Best Android Tablets of 2025: Samsung, OnePlus & More

Android tablets had a rough decade. Between 2013 and about 2021, the honest answer to 'should I buy an Android tablet?' was usually 'probably not.' App scaling was inconsistent, software support was short, and the hardware never quite justified the iPad comparison. In 2025, the honest answer has changed.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra — The iPad Pro Alternative

The Tab S10 Ultra's 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display is something you have to see to appreciate. It's enormous, sharp, and bright in a way that makes the iPad Pro look almost restrained. Samsung's DeX mode — which turns the tablet into something resembling a desktop when connected to a monitor and keyboard — is the most functional attempt at 'tablet as laptop replacement' outside of iPadOS. The included S Pen is as precise as any stylus I've used, and Samsung bundles Note productivity apps that justify it. The price ($1,100+) is steep, but you're getting a genuinely flagship device.

OnePlus Pad 2 — Best Value Premium Android Tablet

The OnePlus Pad 2 is what happens when a company decides to undercut the premium tier by $400 and still make something genuinely good. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a 144Hz LCD display (not AMOLED, but smooth), and OxygenOS — which remains the cleanest Android skin that isn't stock — make this a daily driver I'd recommend without hesitation. The camera isn't exceptional and the accessories ecosystem is thin compared to Samsung. But for the money, it's remarkable.