In early October, Xiaomi released the first tablet under the Redmi brand. The device is aptly named Redmi Pad.

It is currently the best-value budget Android tablet in almost all the markets where it is available. We even explained the reason behind it.

In India, it is priced at ₹14,999, ₹14,999, and ₹14,999 for 3GB + 64GB, 4GB +  128GB, and 6GB + 128GB memory configurations, respectively. 

The tablet has multiple competitors in the country. But only three of them can be considered a good alternative.

However, before going through the competition, let’s check out what the Redmi Pad has to offer.

The Redmi Pad sports a metal unibody design. It flaunts a 10.61-inch 10-bit display (LCD) with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA+) and up to a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen comes with 220 PPI and 400 nits peak brightness level.

Like most tablets, this one is also TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue light emission. Additionally, it is the world’s first tablet to be certified by SGS for low visual fatigue.

Further, the device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It boots MIUI for Pad, which is an optimized version of MIUI for tablets. Xiaomi promises 2 Android and MIUI updates each and 3 years of security updates.

The tablet arrives with Dolby Atmos-supported quad speakers, an 8MP rear camera, an 8MP front-facing camera, and a MicroSD card slot for storage expansion (up to 1TB). On the connectivity front, it offers dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB Type-C.

Last but not least, it is backed by an 8,000mAh battery with support for 18W wired charging.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at the top competitors of the Redmi Pad in India.

The Best Redmi Pad Alternatives in India

Oppo Pad Air

Software is one of the key highlights of the Redmi Pad. This is the case with Oppo Pad Air as well. It boots ColorOS for Pad, an optimized version of ColorOS for tablets. Unlike the Redmi Pad, the Oppo Pad Air can also be used with phones and Windows PC for productivity via PC Connect.

Further, it has a capable chip in the form of Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. However, the battery is smaller and so is the display. But there’s support for a stylus, which is sold separately.

The tablet is priced at ₹16,999 and ₹19,999 for 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB memory configurations, respectively.

Motorola Moto Tab G62

For some reason, if you want a near-stock Android on a tablet and good hardware in the budget segment, then the Motorola Moto Tab G62 is probably the best option.

Just like the Oppo Pad Air, it is also powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. However, it sports an almost same-sized display as the Redmi Pad and even comes in a cellular (LTE) variant.

Moreover, its battery is only slightly smaller at 7,700mAh and there’s support for faster 20W wired charging.

The WiFi-only variant of the Moto Tab G62 is priced at ₹15,999, whereas the WiFi + LTE version costs ₹17,999. Both models arrive with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

The Galaxy Tab A8 also ships with customized software for tablets. In fact, Samsung’s tablet software can be considered the best on Android.

However, the device houses a slower Unisoc T618 chipset. Also, it is backed by a smaller battery (7,040mAh) than the other two alternatives as well as the Redmi Pad, in addition to having the slowest charging speed (15W).

But it can be availed in a cellular variant, just like the Moto Tab G62. Both WiFi-only and WiFi + LTE models come in 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB memory configurations in India.

Currently, the WiFi version starts at around ₹15,000, while the LTE variant begins at around ₹20,000. The price of the tablet may vary across different channels.

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Flipkart and Amazon have scheduled their annual mega sale events in India for September 23. This festive season sale will begin a day early for subscribers on September 22.

Further, some of the deals are already live ahead of the stipulated dates. Also, certain offers can be availed on other platforms as well.

Therefore, to help our readers, we have compiled multiple deal stories focussing on a single brand. Here, in this article, let’s take a look at all the best offers and deals on Samsung.

The availability of the below-listed deals and offers varies. Hence, we have also specified the platform for your convenience.

Best Samsung Deals and Offers: Flipkart Big Billion Days, Amazon Great Indian Festival & Samsung Festive NO MO FOMO Sale

Galaxy S22 Ultra

Galaxy S22 Plus

Galaxy S22

Galaxy S21 FE

Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Galaxy M53 5G

Galaxy M33 5G

Galaxy F23 5G

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022

Galaxy Tab A8 

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After passing a few local certifications, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 has finally arrived in India. The Galaxy Tab A8 comes as a successor to the Galaxy Tab A7 launched earlier in the country. It brings a UNISOC chipset under the hood and has a large 10.5-inch display.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is priced at Rs 17,999(~$244) in India and comes in Grey, Silver, and Pink colors. The tablet will go on sale starting from January 17 at 12 noon on sites like Amazon, Flipkart, and Samsung’s official website.

