0:00Sup peeps, Early Fugate Tech, and it’s
0:02that time of the year again where we
0:03look back to different devices we review
0:05for the year. In particular, we’re
0:07counting down our five favorite tablets
0:09of 2025 that are officially available
0:11here in the Philippines. The list covers
0:12different price points from flagship
0:14powerhouses to budget friendly machines,
0:16which we think really stood out. So,
0:18without further ado, let’s dive right
0:20in.
0:23If you want an all-rounder tablet that
0:25can handle almost everything without
0:27compromise, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro easily
0:30takes the spot. It’s powered by the
0:31Snapdragon 8s G3, which gives it an
0:33almost flagship level performance for
0:35multitasking, productivity, and
0:37demanding games. Paired with its 11.2 in
0:39IPS LCD screen with up to 144 hertz
0:42refresh rate, everything feels fast and
0:44polished, making [music] this tablet
0:45comfortable for both work and
0:47entertainment. It’s also a great option
0:49if you plan to use a keyboard or stylus
0:51and treat it like a lightweight
0:52productivity machine. With that, it
0:54doesn’t feel like a tablet that’s
0:55limited to just casual use. Here in the
0:57Philippines, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro starts
0:59at 29,999
1:01pesos for the 8 gig plus 256 gig
1:03variant, while higher configurations can
1:05reach around 33,999
1:08pesos. But if you want a more affordable
1:10version, there’s also the base model
1:12Xiaomi Pad 7, which still packs a punch
1:14while coming in at just under 20,000
1:16pesos. So, there’s that. If your
1:19priority is screen comfort and
1:20day-to-day usability, the Huawei Mate
1:22Pad 11.5 Papermat Edition is a solid
1:25daily driver. The large display works
1:27well for reading, browsing, watching
1:28videos, and split screen multitasking,
1:30and the paper matte finish helps reduce
1:32glare during long sessions. This tablet
1:34isn’t about raw performance, though, as
1:36it runs on Huawei’s screen series
1:38[music] chipset, which focuses more on
1:40efficiency. App selection won’t be an
1:41issue as well, as we saw how much Huawei
1:43has improved its app gallery over the
1:45years. In the Philippines, the Huawei
1:47Mate Pad 11.5 Papermat Edition is
1:49typically priced at around 21,999
1:52pesos, depending on the bundle you go
1:54for. Under the mid-range category, the
1:56Pocopad X1 delivers strong value thanks
1:58to its Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 chipset.
2:00[music] This processor gives it enough
2:02power for smoothly use, multitasking,
2:04and casual gaming without pushing the
2:06price too high. It’s the kind of tablet
2:07that feels fast for everyday task while
2:09still being capable enough for games
2:11when you want to unwind. You get an 11.2
2:132 in IPS LCD display with a smooth 144
2:16Herz refresh rate. What makes it stand
2:18out is how balanced it feels. You’re not
2:20paying extra for features you won’t use,
2:22but you’re also not sacrificing basic
2:23performance or usability. For students
2:25and general users, it hits that sweet
2:27spot really well. Locally, the Pocopad
2:29X1 is usually priced at 24,999
2:33pesos during sales. It often drops
2:35closer to 19,999 pesos, making it an
2:38even better value if you catch it. For
2:40users who value performance but want
2:42something more compact, the Lenovo
2:44Legion Tab 8.8 Gen 3 is exactly the one
2:46you’re looking for. The tablet is
2:48powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Its
2:50smaller size make it easier to hold,
2:52especially for gaming while still being
2:53able to deliver fast and responsive
2:55gameplay for demanding apps and games.
2:57Locally, the Lenovo Legion Tab 8.8 Gen 3
2:59is officially priced at 29,95
3:02pesos, keeping it just under 30,000
3:04mark. Rounding out the list is the
3:06HonorPad X9A, which proves that a budget
3:09tablet can still be enjoyable to use.
3:10Under the hood, it runs on the
3:12Snapdragon 685, which is designed for
3:14efficiency and everyday tasks rather
3:15than heavy performance. It’s best
3:17suitable for tasks like online classes,
3:19video streaming, browsing, and video
3:21calls without major issues. Not to
3:23mention, it has surprisingly capable
3:24quad speakers. You’re not getting a
3:26flagship performance here, but for the
3:28price, it delivers a decent enough
3:30experience. The HonorPad X9A is
3:32officially priced at 10,999 pesos in the
3:35Philippines, making it one of the best
3:36value budget tablets this year. And
3:38there you have it. These are my five
3:40favorite tablets of 2025 here in the
3:42Philippines. The good thing is that
3:43there really isn’t a bad choice on this
3:45list. It just comes down to how you plan
3:47to use your tablet and how much you’re
3:49willing to spend. But what about you?
3:50Will you get any of this for the
3:52holidays? We’d love to hear your
3:53thoughts in the comments below. If you
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4:04I’ll see you guys in the next one. Bye.
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