Top tablets under 15,000 rubles 2021: which one is better to choose

Why are they good?

The advantage of this type of technology, compared to smartphones, is a large screen, from which it is convenient to view photos and videos, play and read. Compact sizes and fairly powerful internal content (memory, processor, etc.) make tablets more convenient than laptops for travel or work meetings.

The touch screen simplifies operation of the device, and the built-in camera and 3G modem make it possible to make regular calls or use numerous communication applications.

Digma CITI Octa 70

Display: 7 inches, IPS, 1920*1200
Processor: Spreadtrum SC9863
Memory: 4/64 GB
Battery: 2800 mAh
OS: Android 9

Price: from 8,200 rub.

Digma Citi Octa 70 is not just a good tablet under 15,000 rubles with a 7-inch diagonal, but also the only one of this size with adequate parameters. This is not the most popular chipset, but it provides a large supply of RAM and permanent memory, has a high screen resolution, supports two SIM cards and works as a mobile phone. Cameras - 5 and 2 megapixels, image quality is average.

Advantages:

High quality picture.
Lots of memory.
Possibility of installing two SIM cards.
Call function.
Modern OS.

Flaws:

Weak battery.
The screen is easily scratched; it is worth sticking glass or film on it immediately after purchase.

Tips for choosing

To buy a good tablet under 15,000 rubles, it is advisable to consider the following parameters:

purposes of use and budget - to listen to music, view photos and videos, there is no need to buy an expensive device, but to search for information on the Internet for a long time, run powerful applications or games, you will need a more expensive and productive gadget;
operating system - Android (many applications, affordable price, but not always timely updates), iOS (upper price segment, the latest services and programs, but no support for memory cards), Windows 10 (a complete replacement for a laptop with the same OS);
screen matrix - the best picture quality is provided by OLED (AMOLED) and IPS (PLS), but they are more expensive than others;
storage size - 16 GB is enough for surfing the Internet and communicating, but for movies, photos and music you need more free space;
battery capacity - affects the operating time of the device without recharging;
camera - megapixels are not as important as having a front-facing camera to be able to communicate via video conference;
performance - the amount of RAM (at least 2 GB) and processor frequency (from 1.9 GHz) are important for devices on which you plan to run professional graphics programs or play 3D games.

Gadgets also differ in screen size and form factor.

Choosing between brand and price

You shouldn’t overpay for fame and the image of the company that produced the tablet. In this matter, it is advisable to stick to the middle. There is no need to buy very cheap models from unknown brands, as they may be of poor quality. But not everyone needs premium gadgets. Among middle-class devices there are many reliable and productive options, for example, those included in the rating of tablets under 15,000 rubles in 2021.

Do inches matter?

It is better to choose the device screen size based on the purpose of use:

compact models (up to 8 inches) are suitable for browsing websites, reading books, communicating, playing games;
medium gadgets (9-10 inches) are indispensable for those who watch multimedia content and also sometimes use devices for work;
large displays (11-12 inches) are needed to solve many business tasks, for example, viewing presentations, editing files.

Typically, the screen size also affects the price. The larger it is, the more expensive the device.

For what purpose do you need a tablet?

The main thing to start with when considering the best tablets under 15,000 rubles is what purpose the device is needed for. The answer to this question will effectively guide the user through several excellent models.

There are no devices in this price segment that have all the top specs and features, but some of them may be. Therefore, it is recommended to select a gadget not just according to the rating, but also according to your needs.

For example, you need a tablet computer for constant use for the whole family, which includes small children. It would seem that you can buy a model with average technical characteristics, and that’s all. But no.

In such a situation, you need to opt for a device with a metal body, and also ensure that it runs children’s games and has enough RAM to watch movies continuously.

Or another case when you need a gadget for games. A powerful chipset and video processor are very important here, as well as a large 10-inch display to make touch control convenient.

Care Tips

In order for the tablet to serve for a long time and not require the help of service center employees, it is important to handle the equipment correctly:

Wipe the capacitive multi-touch with a microfiber cloth;
use protective film or glass and a case;
Polish difficult stains only with products intended for the care of screens of this type:
do not keep the gadget in direct sunlight or near heating devices;
Protect from dust, moisture, sand.

