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The best Android tablets for 2025

There's a far wider variety of Android tablets at different prices and sizes than there are iPads. Find out which Android tablet is the best for you and your budget
Amy AxworthySenior researcher & writer
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Looking for a great Android tablet? We've got you covered, thanks to the results of our independent lab tests. 

The real difference when you're looking for the best Android tablet comes in the hardware. How good are the speakers, the screen, the processor, the cameras and the battery?

This is because, unlike Apple, Google is happy for other brands to use its Android tablet operating system. The likes of Lenovo, Samsung and Xiaomi all use it. Then there's Amazon, which uses a variation of Android with a different app store. All these brands put their own spin on Android tablets, but it's still Google's operating system at the core.

We put a range of Android tablets through our tough tests, so you can see which is best.

Want to know how Android tablets measure up against iPads? See our overall round-up of the best tablets. 

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Best Android tablets if you have a tight budget

If your needs don't extend beyond watching some Netflix, checking social media or using the internet, you'd be wasting your money buying a high-end tablet like a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 or Lenovo Tab Extreme. Instead, save your money - we've chosen some good, cheaper tablets that will suit what you need.

Best 10-inch Android tablets

Few tablets are bang on 10 inches, so our round-up of the best 10-inch tablets considers models between 10 and 11 inches.

Best small Android tablets

For our pick of the best small tablets, we've looked at models that are eight inches and below. Most tablets tend to be around the 10-inch mark. 

Best Android tablets for kids

You probably don't want your youngster walking around with a £1,000 tablet. These tablets are more basic but will still be ideal for playing games, watching videos and using the internet. We'd recommend a case to be safe, though.

We've tested many more tablets than this. Check out all our tablet reviews to see if another would suit you better.

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Why you can trust our Android tablet reviews

Amy Axworthy

Amy Axworthy, Which? tablets expert, says: 

'We test almost every tablet from the major Android tablet brands, so we know what separates a good one from a bad one. And we really put these tablets through their paces. 

'The latest benchmarking software pushes the processors to their limits, we exhaust and charge the battery under several conditions to get accurate lifespans, and test everything else a tablet can do. All so you can make an informed choice armed with expert information. 

'The best thing about Google spreading its operating system far and wide is the amount of choice you get. Whether you want a smaller model for true portability, or something closer to a laptop size for watching or working at home, there's an Android tablet for you.'

How much you should spend on an Android tablet?

This really depends on what you want to use it for. If you want a solid all-rounder that's quick enough for popular apps, has a nice, clear screen and a decent battery life, then you don't really need to spend more than £400.

If you want something with a sizeable screen, something over 12 inches to act as a laptop perhaps, or you want something that's better for watching videos on, then you're going to be spending upwards of £600.

More powerful tablets, with the best processors and bags of Ram, are designed to make mincemeat of even the most demanding apps. Ones that can handle things like 3D modelling or editing photos and videos can easily cost £1,000. This is particularly true if you want a bigger screen. 

If you're happy with something around 10 inches, then you can find high-end tablets for £700 to £800.

Tablets with smaller screens don't tend to get the most cutting-edge components, which is another reason they tend to be cheaper.

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Does Samsung make the best Android tablets?

Does Samsung make the best Android tablets

Samsung is the biggest brand in Android tablets by some margin and is the main competitor to the popular Apple iPad. 

It makes more of them than anyone else and it makes more high-end ones than anyone else. The top-end S-range has specs that could rival a laptop, with prices to match. It makes entry-level ones too, though, so it caters to most needs and budgets. You can learn more in our guide to the best Samsung Galaxy tablets or peruse all of our Samsung Galaxy tablet reviews.

Having such a wide range and a name people recognise makes Samsung a popular choice. But while many of its tablets do well in our tests, you shouldn't ignore its rivals.

It's true that Samsung doesn't have much competition with its top-of-the-line 'S' range tablets, but things get trickier at the mid and lower end. 

In the mid-range, Google released the Pixel Tablet in 2023 with a 10.9-inch screen and powerful processor. Chinese brands, such as Honor and Xiaomi, make cheaper, more basic tablets that can compete with Samsung's A-range. And there's Lenovo tablets, which includes some strong high-end models, too.

Wondering about Apple tablets? Find out how you can save money plus which iPads we recommend – see the best iPads.

What about Amazon Fire tablets?

With tablets starting at £50 (sometimes even less during sales), you can't really get anything cheaper than an Amazon Fire tablet. 

The 7-inch Fire 7 is about as basic as tablets get, which is to be expected for £50. But there are pricier ones with better specs, such as the top-of-the-range Amazon Fire for £250. Still, it's a far cry from Samsung's range-topping S10+ tablet that will set you back £999, full price.

Amazon tablets use a more modified version of Android than the other brands we've mentioned.

The main difference is in the app store. Rather than Google Play, you get the Amazon Appstore instead. The choice of apps is more limited: you'll get some of the most popular ones, such as streaming apps, social media and email, but you can't get Google Maps, YouTube, or many smart home control apps. However, you can install the Google Play Store and get more apps this way, or you can go on YouTube via the browser.

From the Fire 7 and HD 10 up to the Fire Max 11, check our Amazon Fire tablet reviews to see which ones are worth buying.

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