7 Popular tablets of 2015

They swivel, stand-up on a kickstand, come at all the different price points but fulfill all enterprise class productivity tasks

Google Nexus 9

Price: Rs.31,090

Key Specs

• 8.9-inch 4:3 IPS LCD 2048 x 1536 screen
• 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.6MP front camera
• Nvidia Tegra K1 processor with 2GB RAM
• Android 5.0 Lollipop, 425g, 7.9mm thick

Pros: Powerful performer, sleek design, 13 hours battery life

Cons: No expandable storage through micro SD card slot

It is the Google’s first flagship tablet to run Android Lollipop 5.0, and will be the first to receive timely updates. It is also first among the Nexus devices to use a 4:3-ratio screen rather than a widescreen one. It performs steadily with many apps open, and switching between them is breeze. This well-rounded tablet from Google and HTC is a powerful tablet suitable for everyday use and provides a premium Android experience. The only shortcoming is non expandable 32GB storage, however you can connect USB on the go to add storage.

Lenovo Yoga 2

Price: Rs. 20,990

Key Specs

• 8” IPS Display, Resolution: 1920*1200, Wi-Fi
• Intel Atom Z3745 processor, Android KitKat v4.4 OS
• 2GB DDR3 RAM, Intel HD Graphics, 16GB Internal Memory
• Bluetooth, 9600mAh Battery

Pros: Built quality, performance

Cons: Front camera

The tablet comes with a cylindrical base which houses the mega-sized battery and also acts as a kickstand for the tablet. The kickstand enables the user to use it in four different modes: Hold, Tilt, Stand and Hang. Volume controls and micro -USB ports are housed at left side of device. Battery life on Yoga 2 is stunner and so are the looks. It delivers good overall performance and is best suited for tech-savvy consumers who want a long lasting device.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Price: Rs. 39,400

Key Specs

• 8 inch AMOLED Display Screen
• Exynos 5433 (1.9GHz Quad + 1.3GHz Quad) Core Processor
• 3GB RAM, 8MP AF + 2.1MP FF Camera
• 4000 mAH Battery, Android Lollipop, Wi-Fi, LTE

Pros: Fingerprint scanner, display, slimmer

Cons: Comes at a high price

The razer thin 8 inch Galaxy Tab 2 is more gorgeous than before and competes with Apple iPad Mini 4. The brilliant screen, plentiful storage capacity and sleek build make it a great tablet for everyday use at home or on the go. You’ll also get Microsoft Office and 100GB of OneDrive free for two years with your tablet.

Apple iPad Mini 4

Price: Rs. 39,400

Key Specs

• 7.9-inch LED-backlit widescreen Multi-Touch display
• 2048x1536 resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi)
• A8 chip with 64‑bit architecture, iOS 9, 8MP iSight Camera
• 1.2MP Front Camera, 16GB Internal Memory Wi-Fi

Pros: colorful display, A8 chipset, multitasking, thinner and lighter

Cons: Pricier than Android alternatives

The iPad Mini 4 gets a facelift with lighter design, more RAM, better camera and a faster A8 processor and is certainly one of best tablet Apple ever made. The small size makes it perfect for traveling and iOS remains the undisputed king of user experience on tablets. The 4:3 aspect ratio fits word processing and productivity apps better than 16:9.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro

Price: Rs. 39,889

Key Specs

• 13.3-inch IPS display, 220ppi, 1.3 GHz quad-core Intel Atom processor
• Intel gen 7 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 8 MP rear and 1.6 MP front camera
• Android KitKat 4.4, 32 GB in-built storage, 128 GB expandable
• 9600 mAh battery

Pros: Built quality, QHD display, stunning body, built-in projector, four mode onboard kickstand, booming audio, long battery life

Cons: Bulky design makes it tough to use in tablet mode (948 g)

This is a solid device that’s great for productivity or entertainment. Its bulky design gives the feel of holding a laptop, but with its plethora of brilliant features like QHD display, JBL speakers, a handy onboard kickstand and a built-in projector, the device can actually become a perfect companion.

Xiaomi Mi Pad

Price: Rs. 12,999

Key Specs

• 7.9 “IPS LCD capacitive display 1536x2048 pixels (~324 ppi)
• 2.2 GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra k1 CPU, 2GB RAM
• 8 MP rear camera & 5 MP front camera
• Android 4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6
• 16 GB in-built storage, expandable up-to 128GB
• 6700 mAh battery

Pros: Amazing performance, sharp display, good rear and front cameras, better battery life than its competitors, expandable up-to 128GB, sturdy built quality, a value for money product

Cons: Slippery & plasticky construction, no SIM card support, no MIUI Theme Engine for customization

Mi Pad is a low cost high performance tablet that delivers amazing multimedia performance – better than its competitors. However, it lacks SIM card connectivity which can be a deal breaker.

iBall Slide Brace X1 Tablet

Price: Rs. 17,499

Key Specs

• 10.1” IPS panel, 1.7 GHz Octa Core Processor
• 2GB RAM , 13 MP rear camera, 16GB internal storage
• Android KitKat 4.4, • Dual SIM

Pros: Display, performance, battery life

Cons: Camera performance in low light

iBall has introduced an Octa processor based Tablet PC in 10.1” display segment making the Brace X1 front runner among other tablets. The tablet is good for enterprise users who are always on the move and do not want to compromise on performance. Another interesting feature of Brace X1 is its 7800 mAH battery that lasts upto 20 hours on light to moderate usage.