To increase the service life of the device, it is recommended to avoid operation in rapidly changing conditions.

TOP 5 tablets with a diagonal of 8 inches

HUAWEI MatePad T 8.0 32Gb LTE

The first tablet on my list is a representative of the Huawei company, model T mediapad, LTE version, modification 2/32 for 10,000 rubles. The tablet is perfect for surfing the Internet, viewing multimedia content, and also for performing not particularly complex tasks. But keep in mind, due to sanctions on the Huawei company, this device does not support Google services, so you will have to download all the necessary applications through the built-in EP GALLERELIYA store, or through third-party applications. As for performance, the processor from the Mediatek MT8768 is responsible for it; the pebble, of course, is far from the most powerful, but in this price category there are worse. In Antutu version 8, this processor scores 92,000 points, which is not bad in principle. The display installed here is 8-inch with an IPS matrix, a resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels. There are two cameras, a 5 MP main camera and a 2 MP selfie camera. You can't get good photos with them, but you can use them for video calls. There is a face recognition function. The tablet supports basic communication standards, such as 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth version 5.0, GPS and Glonass. There is a slot for a memory card. Battery capacity 5100 mAh. The case is metal. Weight 325 grams.

Lenovo Tab M8 TB-8505X 2/32Gb

The second tablet on my list is Lenovo Tab M8 TB-8505X, memory modification 2/32 for 10,000 rubles. Which is fundamentally different from the previous device in that there are stereo speakers and there are no problems with Google services, but there are, of course, some nuances, for example, the body is made of plastic, and the Helio A22 processor, which is in version 8 of Antutu, is responsible for the performance scores only 80,000 points. The display here is 8 inches, IPS matrix with a resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels. The main camera is the same at 5 MP, and the selfie camera is 2 MP. 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth version 5.0 and GPS are supported. There is a slot for a memory card. Battery capacity 5000 mAh. Weight 305 grams. But keep in mind, some have noted that the screen on this tablet is not dim. And yet, don’t expect miracles from tablets for this money, because you can see for yourself that their hardware is weak.

Lenovo Tab 4 TB-8504X LTE 2/16Gb

The third tablet is also from Lenovo, model Tab 4 TB-8504X LTE version, memory modification only 2/16 for 10,500 rubles. This model differs from previous devices in that the processor here is already Snapdregon, but keep in mind, this is just an old quad-core 425 dragon. The display here has a similar size and resolution, IPS matrix. Main camera 5 MP, selfie camera 2 MP. Battery capacity 4850 mAh. But on the other hand, this tablet supports 2 SIM cards, and it has stereo speakers, but the body, however, is still made of plastic, its weight is 310 grams. Well, as a bonus, it has a built-in FM tuner. And now about the nuances, many people buy it for use in a taxi and they encountered an error such as 505 when installing the Yandex navigator, so this problem is treated - like this. You need to first remove all pre-installed Yandex services from the tablet, and then install the navigator. Well, after that, install those applications from Yandex that you need. Thus, Error 505 disappears.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T295

Next on my list is the Samsung tablet model A 8.0 SM-T295, modification 2/32 for 11,000 rubles. This tablet is also very similar to its previous brothers. After all, these are the same 8 inches with a resolution of 1280 by 800, TFT matrix. There is also support for all major communication channels, such as 3G, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth version 4.2, GPS and Glonass. The battery is installed with a capacity of 5100 mAh. There is a slot for a memory card. 8 MP main camera, 2 MP selfie camera. The body is made of metal, the weight of the tablet is 347 grams. But the processor here is still old and weak, because it is a 4-core Snapdregon 429.

HUAWEI MediaPad M5 Lite 8 LTE

In fifth place I have HUAWEI MediaPad M5 Lite 8, LTE version, modification 3/32 for 15,000 rubles. In the price category up to 15,000 rubles, this tablet is the best of all presented, because it already has a high-quality IPS display with a screen resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels. There are already 3 gigs of RAM. The main camera is 13 MP. Selfie camera 8 MP. And of course, there is good performance here, because... The heart of the tablet is the 8-core Kirin 710 processor, which scores 159,000 points in Antutu version 8. The battery is installed with a capacity of 5100 mAh. The device supports basic communication standards. There is a slot for a memory card. The case is made of metal, weight 310 grams. There are no problems with Google services.

