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In February 2017, the list of Best Tablets in India is across different platforms. The Top 10 tablets list has options for Apple, Windows, Android and other platforms. These are the Top 10 Tablet winners ranked in order to their features and performance.

1. Apple iPad Air 2 WiFi 16GB

Apple iPad Air 2 WiFi 16GB

Apple iPad Air 2 WiFi 16GB has a 9.7-inch IPS LCD display with 264 PPI and 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution. With 16GB internal memory and 2 GB of RAM, the tablet has a 1.5 GHz triple-core processor. Connectivity options include USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth. It has a 1.2 MP front camera and an 8 MP rear camera. This tablet has inbuilt gyro, accelerometer and barometer sensors. The iPad Air 2 is available in Silver, Gold, and Space Gray colors. iPad Air 2 WiFi 16GB offers 10 hours of battery life and runs iOS 8.1.

Specifications:

BASIC INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Apple
Model: iPad Air 2 WiFi 16GB
Launch date (global): 16/10/2014
Operating system: iOS
OS version: 8.1
Type: High End
Starting Price: Rs. 29990

BATTERY

Battery life (in hours): 10

DISPLAY

Display resolution (in pixels): 2048 x 1536
Display technology: IPS LED Backlit Multi-touch Display
Screen size (in inches): 9.7
Display features: Multi-touch, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Ambient light Sensor and Anti-Reflective coating.

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth and WiFi.
Charging port (proprietary, mini/micro USB): Proprietary
Headphone connector: 3.5mm

CAMERA

Maximum Video Resolution (in pixels): 1080@30fps
Front camera mp: 1.2
Rear camera mp: 8
Camera features: Front Facing Camera, Autofocus face detection, HDR and Panorama

STORAGE

Removable storage (yes or no): No

DIMENSIONS &AMP, WEIGHT

Dimensions (in mm): 240 x 169.5 x 6.1
Weight (in grams): 437

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: A8X
Processor cores: Dual
Internal storage: 16 GB
Bluetooth version: 4.0
Storage expandability (in GB): No

MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia features: HD Video recording 1080p, Video Playback Micro USB port and lightning connector Fingerprint identity Sensor dual microphones.

BOX CONTENTS

Box contents: iPad Air 2, Lightning to USB Cable USB Power Adapter

2. HTC Google Nexus 9

HTC Google Nexus 9

HTC Google Nexus 9 has an 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution. It runs Google’s latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. With 16/32 GB internal memory and 2 GB of RAM, the tablet has a 2.3 GHz dual-core processor. Connectivity options included are Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, NFC, Micro-USB, and 3G. The tablet has a 1.6 MP front camera and an 8 MP rear camera with LED flash. The Nexus 9 has compass, accelerometer and gyro sensors and an inbuilt proximity. It packs a 6700 mAh battery.

Specifications:

BASIC INFORMATION

Manufacturer: HTC
Model: Google Nexus 9
Launch date (global): 15/10/2014
Operating system: Android
OS version: 5.0
Type: High End
Starting Price: Rs. 18900

BATTERY

Battery rating (in mah): 6700
Battery life (in hours): 8.5

DISPLAY

Display resolution (in pixels): 1536 x 2048
Display technology: IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen
Screen size (in inches): 8.9
Display features: Multi-touch and Proximity Sensor Corning Gorilla Glass 3

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: 3G Internet, WiFi, WiFi hotspot Bluetooth, GPS and NFC
Headphone connector: 3.5mm

CAMERA

Maximum Video Resolution (in pixels): 1080@30fps
Front camera mp: 1.6
Rear camera mp: 8
Camera features: Autofocus, Geo-tagging, touch focus face detection and LED Flash Front facing camera

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (in mm): 228.2 x 153.7 x 7.9
Weight (in grams): 436

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: Nvidia Tegra K1
Processor cores: Dual
Processor speed: 2.3 GHz
Internal storage: 32 GB
Bluetooth version: 4.1
RAM: 2 GB

MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia features: Kepler graphics, Video recording, Video Playback and Micro USB port Dual front-facing speakers with HTC
Video formats supported: DivX/MP4/H.265

3. Apple iPad Air 16GB WiFi

Apple iPad Air 16GB WiFi

Apple iPad Air 16GB WiFi is lights weighing just a pound and extremely thin. With 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution, this tablet has a 9.7-inch Retina Display. It comes with the fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The iPad Air features M7 motion coprocessor and the 64-bit A7 processor.

