Gaming isn’t an afterthought for the best Android tablets in 2025. Pretty much any tablet on this list can handle your favorite titles without breaking a sweat. That said, it’s still a good idea to shop based on what you actually need, not just what looks the most expensive.

If you’re looking to game on Android and want a screen larger than your smartphone’s, the market now offers several high-end options. Most are running the latest chipsets, packing in stylus support, and offering displays that try to justify their increasingly steep prices.

Here’s a breakdown of the best Android tablets for gaming in mid-2025—some new, some just updated, and a few that you still can’t buy globally.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 Plus is probably the most balanced Android gaming tablet out there. It checks nearly every box without veering into the price territory of ultra-premium devices. 

It comes with a 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that refreshes at 120Hz and has HDR10+ support. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, one of the few high-end MediaTek chips finding its way into flagship tablets.

There’s no real surprise in the hardware: 12GB RAM, UFS storage, a 10,090mAh battery, and quad speakers tuned by AKG. You also get microSD expansion, a rare find for devices in 2025. 

And while the 13MP + 8MP dual camera setup on the back isn’t anything extra, the 12MP selfie camera with 4K video support is good enough for the occasional game stream.

Samsung sells the tablet for ₹90,999, which is above the OnePlus Pad 2 and Xiaomi Pad 7, included in this list. 

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

If price isn’t an issue and you believe bigger is better, you have another option from Samsung. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is a 14.6-inch slate featuring an AMOLED panel and the same Dimensity 9300+ chip under the hood. 

It isn’t that different from S10 Plus beyond screen size and memory (up to 16GB with 1TB of storage), and yes, it retains microSD support.

At ₹108,999, it’s Samsung’s most expensive Android slate. You get a slightly better front camera array (dual 12MPs), a bigger 11,200mAh battery, and Wi-Fi 7 support. But unless you’re specifically into cloud gaming or want to multitask with DeX mode, this is mostly for people who prefer oversized screens for everything.

OnePlus Pad 2

If the above models are still too high-end for you, the Android ecosystem offers plenty of options for 1/3rd of the price. You sure will miss out on the extra bells and whistles at this price, but not the essentials. One among those options is the OnePlus Pad 2, which starts at Rs 35,999 in India. 

It comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a 12.1-inch 144Hz LCD, and six speakers. The panel isn’t OLED, but it does support Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

There’s no cellular option or microSD slot, and stylus support is present but limited in utility for gamers. Still, the 9510mAh battery with 67W fast charging and OxygenOS 15 based on Android 14 gives it a reasonably polished experience. 

Xiaomi Pad 7

An even cheaper option is the Xiaomi Pad 7 at a starting price of Rs 27,999. It uses a mid-range Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chip, which is still fast enough for most mobile games. 

Built around an 11.2-inch LCD screen, it offers a 144Hz refresh rate, supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, and its 344 ppi density should make games look sharp.

It comes pre-installed with HyperOS 2, based on Android 15, with long-term update support (four major Android upgrades). There’s no 3.5mm jack or expandable storage, but at this price, it’s hard to find a better value for gaming.

Honorable mentions

OnePlus Pad 2 Pro

The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is a flagship model above the vanilla Pad 2. It’s got a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with dual Oryon cores, a 13.2-inch LCD at 144Hz, and a 12140mAh battery. But it’s only available in China, and even if you could import it, the ColorOS 15 software build might be more limiting than OxygenOS.

Starting at CNY 3,199 (~₹37,900), it technically undercuts the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus while beating it on performance, at least on paper. 

Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra

Another China-only release in this list is the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra. It’s powered by Xiaomi’s custom Xring O1 chip with a 10-core CPU and has a 14-inch AMOLED panel with 1600 nits peak brightness and an Immortalis-G925 GPU, making it the most hardware-packed tablet Xiaomi has released.

It also has eight speakers, 120W charging, a 50MP camera, and 1TB storage with UFS 4.1 support. It’s priced at 5,699 yuan (~₹67,800) for the 12GB + 256GB model. But like the Pad 2 Pro, it’s only being sold in China, and there’s no global release date yet.

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The market for large-screen tablets does not change all that quickly. We only see a new entrant in this space every few months. Fortunately, Xiaomi recently launched its Pad 7 Ultra tablet as a new option for those looking for a big, premium Android tablet. 

Prior to this, the option was (more or less) limited to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. It had a good head start in setting the bar for a high-end Android tablet. Now that both tablets are side by side, let’s see which one could be a better buy for you.

Design and Build

For starters, both tablets are huge. While the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra measures 305.8 x 207.5 x 5.1mm, the Samsung Tab S10 Ultra is even larger at 326.4 x 208.6 x 5.4mm. Neither of these slates is pocketable, rather, they will claim dedicated space in your backpack.

Xiaomi’s model will still, however, be light to carry. At 609g, the Xiaomi slate is considerably lighter than Samsung’s offering. It weighs 718g for Wi-Fi or 723g for the 5G model. Xiaomi also trims the waistline slightly, coming in 0.3 mm thinner.

This means the Pad 7 Ultra has a more svelte footprint in theory. But then again, Samsung prioritizes durability over slimness. The Tab S10 Ultra is made of armor aluminum and features IP68 dust and water resistance.

Stylus support is also available at both ends. Xiaomi supports a magnetically-attached pen (sold separately), while Samsung builds more functionality into its S Pen, which features Bluetooth, gyro, accelerometer, and a 2.8ms latency. The S Pen is more capable, but you may only notice that if you do more than jot down notes or doodle.