Well, now let's look at 10-inch tablets. And let's also start with the cheapest ones.

No. 2 – Lenovo Tab 4 TB-X304L 16Gb

Price: 10,969 rubles

The Lenovo Tab 4 TB-X304L 16Gb tablet with a Snapdragon 425 processor and 2 GB of RAM is capable of showing decent performance not only when surfing the Internet and watching videos, but also in games such as Hearthstone. The device runs on Android 7.1.1 OS. The main feature of the firmware is the absence of unnecessary pre-installed applications that slow down the operation of the gadget.

The advantages include the speakers. They produce pleasant Dolby sound, and you can customize it using the built-in program. The 10.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels has a good response and a detailed picture, but it is deprived of an oleophobic coating, so we recommend immediately sticking a film on it. The icing on the cake of the positive aspects of the model is its dimensions - 505 grams of weight will allow you to easily carry the tablet with you in a backpack or bag.

Lenovo Tab M10 TB-X505X

Display: 10 inches, IPS, 1280*800
Processor: Snapdragon 429
Memory: 2/3 and 16/32 GB
Battery: 4850 mAh
OS: Android 9

Price: from 11,800 rub.

Lenovo Tab M10 is an inexpensive tablet with a 10-inch screen that can be easily purchased in Russian stores. Its body is made of plastic, there are two front speakers and cameras of 2 and 5 megapixels. The chipset for 2021 is modest, but the performance is enough for surfing, watching movies, messengers and simple games. For communication, you can install one SIM card, which allows you to access the Internet via LTE and make calls.

Advantages:

Good sound.
Call function.
Comfortable performance.
Good build quality.
Call function.

Flaws:

The resolution is not very high - small text is difficult to read.
Weak cameras.
A lot of unnecessary software.

HUAWEI MatePad T 10 LTE (2020)

Display: 9.7 inches, IPS, 1280*800
Processor: Kirin 710A
Memory: 2/32 GB
Battery: 5100 mAh
OS: Android 10

Price: from 12,400 rub.

The new product from Huawei received a proprietary Kirin 710A chipset with eight 2 GHz cores and 2 GB of RAM. This is not the most productive option, but it is quite enough for everyday use and entertainment. The model has a 9.7-inch screen, made using IPS technology and certified by TÜV Rheinland, which indicates the best settings for eye safety. In addition, there are several modes of its operation - for reading, use in the dark, and others. The device will also please you with its sound. There are two symmetrical speakers and proprietary HUAWEI Histen 6.1 technology, which will provide clear and rich sound in games, movies and when listening to music.

The MatePad T 10 LTE (2020) allows you to install a SIM card here that works in the 4G network, has a dual-band Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth 5.0 and a USB-C connector with support for the OTG function. Cameras – 5 and 2 MP. The device runs on Android 10 and has a proprietary shell, but there is no support for Google services.

Advantages:

Modern appearance.
Slim body.
Latest OS version.
Great screen.
Sound quality.
Dual Wi-Fi bands.

Flaws:

No Google services.
Lots of unnecessary software out of the box (can be removed).
Heavy (450 grams).

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T295

Display: 8 inches, TFT, 1280*800
Processor: Snapdragon 429
Memory: 2/32 GB
Battery: 5100 mAh
OS: Android 9

Price: from 9,800 rub.

Samsung devices are often more expensive than their competitors, and the Galaxy Tab A is not the most affordable option in our rating. However, it still offers good parameters, and the build quality is one of the best. Users receive an 8-inch device with two high-quality speakers, a good amount of permanent memory, support for GPS and LTE (one SIM), as well as comfortable performance for everyday tasks and a simple interface. Cameras - 8 and 2 megapixels, photo quality is average.

Advantages:

High quality build.
Nice and simple interface.
Good sound quality.
Ergonomics.

Flaws:

The screen is not very bright.

BQ 8077L Exion Plus

Display: 8 inches, IPS, 1280*800
Processor: Spreadtrum SC9863A
Memory: 3/32 GB
Battery: 4000 mAh
OS: Android 10

Price: from 8,000 rub.

