Unless you’ve been living under a rock and stubbornly refused to admit that the holiday shopping season is for all intents and purposes already underway, you’ve probably noticed that most major US retailers are selling all the best Samsung tablets at massive discounts.
That’s not an exaggeration, mind you, as each and every single member of the Galaxy Tab family appears to be significantly cheaper than usual at the likes of Amazon, including the jumbo-sized S10 FE+ mid-ranger.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
$150 off (23%)
Wi-Fi Only, 128GB Storage, 8GB RAM, 13.1-Inch IPS LCD Screen with 2880 x 1800 Pixel Resolution and 90Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Samsung Exynos 1580 Processor, Android 15 with One UI 7, Galaxy AI, IP68 Water and Dust Resistance, 10,090mAh Battery, 45W Charging, 13MP Rear-Facing Camera, 12MP Front-Facing Camera, microSD Card Slot, Dual Speakers with AKG Technology, Three Color Options, US Version, S Pen Included
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
$150 off (20%)
Wi-Fi Only, 256GB Storage, 12GB RAM, 13.1-Inch IPS LCD Screen with 2880 x 1800 Pixel Resolution and 90Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Samsung Exynos 1580 Processor, Android 15 with One UI 7, Galaxy AI, IP68 Water and Dust Resistance, 10,090mAh Battery, 45W Charging, 13MP Rear-Facing Camera, 12MP Front-Facing Camera, microSD Card Slot, Dual Speakers with AKG Technology, Three Color Options, US Version, S Pen Included
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This is obviously the big brother of the “regular” Galaxy Tab S10 FE I already told you about earlier this week, and its somewhat extravagant price (for a mid-range device) explains why the 13.1-incher flew under my radar these past couple of days at $150 off.
That’s one thin slab of silicon… with a built-in S Pen. | Image Credit — PhoneArena
So, yes, you might as well save some time (in addition to a lot of money) and pull the trigger on your favorite of those two configurations in your preferred color option right now. That is, of course, if you can’t afford the higher-end Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S11, or Tab S11 Ultra at their own outstanding (and outstandingly early) Black Friday 2025 discounts.
Naturally, this thing is also considerably humbler than Apple’s new M5-powered iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 13 in multiple key departments, but that always handy bundled S Pen, reasonably smooth 90Hz refresh rate-capable IPS LCD screen, razor-thin 6mm profile, ultra-premium build quality, and massive 10,090mAh battery equipped with blazing fast 45W charging technology make the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ value proposition pretty much unbeatable today.
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Just in case you haven’t noticed, basically every Samsung tablet on the market right now is deeply discounted ahead of Black Friday. That includes new and old flagships like the Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra, Tab S10 Plus, and Tab S10 Ultra, as well as new and old mid-rangers like the Galaxy Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 Lite, Tab S6 Lite (2024), and perhaps last (but certainly not least) on the list, the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus.
This is a budget-friendly 11-inch giant released a little over two years ago at a list price of $219.99, but at the time of this writing, you can get it for just $179.99 with 256GB internal storage space. That may not sound like a huge discount… until you realize this is not the slate’s entry-level configuration… or the second-cheapest variant.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
$179 99
$319 99
$140 off (44%)
Wi-Fi Only, 256GB Storage, 8GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Processor, 11-Inch TFT LCD Screen with 1920 x 1200 Pixel Resolution and 90Hz Refresh Rate Technology, 7,040mAh Battery with 15W Charging Capabilities, 8MP Rear-Facing Camera, 5MP Front-Facing Camera, Quad Speaker System, Graphite Color
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
$179 99
$319 99
$140 off (44%)
Wi-Fi Only, 256GB Storage, 8GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Processor, 11-Inch TFT LCD Screen with 1920 x 1200 Pixel Resolution and 90Hz Refresh Rate Technology, 7,040mAh Battery with 15W Charging Capabilities, 8MP Rear-Facing Camera, 5MP Front-Facing Camera, Quad Speaker System, Graphite Color
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Instead, what you’re looking at here is a top-of-the-line model that normally costs $319.99, and at least to my knowledge, this has never been marked down by a hefty 140 bucks before. Of course, a top-of-the-line mid-ranger is still not on par with an entry-level Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S10 Plus, or even Tab S10 FE in many key ways, although the Tab A9+ does pair the aforementioned 256 gigs of local digital hoarding room with a remarkable 8GB RAM count.