Interestingly, the buyers will get a Rs 2,000(~$27) cashback on select debit and credit cards. The tablet also comes with a Book Cover accessory for Rs 999(~$14).

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 India Specifications 

The Galaxy Tab A8 comes with a 10.5-inch TFT display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 16:10 aspect ratio and features a 5MP front camera.

It has a single 8MP camera at the rear placed at the top left. The device has a quad-speaker setup and comes runs on One UI 3.1 on top of Android 11 OS.

UNISOC’s T618 is what powers the handset, and it is paired with 3GB, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB, 128GB of internal storage. It packs a 7,040mAh battery and has a 15W fast charging support. The tablet weighs 500 grams and is 6.9mm in thickness. It has Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 5, and GPS support.

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S21 FE earlier this week. Since the announcement, the company has been revealing its availability in multiple markets. The handset is now up for pre-order in China alongside the Galaxy Tab A8.

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S21 FE and the Galaxy Tab A8 in China. The smartphone and the table are available for pre-order in the country.

In case you do not know, the Galaxy S21 FE is powered by two different chipsets, namely Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100. As China is known for getting Qualcomm variants of Samsung phones, it is not surprising to learn that it is the same case for the successor of Galaxy S20 FE. 

That said, the handset arrives in two memory configurations in the country. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab A8 budget tablet comes in two WiFi and LTE models each.

The new Samsung devices will retail at the following price tags in China starting January 11.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

• Price

  • 8GB + 128GB – ¥4,599 ($721)
  • 8GB + 256GB – ¥4,999 ($784)

• Colors

  • Lavender
  • White
  • Olive
  • Graphite

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

• Price

  • 4GB + 64GB WiFi-only – ¥1,399 ($219)
  • 4GB + 128GB WiFi-only – ¥1699 ($266)
  • 4GB + 64GB LTE – ¥1,699 ($266)
  • 4GB + 128GB LTE – ¥1,999 ($313)

• Colors

  • Gray
  • Silver
  • Pink Gold

The Galaxy S21 FE’s biggest competitor in China is OnePlus 9RT. The latter phone costs way lower than the former.

The  OnePlus device starts at only ¥3,199 ($502) for the base 8GB + 128GB variant. In other words, the Samsung smartphone is costlier by ¥1,400 ($220).

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab A8 a few days back. This budget tablet is now being teased to launch soon in India. Amazon India has a dedicated page for this product detailing some of its features.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is the successor of the Galaxy Tab A7 from late 2020. It starts at €230 in the Netherlands and costs around the same in other European countries.

The slate is scheduled to release in other regions in January. Therefore, it is being now teased in India. Unfortunately, we don’t have any information on its price in the country.

As far as specifications are concerned, the Galaxy Tab A8 sports a 10.5-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA). It measures 246.8 x 161.9 x 6.9mm in dimensions, weighs 508g, and arrives in three colors (Gray, Silver, Pink Gold).

The table is powered by a UNISOC T618 SoC paired with up to 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. If needed, the storage can be further expanded up to 1TB via a MicroSD card slot.

Further, it houses an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. It not only features quad speakers with support for Dolby Atmos but also a 3.5mm headphone jack, in addition to a USB Type-C port.

The slate has all the essential sensors (accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, hall sensor, compass), except for a fingerprint sensor. It runs One UI 3.x based on Android 11 and draws energy from a 7,040mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging.

Finally, the product comes in both WiFi-only and WiFi + LTE variants.

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A few days back, a report revealed the chipsets powering Samsung smartphones and tablets that are set to launch in 2022. Now, another such report details the production units and release scheduled of Samsung tablets, laptops, truly wireless earphones, and a smartwatch that are planned to debut next year. Additionally, it confirms the successors of certain popular products.

According to a report by The Elec (via @FrontTron), Samsung Electronics’ wireless division recently shared its business plan for 2022 with around 30 major partners. In the meeting, the tech giant set a target of increasing its production capacity of tablets, laptops, and wearables (TWS, smartwatches) by 6%, 9%, and more than 35% respectively in 2022 as compared to 2021.

