Best Budget Tablets for Back-to-School 2026 | Under P10,000

A new school year means new projects, research papers, presentations, and online learning tasks.

Whether you’re a student searching for a dependable study companion or a parent looking for a practical device to support your child’s education, a tablet can be a versatile tool for learning anytime, anywhere.

To help you find the right option without overspending, we’ve rounded up some of the best budget-friendly tablets available in the Philippines in 2026.

DISCLAIMER: The tablets featured in this list reflect their suggested retail prices (SRP) at launch. Prices may change without prior notice.

REDMI Pad 2 (9.7-inch)

Starting-off with the REDMI Pad 2 9.7-inch tablet. This is probably the smallest and most affordable entry that we have on the list, priced at only Php7,999.

It sports a 9.7-inch 2K display with support for smooth 120Hz refresh rate and has up to 600 nits of brightness for better outdoor viewing.

On board is a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 chipset, configured with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Software-wise, it’s running Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.

For cameras, it carries an 8-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front, enough for casual use, attending meetings and calls. The tablet also comes with dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio support, 4G LTE connectivity, and a large 7,600mAh battery with support for 18W charging.

For reference, it got a decent battery life, achieving nearly 15 hours of uptime in our PCMark battery test.

REDMI Pad 2 (9.7-inch)

• PHP 7,999 | 4GB+64GB, Wi-Fi version Lazada Lazada → Shopee Shopee →
• PHP 8,999 | 4GB+64GB, LTE version Lazada Lazada → Shopee Shopee →

HONOR Pad X8b

Moving on, we have the HONOR Pad X8b sporting a larger 11-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD panel with 90Hz refresh rate.

The larger screen offers a wider view for reading, attending online classes, and reviewing documents.

Powering the tablet is a Snapdragon 680 chip, with 4GB RAM and 128GB of expandable storage.

For basic camera features, it includes a 5-megapixel front shooter and a 5-megapixel rear camera for scanning notes and documents.

Quad speakers help deliver clear sounds, while the large 8300mAh battery can last through a full day of studying and school activities.

In our PCMark battery life test, it was able to achieve over 29 hours of uptime which is the longest by far on this list.

HONOR Pad X8b

• PHP 10,999 | 4GB+128GB (Wi-Fi only) Lazada Lazada → Shopee Shopee →

Infinix XPAD 30e

Next up, there’s the Infinix XPAD 30E which starts at Php8,999 for the 4GB+128GB variant. And what’s great about this tablet is it comes with 4G LTE connectivity on board.

That means it won’t be limited to Wi-Fi connection and you could actually take it outdoors without worrying not getting internet connection.

It also features an 11-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel, a MediaTel Helio G-Series chip (MT8786), and up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage.

Camera-wise, it comes with an 8-megapixel rear and a 5-megapixel front camera. And it packs a 7200mAh battery with 10W of wired charging support.

Infinix XPAD 30e

• PHP 8,999 | 4GB+128GB (4G) Lazada Lazada → Shopee Shopee →
• PHP 10,999 | 8GB+256GB (4G) Lazada Lazada → Shopee Shopee →

OPPO Pad SE

OPPO didn’t leave itself behind as it also brings us another option for this list, the OPPO Pad SE, priced at Php9,999.

It’s yet another 11-inch tablet with a WUXGA resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.

Powering the tablet is a MediaTek Helio G100 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. No storage expansion here though.

Battery-wise, it packs a large 9340mAh unit with 33W wired fast charging.

It has the biggest battery capacity out of all we’ve featured so far, which lasted almost 18 hours in our PCMark battery life test.

OPPO Pad SE

• PHP 9,999 | 4GB+128GB Lazada Lazada → Shopee Shopee →
• PHP 11,999 | 4GB+128GB (LTE) Lazada Lazada → Shopee Shopee →

POCO Pad C1

Lastly, there’s the new POCO Pad C1 in the Philippines with a starting price of Php8,999.

On paper, it is identical with the REDMI Pad 2 9.7-inch, featuring literally the same specs, exccept there’s no LTE connectivity here.

The tablet sports the same 9.7-inch 2K display with 120Hz refresh rate and 600 nits of outdoor brightness.

It’s equipped with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 processor paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

There’s a 7600mAh battery inside, and the tablet supports 18W of wired charging.

POCO Pad C1

• PHP 8,999 | 4GB+64GB Lazada Lazada → Shopee Shopee →
• PHP 10,999 | 6GB+128GB Shopee Shopee →

These are some of the tablets that you can purchase without spending too much. But, if you have extra, then we have one more option for you to consider.

TechLife Pad Plus 2

TechLife Pad Plus 2 was recently launched in the Philippines, and it’s packing the largest display out of the bunch.

It has a 12-inch IPS LCD screen with 2K resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, it has a MediaTek Helio G100 chip combined with 4GB RAM and 128GB expandable storage.

The TechLife Pad Plus 2 also packs a large 9000mAh battery with 18W charging. It comes with LTE connectivity, so students can stay connected even without Wi-Fi.

TechLife Pad Plus 2 (12-inch)

• PHP 14,999 | 4GB+128GB (LTE) Lazada Lazada → Shopee Shopee →

And that’s it for this list of best budget tablets that you can buy this back to school season!

Which one are you picking up? Or do you have other options to go for? Let us know in the comments below!