No, I’m afraid that this particular mid-end member of the Galaxy Tab family doesn’t come with a bundled S Pen, but the 90Hz refresh rate-capable TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, the 6.9mm waist, and even the Snapdragon 695 processor are virtually impossible to eclipse in the sub-$200 segment today.
As far as long-term software support is concerned, you can probably do better than a 2023-released tablet (if you opt for this year’s Tab S10 Lite, for instance), but the Tab A9 Plus is guaranteed to receive an Android 16 update (very) soon in the US, which is not what I can say about many other devices in its price bracket. So, yes, you should totally take advantage of this early Black Friday 2025 deal at either Best Buy or Samsung’s official regional e-store instead of waiting for an even deeper holiday discount to arrive by the end of the year, which is clearly unlikely to happen.
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Released in the fall of 2024, the 12.4-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is on sale at its highest ever discount before Black Friday 2025. That may not sound very surprising if you consider all the amazingly early holiday deals available at both retailers like Amazon and device manufacturers like Samsung, but you have to remember that the Tab S10 Plus didn’t get a direct sequel this year.
The Galaxy Tab S11 family is instead composed of “vanilla” and Ultra members only, which makes it pretty impressive to see the Galaxy Tab S10+ marked down by up to $352 at Amazon right now.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
$352 off (31%)
Wi-Fi Only, 512GB Storage, 12GB RAM, MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Processor, 12.4-Inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with 2800 x 1752 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Android 14, Galaxy AI, 13 + 8MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 12MP Single Front-Facing Camera, Quad Speaker System with AKG Sound, 10,090mAh Battery, 45W Charging Support, Platinum Silver Color, S Pen Included
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
$250 off (25%)
Wi-Fi Only, 256GB Storage, 12GB RAM, MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Processor, 12.4-Inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with 2800 x 1752 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Android 14, Galaxy AI, 13 + 8MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 12MP Single Front-Facing Camera, Quad Speaker System with AKG Sound, 10,090mAh Battery, 45W Charging Support, Platinum Silver Color, S Pen Included
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That’s for a 512GB storage variant normally priced at $1,119.99, mind you, while the entry-level 256 gig configuration is discounted by a comparatively humbler but still fairly substantial $250 from a list price of $999.99.
To maximize your savings ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas, you’ll have to opt for a Platinum Silver colorway instead of its Moonstone Gray alternative (regardless of how much internal storage space you think you need), and you probably have to hurry as well.
Technically, Amazon’s Black Friday Week sale is scheduled to start in just a few days (specifically, on November 20), but that $352 price cut seems random enough to go away in a few hours and not actually return by the end of the year.
The tablet’s value proposition is made unbeatable by its built-in stylus. | Image Credit — PhoneArena
Of course, that’s just an assumption on my part, and it’s equally possible that Amazon or Samsung will offer an even heftier discount soon. But with a stunning Dynamic AMOLED 2X display in tow, one of the sleekest tablet designs out there, a reasonably powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor under the hood, and an always handy built-in stylus, this thing looks a little too good to drop further in price in the near future.
I’m not sure if I’d say that it’s better than Apple’s best iPads today, but it’s definitely up there in the same league, and at least for the time being, it’s a lot cheaper than the brand-new M5-powered 11 and 13-inchers.
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If you consider yourself a professional bargain hunter or you’ve simply started to take care of your Christmas shopping well ahead of time this year, you’ve probably noticed that retailers like Best Buy and device manufacturers like Lenovo have already kicked off various Black Friday campaigns filled with excellent deals unlikely to be eclipsed by the end of the holiday season.
That’s technically not true for Samsung’s official US e-store, where no such sales event is advertised just yet. But that’s not stopping the world’s number one smartphone maker and number two tablet vendor from charging a lot less than usual for popular products like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Tab S11 Ultra, and yes, the Galaxy Tab S11 right now.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
$649 99
$799 99
$150 off (19%)
Wi-Fi Only, 128GB Storage, 12GB RAM, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Processor, 11-Inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with 2560 x 1600 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Galaxy AI, IP68 Water and Dust Resistance, 13MP Rear-Facing Camera, 12MP Front-Facing Camera, 8,400mAh Battery, 45W Charging, Four Speakers, MicroSD Card Slot, S Pen Included, Gray and Silver Color Options, No Device Trade-In Required
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As the name suggests, the “vanilla” Tab S11 is not as obscenely large as its Ultra sibling, which is why its price point is also significantly lower. Normally set at $799.99 and up, that can be knocked down to as little as $649.99 at the time of this writing with no special requirements whatsoever.