The Apple iPad Air 16GB WiFi has a FaceTime HD front-facing camera and 5MP iSight camera for video calling. This delivers 10 hours of battery life for web surfing on Wi-Fi, listening to music, or watching the video.

Specifications:

BASIC INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Apple
Model: iPad Air 16GB WiFi
Launch date (global): 2013-10-01
Operating System: iOS
OS version: 7.0.2
Type: High-End Tablet
Starting Price: Rs. 27799

BATTERY

Battery life (in hours): 10

DISPLAY

Display resolution (in pixels): 2048 x 1536
Display technology: LED-backlit Retina display with IPS technology
Display features: Multi-touch, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, ambient light Sensor, Scratch-Resistant glass
Screen size (in inches): 9.7

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi, and WiFi Hotspot
Charging port (proprietary, mini/micro USB): Proprietary
Headphone connector: 3.5mm

CAMERA

Front camera mp: 1.2
Rear camera mp: 5
Camera features: Autofocus, Flash, Front Facing Camera Geo-tagging, touch focus and face detection

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (in mm): 240 x 169.5 x 7.5
Weight (in grams): 469

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: A7
Processor cores: Dual
processor speed: 1.3 Ghz
internal storage: 16 GB
RAM: 1 GB DDR3
Bluetooth version: 4.0

MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia features: PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics), Video recording, Built-in Speaker, Microphone Lightning connector 1080p HD, Playback MicroUSB
Video formats supported: AVI MP4 FLV 3GP MPEG

BOX CONTENTS

Box contents: iPad Lightning to USB Cable USB Power Adapter

4. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition tablet has a 1.9 GHz Octa-core processor coupled with 3GB RAM. Also, consists of a 10.1-inch display screen with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. It runs on new Android v4.3 Jelly Bean OS.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition tablet offers MicroSD card slot for additional memory of up to 64GB. In three storage variants – 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models, it is available.

Specifications:

BASIC INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Samsung
Model: Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition
Launch date (global): 2013-09-01
Operating System: Android
OS version: 4.3
Type: High-End Tablet
Starting Price: Rs. 27999

BATTERY

Battery rating (in mah): 8220

DISPLAY

Display resolution (in pixels): 2560 x 1600
Display technology: Super clear LCD Capacitive touchscreen
Display features: Multi-touch and Proximity Sensor Gesture sensor
Screen size (in inches): 10.1

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: 3G Internet, WiFi, Bluetooth, WiFi direct WiFi hotspot
Headphone connector: 3.5mm

CAMERA

Front camera mp: 2
Rear camera mp: 8
Camera features: Autofocus and Front Facing camera LED Flash

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Dimensions (in mm): 243.1 x 171.4 x 7.9
Weight (in grams): 535

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Processor cores: Octa
Processor speed: 1.9 GHz
Internal storage: 16/32/64 GB
Storage expandability (in GB): 64
RAM: 3 GB
Bluetooth version: 4.0 with A2DP

MULTIMEDIA
Multimedia features: HD Playback: 1080p, Microphone Video Recording, Stereo speakers S Pen Stylus and MicroUSB port
Video formats supported: MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263

5. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 WiFi

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 WiFi

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 WiFi is a high-end Android tablet with a 10.5 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen and 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution. It has 3GB RAM and 16/32 GB internal memory expandable via microSD card up to 128GB. Connectivity options included are WiFi, Bluetooth, USB and IR Port. It has an 8MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash and a 2.1MP front camera. The tablet runs on Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) OS and has a quad-core 2.3 GHz Qualcomm snapdragon processor. The tablet comes with inbuilt fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro and compass sensors.

Specifications:

BASIC INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Samsung
Model: Galaxy Tab S 10.5 WiFi
Launch date (global): 13/06/2014
Operating system: Android
OS version: 4.4.2
Type: High End
Starting Price: Rs. 38500

BATTERY

Battery rating (in mah): 7900

DISPLAY

Display resolution (in pixels): 1600 x 2560
Display technology: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Screen size (in inches): 10.5
Display features: Multi-touch and Fingerprint Sensor

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi, WiFi hotspot, GPS DLNA
Headphone connector: 3.5mm

CAMERA

Maximum Video Resolution (in pixels): 1080 @ 30fps
Front camera mp: 2.1
Rear camera mp: 8
Camera features: Flash, autofocus, and Front facing camera

