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Compass Verdict
A solid tablet that offers a great viewing experience but makes a trade-off in battery life.
Pros
+
AMOLED display
+
Fast performance
+
Water resistance
+
Included S Pen
+
Quality build
Cons
−
Short battery life
−
Lacks bass
−
Awkward S Pen charging
−
No charger included
−
Single rear camera
Camera
Main:
13MP f/2.0
Front:
12MP f/2.4
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
RAM:
8/12 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
3360MHz
Display
Size:
11" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
274 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
8,400 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.3h
Design
Weight:
500g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Graphite, Beige
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/6e
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, 6e
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
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Camera
Main:
8MP f/2.0
Front:
8MP f/2.28
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
6/8 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
12.1" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
249 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
10,000 mAh
Fast charge:
33W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
571g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Graphite Gray, Mint Green, Ocean Blue
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
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Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
2MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek MT8781V/CA Helio G99 (6nm) Octa-core
RAM:
4/8 GB
Storage:
64/128 GB
Speed:
2200MHz
Display
Size:
8.7" Color
Res:
800 × 1340
PPI:
179 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
5,100 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
333g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Graphite, Silver, Navy
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
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Camera
Main:
13MP
Front:
8MP
Lens 2:
2MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Octa-core
RAM:
12 GB
Storage:
256 GB
Speed:
2750MHz
Display
Size:
8.8" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
343 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
6,550 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
350g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Storm Grey
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/6e
BT:
BT 5.3
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, 6e
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
Offers solid performance and good value for basic tasks and media consumption.
Pros
+
Affordable price
+
Solid battery life
+
Build quality
+
Large display
+
Parental controls
Cons
−
Limited app selection
−
Simplistic design
−
Slow charging
−
No Google apps
−
Amazon-focused content
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek MT8186A Octa-core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
32/64 GB
Speed:
2050MHz
Display
Size:
10.1" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
224 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
433.6g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black, Lilac, Ocean
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.3
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
A robust and versatile tablet ideal for outdoor and demanding work environments.
Pros
+
Rugged design
+
Replaceable battery
+
Bright display
+
5G connectivity
+
Included S Pen
Cons
−
High price
−
Limited RAM and storage
−
Single speaker
−
Lacks wireless charging
−
Outdated design
Camera
Main:
13MP f/1.9
Front:
5MP f/2.2
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Samsung Exynos 1380 Octa-core
RAM:
6/8 GB
Storage:
128 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
8" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
283 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
5,050 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
Yes
Video playback:
0.3h
Design
Weight:
433g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Green
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.3
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
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Camera
Main:
13MP f/2.4
Front:
13MP
Lens 2:
5MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Octa-core
RAM:
12 GB
Storage:
256 GB
Speed:
3050MHz
Display
Size:
14.5" Color
Res:
1876 × 3000
PPI:
244 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
12,300 mAh
Fast charge:
68W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
740g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Storm Grey
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/6e
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
Unknown
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, 6e
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
A budget-friendly tablet with good performance and a large screen for daily tasks and streaming.
Pros
+
Large 11-inch screen
+
Fast Snapdragon 695 processor
+
Expandable storage
+
90Hz refresh rate
+
Quad speakers
Cons
−
No fingerprint sensor
−
Low base storage
−
Mediocre cameras
−
No charger included
−
Face recognition only
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
4/8 GB
Storage:
64/128 GB
Speed:
2200MHz
Display
Size:
11" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
206 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
7,040 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
491g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Graphite, Silver, Navy
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
Samsung · Android 13 · 12.4"
17 critic reviews
Screen
12.4"
Battery
10,090 mAh
Compass Verdict
A solid, midrange tablet with great build quality and long battery life.
Pros
+
Premium build quality
+
Bright 12.4-inch display
+
Bundled S Pen stylus
+
Long battery life
+
IP68 water and dust resistance
Cons
−
Weaker performance
−
Finicky fingerprint sensor
−
No charger included
−
A bit heavy
Camera
Main:
8MP
Front:
12MP
Lens 2:
8MP
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Samsung Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
8/12 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
12.4" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
243 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
10,090 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.3h
Design
Weight:
628g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Mint, Silver, Gray, Lavender
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.3
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
Light and versatile, this wraps superb note-taking into a sleek design for those prioritizing usability and functionality.
Pros
+
Lightweight and portable
+
Excellent note-taking features
+
Color display useful for PDF highlights
+
Access to Google Play Store
+
Long battery life
Cons
−
Slow startup
−
Handwriting conversion cumbersome
−
Weak speaker quality
−
Limited to native apps for handwriting
−
High price point
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Octa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
10.3" Color
Res:
1240 × 930
PPI:
150 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
3,700 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
430g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
A flexible e-reader that stands out for note-taking but falls short in typical tablet tasks.
Pros
+
Premium quality chassis
+
Stunning e-ink display
+
Effective note-taking features
+
Access to Google Play
+
Long-lasting battery
Cons
−
Cumbersome size
−
High price
−
Lacks ingress protection
−
E-ink sluggishness
−
No built-in ebook store
Camera
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Octa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
10.3" Monochrome
Res:
1404 × 1872
PPI:
227 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
3,700 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
450g
Material:
Magnesium alloy
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP
USB:
USB Type-C
8 critic reviews
Screen
12.4"
Battery
10,090 mAh
Compass Verdict
A sleek tablet balancing a vivid display, strong performance, and comfortable portability.
Pros
+
Bright AMOLED display
+
Fast performance
+
S Pen included
+
Solid battery life
+
Water resistant
Cons
−
Expensive
−
Bloatware present
−
No charger included
−
Average cameras
−
Heavy for one-handed use
Camera
Main:
13MP f/2.0
Front:
12MP f/2.4
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Lens 2:
8MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
RAM:
12 GB
Storage:
256/512 GB
Speed:
3360MHz
Display
Size:
12.4" Color
Res:
1752 × 2800
PPI:
266 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
10,090 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.3h
Design
Weight:
586g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Graphite, Beige
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/6e
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, 6e
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
13MP f/2.0
Front:
8MP f/2.2
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
256 GB
Speed:
2200MHz
Display
Size:
12.1" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
249 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
8,300 mAh
Fast charge:
35W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
555g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Space Gray
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
8MP f/2.0
Front:
5MP f/2.2
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Night mode, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
4/6/8 GB
Storage:
128 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
11" Color
Res:
1200 × 1920
PPI:
207 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Battery
Capacity:
8,000 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
478g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Mint Green, Graphite Gray, Lavender Purple
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
49 critic reviews
Screen
10.95"
Battery
27 WHr
Compass Verdict
A tablet that doubles as a smart display with a charging dock, but lacks productivity features.
Pros
+
Useful charging dock
+
Strong audio capabilities
+
Good photo editing features
Cons
−
Speakers coverage issues
−
Lack of official accessories
−
Performance bugs
Camera
Main:
8MP f/2.0
Front:
8MP f/2.0
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Effects, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
2850MHz
Display
Size:
10.95" Color
Res:
1600 × 2560
PPI:
276 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
27 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
493g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Porcelain, Hazel, Rose
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
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