elder sibling, the OnePlus Pad, and offers an 11.3-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2,408×1,720 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 90Hz. The MediaTek Helio G99 SoC powers the device, providing sufficient strength for day-to-day tasks and general usage. The device is equipped with two 8MP cameras, one at the front and one at the rear. An 8,000mAh battery fuels the tablet and it easily lasts two days even with high usage and charges completely in roughly 2 hours.
Best Tablet of 2023 (Premium)
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra arrives in a thin metallic body with a minimalist yet appealing design, coupled with IP68 water resistance. It features a 14.6-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 2,960×1,848 pixels and HDR10+ support. It is powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and is fueled by an 11,200mAh battery. In the photography department, the device features a 13MP+8MP rear camera and a 12MP+12MP camera for selfies
Take a look at the rest of the nominees for the Best Tablet of 2023 (Mainstream and Premium).
Best Tablet of 2023 (Mainstream) nominees:
Realme Pad 2
The Realme Pad 2 boasts an impressive 11.5-inch display with a resolution of 2,000×1,200 pixels and a high refresh rate of 120Hz, making it an excellent choice for entertainment-centric and casual users.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
The Samsung Tab A9 arrives in a compact package, featuring a smaller 8.7-inch display with a resolution of 1,340×800 pixels and speakers supported by Dolby Atmos.
Honor Pad X9
Honor’s Pad X9 is equipped with an 11.5-inch display with a resolution of 2,000×1,200 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. However, it ships with only 4GB of RAM with an additional 3GB of virtual RAM support.
Acer One 10 T9-1212L
The Acer One 10 T9-1212L comes in a smaller form factor with a sleek and minimalist design. It features a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1,900×1,200 pixels, with slim bezels that enhance the overall viewing experience.
Acer One 8 T9-422L
The Acer One 8 T9-422L features an 8.7-inch display with a resolution of 1,340×800 pixels and operates on 3GB RAM paired with 32GB storage. It excels in infotainment purposes and proves handy in terms of connectivity, thanks to its 4G LTE support.
Nokia T21
The Nokia T21 flaunts a 10.36-inch display, offering a resolution of 2,000×1,200 pixels and Widevine L1 certification, allowing it to support HD content streaming on OTT platforms.
Lenovo Tab M9
Lenovo’s Tab M9 boasts a thin and lightweight design, making it ideal for on-the-go usage. It sports a 9-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,340×800 pixels, complimented by dual stereo speakers featuring Dolby Atmos support.
Best Tablet of 2023 (Premium) nominees:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ packs a 12.4-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 2960×1848 pixels. The tablet is a powerful device, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. A 10,020mAh battery fuels the device and it equips an additional 8MP ultrawide rear camera sensor, compared to the Tab S9.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
The Galaxy Tab S9 stands out as the most compact in the S9 series of tablets, sharing all other specifications with the Tab S9 Ultra and Tab S9 Plus. However, it features a slightly smaller 11-inch display, an 8,400mAh battery, and a 13MP rear camera along with a 12MP ultrawide selfie camera.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
The Tab S9 Fan Edition is equipped with a 10.9-inch display featuring a resolution of 2,304×1,440 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz. In contrast to the Tab S9 series, the Tab S9 FE is powered by an Exynos 1380 chipset.
OnePlus Pad
The OnePlus Pad was the brand’s first offering in the tablet segment. The device flaunts a sleek design and features a display with a resolution of 2,800×2,000 pixels and a high refresh rate of 144Hz, ensuring a smooth viewing experience.
Xiaomi Pad 6
The Xiaomi Pad 6 stands out with its clean design, featuring a sleek matte metal finish on the rear panel. The device offers an immersive visual experience with an 11-inch display with a resolution of 2,880×1,800 pixels and a seamless refresh rate of 144Hz.
Lenovo Tab P12
Lenovo’s Tab P12 showcases a premium appearance with its dual-tone metal finish. It features a 12.7-inch display with a resolution of 2,944×1,840 pixels and HDR10 support. The tablet, however, only offers a refresh rate of 60Hz.
Lenovo Tab M10 5G
The Tab M10 5G comes with a 10.61-inch display featuring a resolution of 2,000×1,200 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz. Its standout feature lies in the 5G connectivity, enabling it to harness blazing-fast network speeds for seamless connectivity.