That’s right, you don’t need to trade in an existing device or jump through any other hoops to save an unprecedented 150 bucks on the 11-inch Galaxy Tab S11 with your choice of 128, 256, or 512 gigs of internal storage space. 650 bucks, of course, will only be enough to get you the humblest of those three configurations, while the other two are currently available for $709.99 and $829.99 respectively instead of $859.99 and $979.99.
All three variants come with the same 12GB RAM count, mind you, so if you’re primarily focused on multitasking, you’ll undoubtedly be satisfied regardless of your storage choice. And no, the likes of Amazon and Best Buy can’t match Samsung’s incredible (and incredibly early) holiday generosity on any of those Tab S11 models yet, although they probably will do just that soon enough.
Can you expect any heftier discounts around Thanksgiving or Christmas? I honestly don’t think so because this is simply too good of a tablet to drop below $649.99 with no strings attached. Our in-depth Galaxy Tab S11 review will tell you everything you need to know about the relatively compact (at least compared to the Tab S11 Ultra) Android powerhouse, which shines in almost every department from screen quality to overall performance, battery life, charging speeds, and perhaps above all, long-term software support.
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The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the iPad Pro (M5) are two of the best tablets money can buy right now. Both of them are absolute powerhouses that are worth every penny. And, unfortunately, both can drill a huge hole in your wallet.
While getting a high-end tablet is always a great investment, as you’ll be able to use it for years without any issues, you may want to go for a more budget-friendly option if you don’t plan to use your tablet for demanding tasks and just need a slate to stream videos on or check what’s new on your favorite store while drinking your afternoon coffee.
Galaxy Tab A9+ 64GB: Save $60!
$60 off (27%)
Get a brand-new Galaxy Tab A9+ on Amazon and save $60 in the process. While the deal applies to the model with 64GB of storage, you’ll be able to enjoy more storage space by expanding it via a microSD card. The slate is perfect for entertainment on a budget, so don’t miss out!
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If you’re wondering what tablet will be a top choice for doing your leisure activities on, the Galaxy Tab A9+ is a pretty solid choice, especially at its current price on Amazon. The retailer has slashed a whole 27% off, saving you $60. This means you can currently treat yourself to one for less than $160, which is a bargain price for the value it offers.
It may not boast an ultra-powerful MediaTek chipset or the latest Apple silicon like the high-end models we started this article with, but its Snapdragon 695 processor, complemented by 4GB of RAM, packs enough firepower for day-to-day stuff. So, you shouldn’t experience issues while watching YouTube or browsing the web.
While the deal applies to the 64GB model, you’ll still have enough storage space for all of your photos and videos. The tablet rocks a dedicated slot for a microSD card, letting you expand its storage in case you find the built-in 64GB insufficient.
Since you’ll most likely use it mainly for entertainment, you’ll be pleased to hear that its 11-inch LCD screen delivers pleasant visuals for the price. It boasts a 1920×1200 resolution and even has a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is perfect for watching movies and TV series. To top this off, it comes equipped with four stereo speakers that support Dolby Atmos. Thanks to that, it delivers loud sound, making your viewing experience even more immersive.
Add a 90Hz refresh rate to the mix and we believe it’s easy to see why the Galaxy Tab A9+ is such an unmissable bargain at its sub-$160 price. So, don’t hesitate — tap the offer button in this article and save today!Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection or reload the browserDisable Ginger?How to use GingerRephraseRephrase with Ginger (Cmd+⌥+E)Edit in GingerEnable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection or reload the browserDisable Ginger?How to use GingerRephraseRephrase with Ginger (Cmd+⌥+E)Edit in Ginger
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Equipped with a mammoth 14.6-inch screen and released in the fall of 2024, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra remains undeniably one of the best Android tablets money can buy this holiday season.
The problem is that you still need to pay (way) too much money for Samsung’s technically outdated iPad Pro 13 alternative… unless you take advantage of Best Buy’s latest and greatest deal on the S Pen-wielding giant from last year.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
$824 99
$1199 99
$375 off (31%)
Wi-Fi Only, 256GB Storage, 12GB RAM, MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Processor, 14.6-Inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with 2960 x 1848 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Galaxy AI, IP68 Water and Dust Resistance, 13 + 8MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 12 + 12MP Dual Front-Facing Cameras, 11,200mAh Battery, 45W Charging, Four Speakers, MicroSD Card Slot, S Pen Included, Moonstone Gray Color
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This brings the $1,199.99 list price down to $824.99, which… doesn’t quite make the Tab S10 Ultra a traditionally affordable tablet. But it makes it a lot cheaper than this year’s Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, which isn’t significantly better than (or very different from) its predecessor.
