When it comes to tablets, there’s no shortage of options packed with powerful features, stunning displays, and long-lasting batteries. But with so many choices on the market, finding the one that fits your budget and needs can be as hard as finding a life partner. Whether you are a professional looking for a tablet that lasts a day, a gamer looking to play the latest titles or a creative trying to find a tablet with a great stylus, this guide might help you find a tablet under Rs 50,000 that suits all your needs. Lenovo Tab Plus: This one's for movie lovers Trying to find a large-screen device to watch movies or videos but don't want to spend much? The Lenovo Tab Plus can be your perfect companion. Powered by the Helio G99 chipset, the tablet is not as fast as others on the list, but it has something the competition is missing out on. With a 90Hz 11.5-inch 2K LCD screen, the Lenovo Tab Plus has eight JBL-tuned speakers that consist of four tweeters and four force balance bass units with Dolby Atmos support. In our review, we noted that the tablet's audio can easily fill a medium-sized room and that the display is quite sharp, making it one of the best tablets to watch movies or TV shows on the go. And for those still stuck on wired earphones, the tablet even has a 3.5 mm headphone with Hi-Fi support. While it may lag or stutter if you keep too many apps open or play intensive games, if you want a tablet for media consumption without burning a hole in your pocket, the Lenovo Tab Plus is a really good buy. The base variant, which comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is currently selling on Amazon for Rs 15,990, but if you stretch your budget by Rs 2,000, consider buying the 256GB version. Xiaomi Pad 6: Best bang for the buck Want to play games, watch movies or work on the go? If you are looking for a mid-range tablet that can do it all and offers the best bang for your buck, the Xiaomi Pad 6 is an easy recommendation. Launched last year, the Xiaomi Pad 6 sports the tried and tested Snapdragon 870 chipset, which, despite its age, performs quite well in day-to-day tasks and can easily handle the latest games if you dial down the settings by a bit. Like most mid-range tablets, the Xiaomi Pad 6 has a 144Hz 11-inch IPS LCD screen, which is great indoors but can give you a hard time if you use it under direct sunlight on a bright day. The device runs on MIUI Pad 14 based on Android 13, but Xiaomi has already rolled out the HyperOS update. It packs a quad-speaker setup that can easily fill up a small room and packs an 8,840mAh battery that can easily last a day even if you use the tablet all day. The Xiaomi Pad 6 is currently selling on Amazon for Rs 22,999. Apple iPad 10th Gen: The best Apple tablet for the price If you are a part of the Apple ecosystem and are looking to buy an Apple tablet without spending much, the iPad 10th Gen might be a good choice. Powered by the Apple Bionic A14 chipset, which made its debut on the iPhone 12 series, the 10th Gen iPad has a 10.9-inch IPS LCD screen, which is bright indoors. Available in a variety of colours, the Apple iPad 10th Gen comes with iOS 16.1 out of the box but has already received the iOS 18 update sans Apple Intelligence. While the chipset may sound old to some, it does not stutter and offers a lag-free experience if you keep multiple apps open in the background. The only downside is that the base variant of the iPad 10th Gen comes with 64GB of onboard storage, which might be a limiting factor for those who want to install a ton of apps or enjoy multiple games at the same time. While the 64GB version of teh iPad 10th Gen is available on Amazon and Flipkart for Rs 30,999, if you want more storage, be ready to shell out a lot of money since the 256GB version is priced at Rs 47,990 on both e-commerce platforms. OnePlus Pad 2: Perfect for gamers If you are a gamer who wants to enjoy the latest mobile titles at the highest settings available, look no further than the OnePlus Pad 2. Featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, this Android tablet has a 12.1-inch IPS LCD screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz. The tablet runs on OxygenOS 14.1 based on Android 14 out of the box, and the software experience is pretty good. OnePlus has optimised the operating system for tablets, with the tablet offering punching above its weight in the performance department. However, unlike most tablets that have a rectangle-shaped screen, the OnePlus Pad 2 has a squarish display, which might or might not appeal to some. Another thing to note is that the tablet does not come with a microSD card slot, so you are limited to the onboard storage. If you don't mind the LCD screen and the odd aspect ratio, the OnePlus Pad 2 is currently the best gaming tablet you can buy right now. It starts from Rs 37,999, but if you can spend a bit more, consider purchasing the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, which is priced at Rs 40,999. In case you are looking for a smaller gaming tablet that can fit in your jeans pocket, we recommend checking out the Lenovo Legion Tab Go (review). Samsung Galaxy S9 FE Plus: A productivity powerhouse Want a large-screen tablet that can double as a laptop and packs an all-day battery life? The Samsung Galaxy S9 FE Plus can be a good option. Featuring the Exynos 1380 chipset, which also powers last year's Galaxy A35 and the recently introduced Galaxy M35, the tablet has a 12.4 IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. The device runs on Android 13, but Samsung has already updated it to One UI 6.1 based on Android 14. The company has also promised 4 major OS updates, meaning the tablet will be updated to Android 17. While there are faster and better options for those looking to buy a tablet to play games and do work, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus is a productivity powerhouse, thanks to Samsung Dex, which gives the feel of working on a desktop PC. I have been personally using the tablet as a laptop replacement for over 3 months, and while there are some occasional lags and stutters when multiple apps are running in the background, the large screen combined with the desktop-like experience and intuitive UI makes the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus a good choice for those who want to work on the go. The cherry on top is the included S-Pen, which is currently one of the best stylus if you are a digital artist or just want to take handwritten notes. It is currently selling on Flipkart for Rs 36,999.