A good tablet under 15,000 rubles was released by BQ. The model received a metal body in different colors, including bright red, blue and gold options. The image is displayed on an 8-inch matrix with good viewing angles. The device runs on an eight-core Spreadtrum SC9863A chipset, which, together with 3 GB of RAM, is capable of running undemanding games. The permanent storage is installed at 32 GB, it can be expanded with a MicroSD card, but for this you will have to sacrifice one SIM. There are two of them installed here, support for LTE networks is provided. The main 8 MP camera has a flash, the front camera is 2 MP. The new product runs on the latest version of Android 10 OS.

Advantages:

Good performance.
Two SIM cards with LTE.
Metal body.
Latest OS version.
There is little unnecessary software and it can be easily removed.

Flaws:

Quite thick and heavy (10 mm, 350 grams).
There is only one speaker and it is brought out to the rear.
Modest cameras.

TOP 5 tablets with a diagonal of 10 inches

Lenovo Tab M10 TB-X505X

The first device on my list is Lenovo Tab M10 TB-X505X, LTE version, modification 2/32 for 11,500 rubles. In fact, the characteristics of this tablet are no different from eight-inch options for the same money. After all, the processor here is still the same old 4-core Snapdregon 429. There are also two cameras, the main one is 5 megapixels, the selfie camera is 2 megapixels. Basic communication standards are supported. There is a slot for a memory card. Battery capacity 4800 mAh. Even the screen resolution here is similar - it is 1280 by 800 pixels, only the size is larger, because it is 10 whole and 1 tenth of an inch, IPS matrix. The case is metal. Weight 460 grams. Therefore, keep in mind that this tablet is only suitable for surfing the Internet and viewing multimedia content, don’t even count on more.

Lenovo Tab M10 TB-X605L

The second tablet is also from Lenovo, model Tab M10 TB-X605L, modification 2/16 for 12,000 rubles. Despite the fact that it costs only 500 rubles more, in general the tablet will be more interesting than the previous device. Firstly, the screen resolution is better here, which is 1920 by 1200 pixels. The screen itself has an IPS matrix, measuring 10.1 inches. Secondly, the processor here is a little more powerful, it is Snapdregon 450, which scores 89,000 points in version 8 of Antutu. But everything else is similar here. This is a weak 5 MP main camera and a 2 MP selfie camera. Support for major communication standards is available. There is a slot for a memory card. The battery is installed with a capacity of 4850 mAh. The weight of the device is 480 grams. But keep in mind that due to the high screen resolution, the old processor does not cope well with the tasks assigned to it, so many people complain about it, that the tablet constantly thinks and slows down.

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus TB-X606X

In third place in terms of price, I placed another tablet from Lenovo, the Tab M10 Plus TB-X606X model, modification 2/32 for 14,500 rubles. This device, like the previous tablet, has a screen resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels, an IPS matrix measuring 10.3 inches. Processor from Mediatek, Helio P22. The main camera is 8MP. Selfie camera 5MP. The battery is installed with a capacity of 5000 mAh. 3G and 4G networks are supported. There is a slot for a memory card. The body is made of metal, weight 460 grams.

HUAWEI MediaPad T5 10

In fourth place is a tablet from HUAWEI, model MediaPad T5 10 modification 3/32 for 15,000 rubles. I consider this device from the entire list to be the best among all presented 10-inch tablets, since here the more or less good Kirin 659 processor is responsible for the performance, and there is already 3 gigs of RAM, not 2. The display has a resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels, matrix IPS, 10.1 inches in size. The battery is installed with a capacity of 5100 mAh. Main camera 5 MP, selfie camera 2 MP. There is a slot for a memory card. The body is made of metal, the weight of the device is 460 grams. The tablet has no problems with Google services.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T515 2/32

Well, in last place in terms of price, I placed a tablet from Samsung, model Galaxy Tab A 10 SM-T515, modification 2/32 for 16,000 rubles. The device has a screen size of 10.1 inches with a screen resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels, TFT matrix. The processor here is of its own production - it is an 8-core Exinos 7904. There are stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos. 8 MP main camera, 5 MP selfie camera. The tablet supports basic communication standards. There is a slot for a memory card. Battery capacity 6150 mAh. The case is metal. Weight 470 grams.