At 825 bucks, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (with 256GB storage and a built-in stylus) is currently more affordable than the Apple M5-powered iPad Pro (2025) with both 11 and 13-inch displays (and no included pen or keyboard), so if you think you need that much screen real estate for Christmas, now’s definitely the time to pull the trigger and save the big bucks.
This is (technically) not a Black Friday 2025 promotion, mind you, but rather a Best Buy deal of the day… that could well go unbeaten come Black Friday and Cyber Monday in a few weeks. You obviously only have a few hours to take advantage of it, and with just one storage variant and one Moonstone Gray color option available at that huge aforementioned $375 discount, there’s clearly a strong possibility that the deal will go away before the end of the day.
Yes, the Tab S10 Ultra is that big. | Image Credit — PhoneArena
The Tab S10 Ultra is of course not just massive, but remarkably thin as well, at 5.4mm, and not that heavy (for its screen size, at least), at 718 grams. Its body is predictably made from a super-premium combination of metal and glass, the 11,200mAh battery under the hood is guaranteed to get you through a day’s work (and entertainment) with ease, and the 45W charging technology is only matched by the Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Ultra while eclipsing the regular S25’s capabilities.
On top of everything else, the software support is basically unmatched (at least in the Android landscape), with major OS updates promised to reach Android 21 (!!!) down the line.
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Black Friday may be on the horizon, but if you don’t want to wait for the Black Friday tablet deals to drop to save big on a new slate, you may want to check out Amazon’s deal on the Galaxy Tab S10+.
Right now, you can treat yourself to the Silver-colored model with 256GB for just under $850. That’s a solid $150 off its usual cost of about $1,000. And while this isn’t exactly a brand-new deal, since Amazon has been offering it for quite a while now, it still makes the jumbo version of the Galaxy Tab S10+ an unmissable bargain.
Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB in Silver: Save $150 on Amazon!
$150 off (15%)
Amazon is selling the Galaxy Tab S10+ in Silver for $150 off its price. This allows you to treat yourself to one of the best tablets on the market for just under $850. The device offers top-notch performance and comes with a gorgeous AMOLED display. Act fast and save now!
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For instance, it comes equipped with a high-end MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset and 12GB of RAM. Because of that, it packs an insane amount of firepower, allowing you to run demanding apps and play heavy games without any hiccups to ruin your experience. This makes it a solid choice for power users or just shoppers who are searching for a long-term investment.
In addition to its top-notch performance, it boasts a stunning 12.4-inch AMOLED display that lets you enjoy YouTube videos and even movies in high quality. The screen offers a crisp 2800 × 1752 resolution, HDR support, and a 16:10 aspect ratio, making it a solid choice for entertainment on the go.
Another selling point is that it comes with its own S Pen inside the box, saving you extra cash since you won’t have to get one separately. You can use the included stylus for faster note-taking or even sketching.
All in all, the Galaxy Tab S10+ may not be among Samsung’s latest and greatest tablets anymore, but it’s absolutely still worth getting. So, don’t miss out! Act fast and save with this deal while it’s still up for grabs!
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Do you find yourself wondering why you should spend hundreds of dollars on a mid-range or premium tablet when you’re all about casual entertainment? There’s a fantastic doorbuster sale on the Lenovo Tab One you shouldn’t miss out on. Right now, the 4/64GB variant is down by $50, bringing it to only $99.99 from its original $149.99 asking price.
Lenovo Tab One: 33% off at Lenovo
$99 99
$149 99
$50 off (33%)
Lenovo’s doorbuster sale brings the Tab One to a much more attractive price right now. The tablet is available for just under $100 right now, thanks to a solid $50 discount on the 4/64GB model. Don’t miss out on this epic deal.
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Right off the bat, we should point out this isn’t the first time we’ve come across this sale. However, the device has never been cheaper, so it’s essentially available at its lowest price right now. So, if you’re after an ultra-affordable slate for everyday entertainment, you should definitely check out this doorbuster sale at Lenovo.While it may not feature an awe-inspiring spec sheet, this tablet is a great choice for everyday users. It features an 8.7-inch HD display and two speakers with Dolby Atmos support, delivering a solid streaming experience for the price.
Performance is great for everyday tasks, too, thanks to its Helio G85 chip. Then again, since you only have 4GB RAM, this Android tablet won’t be the best choice for multitasking. The good news is battery life is excellent here — with a 5,100mAh battery under the hood, this bad boy should deliver up to 12.5 hours of streaming.