Display

Samsung’s 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel is a little larger than Xiaomi’s 14.0-inch AMOLED, but Xiaomi pulls ahead in resolution. The Pad 7 Ultra delivers 2136 x 3200 pixels, resulting in ~275 ppi, while Samsung’s 1848 x 2960 resolution lands at ~239 ppi.

Xiaomi’s panel is also brighter, peaking at 1600 nits versus Samsung’s unspecified but likely lower figure (given past models and performance). It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HDR Vivid. The Tab S10 Ultra offers HDR10+, but skips Dolby Vision entirely. 

Both offer 120Hz refresh rates, but the Xiaomi panel leans more toward content creators who want pixel density and color fidelity, while Samsung’s is geared toward general use, productivity, and media.

Performance

The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra debuts with an Xring O1 chip, a new 3nm processor with a 10-core CPU running at 3.7GHz. It’s paired with the Immortalis-G925 MC16 GPU, and based on specs alone, it’s pushing toward the top of mobile silicon. Xiaomi’s ambition with this chip is clear: take on both Snapdragon and MediaTek with a custom platform optimized for high-end performance.

Samsung’s Tab S10 Ultra uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, a high-end 4nm chip with an octa-core CPU and Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU. It’s capable but slightly behind Xiaomi’s setup on paper, especially with fewer cores and lower top-end clock speed (3.4GHz vs. 3.7GHz).

In actual performance, Xiaomi may edge ahead in multitasking and raw benchmark numbers, but Samsung’s software optimization through One UI may keep things smooth enough that most users won’t notice a difference in day-to-day tasks.

Cameras

Xiaomi gives the Pad 7 Ultra a single 50MP main camera, while Samsung opts for a 13MP + 8MP ultrawide setup on the rear. For front cameras, Xiaomi has a 32MP ultrawide, while Samsung uses a 12MP wide + 12MP ultrawide.

Despite Xiaomi’s higher megapixel count, tablet cameras still aren’t designed for photography. Where it matters most—video calls—both tablets offer 1080p and 4K video support.

Audio and Connectivity

Xiaomi goes all-in with eight speakers supporting Hi-Res audio, while Samsung includes four AKG-tuned speakers. Volume and clarity are likely excellent on both, but Xiaomi may have an edge in spatial audio quality.

Xiaomi also supports Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7, slightly ahead of Samsung’s Bluetooth 5.3 and comparable Wi-Fi 7 support. Samsung’s model supports GPS and eSIM (in the cellular variant), which Xiaomi skips entirely; it has no SIM or GPS onboard.

Xiaomi does offer infrared and NFC (data-only), which are rare on tablets. Samsung counters with Samsung DeX and optional 5G, so both offer unique advantages.

Storage and Battery

Both tablets come in 256GB/12GB RAM, 512GB/12GB RAM, and 1TB/16GB RAM configurations. Samsung includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage, while Xiaomi does not. That could matter if you’re dealing with large video files or prefer expandable storage.

For battery, Xiaomi leads with a 12000mAh cell supporting 120W wired charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging. Samsung’s 11200mAh battery tops out at 45W charging, which feels slow by comparison. Xiaomi clearly wins in charging speed.

Final Thoughts

The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra is newer, thinner, and arguably more powerful on paper. It offers faster charging, a more pixel-dense display, and more speakers. It’s also likely to be cheaper, though Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed global pricing yet.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra offers a more polished software experience, better durability, a more advanced stylus, and longer software support.

If you’re looking for a performance-focused tablet with high-end specs and don’t mind potential quirks in software or availability, the Pad 7 Ultra has appeal. If you want a safer, more reliable experience with proven support and features, Samsung still has the edge. Both are “Ultra” in name, but how that translates to day-to-day use depends heavily on what you need.

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Samsung has opened pre-reservations for its upcoming flagship Galaxy tablets in India, providing consumers the opportunity to secure their devices ahead of the official launch. While the South Korean tech giant has not mentioned the name of the upcoming tablet, leaks suggest that the brand is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Tab S10, Tab S10+, and Tab S10 Ultra tablets.

How to pre-reserve the Galaxy Tab S10 series?

To pre-reserve the new Galaxy tablets, customers need to pay a token amount of Rs 1,000. Those who pre-reserve will enjoy benefits worth Rs 3,499. This early access offer is designed to give consumers added value and a head start in experiencing the latest innovations from Samsung’s tablet lineup.

The pre-reservation process is available on various platforms, including Samsung’s website, Samsung India Smart Cafés, online platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, and authorized retail stores across the country.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra specifications (rumored)

According to a recent leak, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra will have a large 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2960 x 1848 resolution, anti-reflection coating, and a peak brightness of 930 nits. In comparison, the Galaxy Tab S10+ will have a smaller 12.4-inch panel with a 2800 x 152 resolution and a peak brightness of 650 nits.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC will power the Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra. The Plus model will have 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, a microSD card slot, and a 10,090mAh battery with 46W fast charging. On the other hand, the Ultra edition will have 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, a microSD card slot, and an 11,200mAh battery with 45W charging.

The Galaxy Tab S10 series will feature a quad speaker setup for enhanced audio and are expected to launch with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, along with an armor aluminium frame. Both tablets are ultra-slim, measuring 5.4mm and 5.6mm in thickness, respectively. The devices are expected to run on One UI 6.1.1-based Android 14. The Tab S10 series may break cover on Sept. 26 in different markets.

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