STORAGE

Removable storage (yes or no): Yes

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (in mm): 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6
Weight (in grams): 465

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: Exynos 5 5420
Processor cores: Octa
Processor speed: 1.9 GHz
Internal storage: 16/ 32 GB
Bluetooth version: 4.0 with A2DP
Storage expandability (in GB): 128
RAM: 3 GB

MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia features: Mali-T628 MP6 Graphics, Video recording Video Playback and Micro USB port
Video formats supported: MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV

BOX CONTENTS

Box contents: Tablet with Built-in Battery, Charger Earphone, USB Cable and User Manual Warranty Card

6. Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro is a convertible tablet which consists of 13.3-inch QHD display with 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution. It has 16 GB internal memory expandable up to 64 GB via microSD card slot and an Intel Atom processor with 2 GB of RAM. Connectivity options included are Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB and WiFi. The tablet has a 1.6 MP front camera and an 8 MP rear camera. The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro has an inbuilt proximity, compass, accelerometer, and light sensors and runs Android 4.4 OS.

Specifications:

BASIC INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Model: Yoga Tablet 2 Pro
Launch date (global): 10/10/2014
Operating system: Android
OS version: 4.4
Type: High End
Starting Price: Rs. 33150

BATTERY

Battery rating (in mah): 9600

DISPLAY

Display resolution (in pixels): 2569 x 1440
Display technology: Qhd IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen
Screen size (in inches): 13.3
Display features: Multi-touch and Proximity Sensor Light Sensor

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: 3G Internet, WiFi, WiFi hotspot Bluetooth and GPS
Headphone connector: 3.5mm

CAMERA

Front camera mp: 1.6
Rear camera mp: 8
Camera features: Autofocus and Front facing camera

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (in mm): 333 x 223 x 12.6
Weight (in grams): 960

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: Intel Atom Z3745
Processor cores: Quad
Processor speed: 1.86 GHz
Internal storage: 32 GB
Bluetooth version: 4.0
Storage expandability (in GB): 64
RAM: 2 GB

MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia features: Video recording, Video Playback Micro USB port, and SIM Card slot
Video formats supported: MP4/H.264/H.263

7. Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 WiFi 16GB

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 WiFi 16GB

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 WiFi 16GB Tablet has a powerful 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2 GB of RAM and runs on the latest Android 4.3 OS. It has a 7.0- inch LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with 1920 x 1080 pixels display resolution. This tablet has a 1.2 MP Front Camera and a 5 MP rear autofocus snapper. The name itself says that it consists 16 GB internal storage memory. The tablet supports NFC, Bluetooth connectivity, and Wi-Fi.

Specifications:

BASIC INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Asus
Model: Google Nexus 7 2013 WiFi 16GB
Launch date (global): 2013-07-01
Operating System: Android
OS version: 4.3
Type: High-End Tablet
Starting Price: Rs. 20200

BATTERY

Battery life (in hours): 9
Battery rating (in mah): 3950

DISPLAY

Display resolution (in pixels): 1920 x 1200
Display technology: IPS LCD HD display
Display features: Multi-Touch Scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass G-Sensor and Light Sensor
Screen size (in inches): 7

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: Telephony, Bluetooth, and WiFi
Headphone connector: 3.5mm

CAMERA

Front camera mp: 1.2
Rear camera mp: 5
Camera features: Front Facing Camera and Autofocus

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (in mm): 114 x 200 x 8.65
Weight (in grams): 290

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Processor cores: Quad
Processor speed: 1.5 GHz
Internal storage: 16 GB
RAM: 2 GB
Bluetooth version: 4.0 LE

MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia features: 400 Mhz Adreno 320 Graphics Video recording and Stereo Speakers MicroUSB port

8. Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display 16GB WiFi

Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display 16GB WiFi

The Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display 16GB WiFi has 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution with 326 ppi. This display has the fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. This tablet supports a 7.9-inch LED-backlit Retina display with IPS technology.

Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display 16GB WiFi has inbuilt Accelerometer. Three-axis Gyrosensor and Digital Compass for an enhanced user experience. This runs on iOS 7 and has a powerful A7 1.3 GHz dual-core processor. The tablet supports Bluetooth 4.0, USB and WiFi connectivity.

