Tablets are becoming more useful for students, professionals, and people who want entertainment on a bigger screen. If you are planning to buy a tablet under a budget, then three popular options are available in the market: OnePlus Pad Lite, Realme Pad 2, and Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+. All three are Android tablets and offer good features for their price. But which one is best for your needs?
Let’s compare them in simple words based on design, display, performance, battery, camera, and price.
Overview Table
| Feature | OnePlus Pad Lite | Realme Pad 2 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ |
| Display Size | 11.35-inch LCD | 11.5-inch LCD | 11-inch LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 695 | Helio G99 | Snapdragon 695 |
| RAM + Storage | 6GB+128GB (base variant) | 6GB+128GB (base variant) | 4GB/6GB+64/128GB |
| Battery | 8000mAh, 33W charging | 8360mAh, 33W charging | 7040mAh, 15W charging |
| Camera (Rear/Front) | 8MP / 8MP | 8MP / 5MP | 8MP / 5MP |
| Speakers | Quad speakers (Dolby) | Quad speakers (Dolby) | Quad speakers (Dolby) |
| Price (approx) | ₹19,999 | ₹17,999 | ₹20,999 |
Design & Build
- OnePlus Pad Lite has a clean, slim look with a metal body that feels strong and premium in hand. The camera is placed at the top center.
- Realme Pad 2 is also built well with a stylish dual-tone back. It looks slightly modern and is slim too.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is more on the simple side with a typical Samsung design, but still solid.
Winner (Design): Tie between OnePlus and Realme for modern look and build quality.
Display Quality
- OnePlus Pad Lite gives a sharp 11.35-inch LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate. Good for videos and reading.
- Realme Pad 2 has a larger 11.5-inch screen with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate, which is best for scrolling and gaming.
- Samsung Tab A9+ offers an 11-inch screen with 90Hz, decent for daily use but not as smooth as Realme’s 120Hz.
Winner (Display): Realme Pad 2 – best screen experience with 120Hz.
Performance & Processor
- OnePlus Pad Lite runs on Snapdragon 695, which is a fast and balanced processor.
- Realme Pad 2 has MediaTek Helio G99, which is good for day-to-day work but slightly slower than Snapdragon.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ also uses Snapdragon 695 like OnePlus, so the speed is smooth.
For gaming and multitasking, Snapdragon 695 works better.
Winner (Performance): Tie between OnePlus Pad Lite and Samsung Tab A9+.
Battery Life & Charging
- OnePlus Pad Lite comes with an 8000mAh battery and 33W fast charging – lasts long and charges fast.
- Realme Pad 2 has the biggest 8360mAh battery and also 33W fast charging.
- Samsung Tab A9+ has a smaller 7040mAh battery and only 15W charging, so it charges slower.
Winner (Battery): Realme Pad 2 – bigger battery with good charging speed.
Camera Quality
- All three tablets have 8MP rear cameras. Front cameras vary slightly:
- OnePlus has an 8MP front camera.
- Realme has a 5MP front camera.
- Samsung also has a 5MP front camera.
- OnePlus has an 8MP front camera.
Cameras on tablets are not meant for photography but are good enough for video calls.
Winner (Camera): OnePlus Pad Lite – slightly better front camera for online meetings.
Sound & Multimedia
All three tablets come with quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, which is great for watching movies, music, and games.
Winner (Sound): All are equal – very good speakers.
Price & Value for Money
- OnePlus Pad Lite is priced around ₹19,999.
- Realme Pad 2 starts at ₹17,999 – the most affordable among the three.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ starts from ₹20,999 – slightly higher, but comes with the Samsung brand and UI.
Winner (Price): Realme Pad 2 – best value for money.
Final Verdict: Which Tablet is Best?
If you want:
- Best Display and Battery: Go for Realme Pad 2.
- Better Performance and Camera: Choose OnePlus Pad Lite.
- Brand Reliability and Good Software Support: Pick Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+.
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