As 2024 dawns, let’s celebrate the best of 2023 has to offer!
In this list, we’re setting our sights on the best of the best tablets—released in 2023—that you can snag in the Philippines. So, without further ado, let’s get started!
HONOR Pad X9
First up is the HONOR Pad X9 posing as your personal entertainment haven at a very affordable price.
Imagine six speakers blasting your favorite tunes gazing at its gorgeous 11.5-inch 2K display with a buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Movies feel epic, games come alive, and even scrolling through social media is a treat! Plus, the Snapdragon 685 chipset keeps things zippy.
Its 7,250mAh battery is great for binge-watching sessions. And get this, it even includes a free smart keyboard in the box—all for just PHP 11,590.
realme Pad 2
Next, the realme Pad 2. This guy is all about media consumption as well, with its quad-speaker setup and Dolby Atmos magic.
It boasts an 11.5-inch 2K display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It’s got the power you need with its MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, up to 16GB of RAM, and a generous 8,360 mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
It starts at just PHP 11,999 for the 128GB trim and PHP 15,999 for the 256GB option.
HUAWEI MatePad 11.5
Now, let’s kick things up a notch with the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5-inch.
This beauty rocks a crisp 2.2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate for super smooth scrolling and gaming.
Under the hood, it’s got the powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 that enables multitasking like a piece of cake. It gets the job done more conveniently too, thanks to its multi-window features and Super Device for seamless operation with other Huawei devices.
On-the-go users will love the 4G connectivity accompanied with its long-lasting 7,700 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging. All this for just PHP 13,999!
Xiaomi Pad 6
Feeling a little fancy? The Xiaomi Pad 6 is here with its gorgeous 11-inch Wide Quad HD+ IPS screen and a silky-smooth 144Hz refresh rate.
This thing is a visual feast, perfect for watching movies with Dolby Vision and complete coverage of the DCI-P3 color space.
Plus, it’s got quad speakers and Dolby Atmos, so you’re in for an immersive audio experience.
It’s powered by the flagship-level Snapdragon 870 chip, paired with a speedy 8GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. And its 8,840 mAh battery with 33W fast charging keeps you going all day.
It starts at PHP 17,999 for the 128GB trim, and PHP 21,999 for the 256GB config.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Finally, we have an entry for the premium segment, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9.
Despite being the base model in the series, this is indeed a flagship tablet. It boasts a Snapdragon 8 Gen2 Made for Galaxy chipset, with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB expandable storage.
Yep, you can even add more storage with a microSD card, which is weirdly rare in its price range.
The 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ format is just stunning to look at.
Online meetings are a breeze with the 12-megapixel front camera, and the in-display fingerprint sensor makes unlocking with ease.
The 8,400 mAh battery with 45W fast charging keeps you powered up, and it’s even water and dust resistant with its IP68 rating. Plus, it comes with a free S-Pen stylus in-the-box that’s also IP68 rated.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 starts at PHP 54,990 for the 12GB + 256GB trim.
But if you want it bigger and more feature-packed, there are the Plus and Ultra variants with bigger displays, more cameras, and bigger battery packs to grab.
Disclaimer: This list compiles all Philippine releases in 2023, showing a mix of suggested retail prices and current prices as of December 2023. Prices may change without prior notice.
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