Specifications:

BASIC INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Apple
Model: iPad Mini with Retina Display 16GB WiFi
Launch date (global): 2013-10-01
Operating System: iOS
OS version: 7.0.2
Type: High-End Tablet
Starting Price: Rs. 17990

BATTERY

Battery life (in hours): 10

DISPLAY

Display resolution (in pixels): 2048 x 1536
Display technology: LED-backlit Retina display with IPS technology
Display features: Multi-Touch, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, and Ambient light sensor
Screen size (in inches): 7.9

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth and WiFi
Charging port (proprietary, mini/micro USB): Proprietary
Headphone connector: 3.5mm

CAMERA

Front camera mp: 1.2
Rear camera mp: 5
Camera features: Autofocus and Front Facing Camera Geo tagging

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (in mm): 200 x 134.7 x 7.5
Weight (in grams): 331

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: A7
Processor cores: Dual
Processor speed: 1.3 GHz
Internal storage: 16 GB
RAM: 1 GB DDR3
Bluetooth version: 4.0

MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia features: PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) HD video recording, 1080p video playback Built-in speaker and USB 2.0 connectivity Microphone

BOX CONTENTS

Box contents: iPad mini with Retina display Lightning to USB Cable USB Power Adapter.

9. Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10.1 Windows

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10.1 Windows

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10.1 Windows comes with a built-in 3 stage kickstand. It has an Intel Atom processor with 2 GB of RAM. This tablet has a 10.1-inch IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution. It has 32 GB internal memory expandable up to 64 GB. Connectivity options included are Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi. The tablet has a 1.6 MP front camera and an 8 MP rear camera. The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10.1 Windows has a 9600 mAh battery. It runs Windows 8.1 OS.

Specifications:

BASIC INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Lenovo
Model: Yoga Tablet 2 10.1 Windows
Launch date (global): 10/10/2014
Operating system: Windows
OS version: 8.1
Type: High End
Starting Price: Rs. 30200

BATTERY

Battery rating (in mah): 9600

DISPLAY

Display resolution (in pixels): 1200 x 1980
Display technology: HD IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen
Screen size (in inches): 10.1
Display features: Multi-touch and Proximity Sensor Light Sensor

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: 3G Internet, WiFi, WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth and GPS
Headphone connector: 3.5mm

CAMERA

Front camera mp: 1.6
Rear camera mp: 8
Camera features: Autofocus and Front facing camera

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (in mm): 255 x 183 x 7.2
Weight (in grams): 619

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: Intel Atom Z3745
Processor cores: Quad
Processor speed: 1.86 GHz
Internal storage: 32 GB
Bluetooth version: 4.0
Storage expandability (in GB): 64
RAM: 2 GB

MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia features: Video recording, Video Playback Micro USB port, SIM Card slot Accutype keyboard dock
Video formats supported: MP4/H.264/H.263

10. Lenovo IdeaPad Lynx K3011

Lenovo IdeaPad Lynx K3011

The Lenovo IdeaPad Lynx K3011 Tablet has a stylish design. This tablet can be easily converted from a premium tablet to a laptop with the optional keyboard dock. The IdeaPad also offers up to 16 hours of battery life which is ideal for frequent travelers as well as business users.

The IdeaPad Lynx K3011 has an 11.6-inch Five-point multitouch touchscreen with 1366 x 768 pixels HD display. This also consists Connected Standby that syncs your emails even when the tablet is in sleep mode.

Specifications:

BASIC INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Lenovo
Model: IdeaPad Lynx K3011
Launch date (global): 2013-04-01
Operating System: Windows
OS version: 8
Type: High-End Tablet
Starting Price: Rs. 29040

DISPLAY

Display resolution (in pixels): 1366 x 768
Display technology: IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Display features: Multi-touch G-sensor ALS Proximity Sensor
Screen size (in inches): 11.6

CAMERA

Front camera mp: 2
Camera features: Front Facing Camera

BATTERY

Battery life (in hours): 8
Battery rating (in mah): 6800

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: WiFi Bluetooth
Headphone connector: 3.5mm

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: Intel Atom Z2760
Processor cores: Dual
Processor speed: 1.8 GHz
Internal storage: 64 GB
RAM: 2 GB
Bluetooth version: 4.0

DIMENSIONS &AMP, WEIGHT

Dimensions (in mm): 300.9 x 188 x 9.48
Weight (in grams): 640

MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia features: Two USB 2.0 ports(Dock), Micro HDMI port Micro USB port, Detachable keyboard dock Micro SD card slot and Stereo speakers Microphone.


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