Tablet reviews

We've reviewed several budget-friendly tablets. The HONOR Pad X8a starts at just ₱7,999 and features an 11-inch display and Snapdragon 680 chipset. For under ₱16,000, the HONOR Pad 9 and POCO Pad (both ₱15,999) offer 2.5K displays with 120Hz refresh rates, with the POCO Pad having a performance edge due to its Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset.

Recent high-end announcements include the OnePlus Pad 3 with a 13.2-inch 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and a 12,140mAh battery. We've also looked at the Huawei MatePad 12 X (₱37,999), which features a 12-inch 144Hz Paper Matte Display and is marketed as a companion for power users. Additionally, Lenovo is working on a new top-of-the-line 8.8-inch mini tablet with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

Yes, we examine the potential of tablets to replace laptops, particularly for productivity. We've reviewed the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch, highlighting its versatility with a magnetic keyboard and third-gen M-Pencil as tools that could replace a traditional laptop setup for certain users.