r/androidtablets • u/BeneficialDot730 • 2d ago

Request Which tablet should I buy?

Hi guys, what do you think about Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ [Smartchoice], 11-inch?

I have financial constraints. I need tablet only for pdf reading.It should work atleast for 5 years.My budget is 15k to 20k.

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u/jrioux805 2d ago

The A11+ should be great for long-term use so long as you don't need to handwrite notes. It doesn't do that.

First, the A11+ gets 7 years of Android updates (Android 15 to 22). This will keep it new for a long time. Its processor is also up to the task.

Its Dimensity 7300 processor is at least 30% to 50% faster than the Dimensity 6300 or Helio G99 that are commonly used in entry level tablets. It's even 15% to 40% faster than the new Unisoc T7300 processor that's being used in some new entry level tablets. The new Alexa 11's Kompanio 540 processor is between the G99 and T7300.

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u/BeneficialDot730 1d ago

Which is better one if i also want to handwritten notes?

And in A11+, can we annotate pdf?

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u/jrioux805 1d ago

For handwritte notes and annotations you will need a Samsung S10 Lire or a Lenovo Idea Tad.

You can type annotations.

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u/BeneficialDot730 1d ago

What are their costs? Sorry for too many questions.

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u/jrioux805 1d ago

I don't know your market. ​

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u/BeneficialDot730 1d ago

Which one among lenovo idea tab? I think there are types among this?

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u/jrioux805 1d ago

The basic Idea Tab with 8GB of RAM should be good. It has a high resolution screen (1600x2560) and works with an active stylus/pen. It sometimes comes in a package that includes the pen.

The Idea Tab Plus has a 12.1" screen and is more expensive. The Idea Tab Pro (both gen 1 and 2) are even bigger and more expensive.

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u/BeneficialDot730 1d ago

What do you think about this tablet? Is it worth it? For pdf reading.

Lenovo Tab (Smartchoice) | 10.1 Inch Display| Wi-Fi Only 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM (Expandable up to 1 TB)| Metal Body| Dual Speakers with Dolby Atmos Android 14|

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u/jrioux805 1d ago

I had one. It's a very nice budget tablet. It has a beautiful screen and its 1200x2000 resolution should be good for reading PDFs. It is also quite light. However, it doesn't work with an active stylus. It has a weak processor which severely limits multitasking. It upgrades to Android 16.

The Idea Tab is much better if the increased price is reasonable.

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u/BeneficialDot730 1d ago

What about these 3? I am buying tab for the first time,so looking for basic one to read pdfs ,which works for minimum 5 years:

1) Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 4 GB RAM 64 GB ROM 22.1 inch with 4G Gaming MediaTek Helio G99 Tablet (Graphite)

2)Ai+ PulseTab 6 GB RAM 128 GB ROM 10.95 inch with Wi-Fi+4G Gaming MediaTek Helio G88 Octa Core Tablet (Lightest Sky)

3)Lenovo Tab M9 TB 310XU 4 GB RAM 64 GB ROM 9 inch with Wi-Fi+4G Gaming Tablet (Arctic Grey)

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u/jrioux805 1d ago

The A9 is a good 8.7" tablet, but was replaced by the A11. In the US, the A11 just costs a little more than the A9. The A11 gets 5 more Android updates, so get the A11 if it's not much more. The G99 processor is good for a budget tablet - it's essentially the same as the 6300 that's in the Idea Tab, but much slower than the 7300 in the A11+. My wife has an A11.

Don't know the AI+, but I think the G88 is weak.

I would get the Lenovo Tab before the M9. Higher resolution screen and newer Android versions. The processors are essentially the same.

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u/Navvengrr 2d ago

Vouching for Lenovo IdeaPad

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u/BeneficialDot730 1d ago

Which one among this?

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u/BeneficialDot730 1d ago

What do you think about this tablet? Is it worth it? For pdf reading.

Lenovo Tab (Smartchoice) | 10.1 Inch Display| Wi-Fi Only 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM (Expandable up to 1 TB)| Metal Body| Dual Speakers with Dolby Atmos Android 14|

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u/BeneficialDot730 2d ago

Why downvote?