Samsung is targeting around 34 million units of Galaxy Tabs, 7.4 million units of Galaxy Books, 19 million units of Galaxy Watches, and 23 million units of Galaxy Buds. Here’s a rough breakdown of numbers provided by the company.

Samsung Tablet, Laptop, Wearable Production Units 2022

Tablets – 33.6 million units

• Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
  • Q1~Q2 – 0.4 million units
• Galaxy Tab S8+
  • Q1~Q2 – 0.9 million units
• Galaxy Tab S8
  • Q1~Q2 – 1.2 million units
• Galaxy Tab S8 Lite
  • Q3~Q4 – 1.6 million units
• Galaxy Tab A8
  • Q1~Q4 – 11 million units
• Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
  • Q1~Q4 – 11 million units

Laptops – 7.4 million units

• Galaxy Book2 Pro 360
  • Q2~Q4 – 0.3 million units
• Galaxy Book2 Pro / Pro 5G
  • Q2~Q4 – 0.3 million units
• Galaxy Chromebook Go
  • Q2~Q4 – 1.4 million units

Smartwatches – 19 million units

• Galaxy Watch5
  • Q3~Q4 – 4.8 million units

Wireless Earphones – 23 million units

• Galaxy Buds Pro2
  • Q2~Q4 – 3.1 million units
• Galaxy Buds Live2
  • Q3~Q4 – 3.3 million units

As you can see from above, Samsung has officially revealed the successors of popular devices like Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, and Galaxy Watch4, and Galaxy Book Pro series.

Out of all these products, the Galaxy Buds Live is the oldest of all released in Q3 2020. It’s good to know that the company has not discontinued this unique lineup of truly wireless earphones. 

We expect to learn more about the Galaxy Buds Live2 and other upcoming Samsung products before their official announcements via leaks and certifications.

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The Galaxy Tab A8 2021 is an upcoming entry-level tablet by Samsung. We have been hearing about this device for the past few weeks. Ahead of its imminent launch, the slate now gets certified by yet another agency.

The forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab 8 2021 has been certified by WiFi Alliance. The model that has appeared on the certification bureau is the LTE variant with model number SM-X205.

The listing does not say much about the tablet, except for a few little things. First and foremost, it will be officially marketed as ‘Samsung Galaxy Tab A8’ without the 2021 moniker. Secondly, the device will support dual-band WiFi (2.4GHz, 5.0GHz). Lastly, it will run Android 11.

According to previous reports, the slate will feature a metal body design measuring 246.7 x 161.8 x 6.9mm in dimensions. The chassis will include a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and quad speakers.

On the front, the tablet will sport a 10.4-inch FHD+ TFT LCD panel and a 5MP camera. Whereas, the rear side will house an 8MP primary camera and Samsung branding.

As per TÜV Rheinland, the device will be backed by a 7,040mAh battery with support for 7.8W charging. As far as the performance is concerned, Geekbench has revealed that it will feature UNISOC T618 SoC.

Last but not least, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 will be available in silver, gray, and gold color options when it goes official in the near future.

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5K renders of an upcoming Samsung tablet has just surfaced. The tablet in question is the 2021 version of the Galaxy Tab A8, with the renders offering us a first look at its design and a report revealing key specifications of the device.

The render and specs leak arrive from 91Mobiles and @OnLeaks. In the report, we can observe high quality 5K renders and a 360 degree video of the upcoming Galaxy Tab A8. In other words, we have a complete and clear view of the tablet’s design. The images reveal that the 2021 Galaxy Tab A8 is similar in design to its predecessor, with noticeable bezels on all sides of the display and a single camera on the rear.

Looking at the design, the top sports two speaker grills along with a microphone, while the right side houses the volume rockers and fingerprint scanner. Similarly, the bottom also houses two speaker grills and a microphone alongside the USB Type C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Apart from the camera on the rear, the back panel features the brand’s logo in the center.

Furthermore, OnLeaks shared the key specifications of the tablet, which sports a 10.4 inch display that is expected to offer Full HD+ screen resolution. The lone rear camera is an 8 megapixel sensor and a quad speaker system that will reportedly support Dolby Atmos as well. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this tablet like its pricing and launch date is still unknown, but the South Korean tech giant is expected to launch the Tab A8 2021 in an LTE version and a WiFi only variant as well.

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