What about software support? The slate runs on Android 14 right out of the gate and receives just one OS upgrade. However, it gets two years of security patches, so it should remain reliable and safe until 2027.
What do you think? If the Lenovo Tab One sounds like the right fit for casual use, this is the perfect time to save $50 on it. Just keep in mind that Lenovo’s doorbuster sale might not last much longer.
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Despite what the name suggests, Amazon’s latest Prime Day event is a 48-hour affair, kicked off yesterday and scheduled to end later today. And despite what you might think after checking out about a million different Amazon Prime-exclusive deals on our little website here over the last 30 hours or so (at the time of this writing), other retailers are currently running interesting pre-holiday offers of their own on various compelling tech products.
Best Buy, for instance, is charging $849.99 for a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra with 256GB storage, which may sound like a lot of money (because it is), but at the same time, it’s a whopping 350 bucks under the regular price of Samsung’s 2024-released 14.6-inch giant.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
$849 99
$1199 99
$350 off (29%)
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For some reason, this device is not and has never been sold by Amazon at any price and in any storage variant, which makes it easy for Best Buy to capture the limelight as far as one of the greatest Android tablets out there is concerned right now.
Of course, the Tab S10 Ultra is available from the likes of Walmart and Samsung’s official US website, but those places have nothing on Best Buy’s generosity today. Walmart, mind you, has sold the gargantuan slate at hefty discounts a few times in recent months, never quite reaching this $350 record.
Yes, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is huge, and that’s definitely a big part of its appeal. | Image Credit — PhoneArena
As you can imagine, Best Buy’s “Techtober” promotion doesn’t require a Prime (or equivalent) membership, thus allowing anyone to minimize their spending months before Christmas without jumping through any hoops whatsoever.
Before pulling the trigger, you’ll obviously have to decide if the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is the best tablet for you. The answer is most likely yes if you want as much screen real estate as possible, if you dig Samsung’s signature S Pen (which is included at no extra cost), and if you realize that the Tab S11 Ultra is not much better than (or even that different from) its predecessor.
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Who needs Amazon’s October 7 and 8 Prime Big Deal Days event when Lenovo’s fall doorbuster promotions are underway less than 24 hours early? Obviously, the answer to that question is folks shopping for something else than amazing budget tablets ahead of the holiday season this year, but that’s a discussion for another time.
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
$229 99
$289 99
$60 off (21%)
Wi-Fi Only, 128GB Storage, 8GB RAM, MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Processor, 12.1-Inch Display with 2560 x 1600 Pixel Resolution, 13MP Rear-Facing Camera, 8MP Front-Facing Camera, Quad Speaker System with Dolby Atmos Audio Technology, 10,200mAh Battery, 45W Charging Support, microSD Card Slot, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Android 15, Luna Grey Color, Lenovo Tab Pen Included
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Although I can’t predict the future, I certainly wouldn’t be surprised if this offer stayed unbeaten through the end of the year, as the Idea Tab Plus felt (to me, at least) impressively affordable from its commercial debut. Said debut happened just a few weeks ago, mind you, so I really didn’t expect to see the $289.99 list price of the brand-new 12.1-inch mid-ranger drop to a measly $229.99 already.
Your 230 bucks are enough for a display that’s not only large, but extremely sharp and smooth too, at a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and 90Hz refresh rate capabilities. Then you’ve got an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor that’s clearly no rival for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside the aforementioned Lenovo Yoga Tab, but definitely not a pushover either, especially in combination with a more than respectable 8GB RAM count.
The Idea Tab Plus is somehow paired with a stylus at an unbeatable price right now. | Image Credit — Lenovo
The 128 gigs of internal storage space are also respectable (at the very least), and the same goes for the quad Dolby Atmos-tuned speaker system. The 10,200mAh battery, meanwhile, is… worthy of a different label, especially when you consider the waist of the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus, which sits at 6.29mm at the slate’s thinnest point. Oh, and the surprisingly hefty cell also supports blazing fast 45W charging.
The cherry on top of this bad boy’s value proposition is undeniably a handy Lenovo Tab Pen, which is included at no extra cost. The same is true for Samsung’s iconic S Pen and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE mid-ranger, but that thing is a lot more expensive, and I doubt it will ever get as affordable as the Idea Tab Plus. Let alone as early as tomorrow.
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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian’s passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for ‘adequate’ over ‘overpriced’.
