Budget smartphone and mobile tablet industry is steadily expanding with new models in India. Multiple brands including smartphone OEMs have launched tablets for budget users. Motorola, Nokia, and Lenovo are a bunch of smartphone brands that are bringing in options under Rs. 15,000 in India. For users with budget constraints, it might get difficult to find the apt unit.
We have picked the latest and best-selling Android tablets in India that you can buy at a budget price point and get done with almost all possible tasks you would otherwise get from premium end tablets. In this article, we are comparing the Nokia T21, Moto Tab G62, and the Lenovo Tab M10 HD (2nd Gen) tablets.
Model | Nokia Tab T21 | Motorola Tab G62 | Lenovo Tab M2 HD (2nd Gen) |
Display | 10.4-inch IPS LCD 1200 x 2000 pixels resolution | 10.6-inch IPS LCD 1200 x 2000 pixels resolution | 10.1-inch IPS LCD 800 x 1280 pixels resolution |
Camera | 8MP (rear) 8MP (front) | 8MP (rear) 8MP (front) | 8MP (rear) 5MP (front) |
Chipset | octa-core Unisoc Tiger T612 | octa-core Snapdragon 680 | octa-core Helio P22 |
Android OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | Android 10 |
Battery | 8,200 mAh | 7,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
Charging | 18W | 18W | 10W |
Price | Yet to be announced | Rs. 16,499 | Rs. 13,999 |
Nokia T21 Vs Moto Tab G62 Vs Lenovo Tab M10 HD (2nd Gen): Display Features
A standard IPS LCD with is used by all three tablets in this list, but with a slightly different screen size and display resolution. The Nokia T21 flaunts a 10.4-inch display with a 1200 x 2000 pixels screen resolution, 360 nits peak brightness, and 224 PPI pixel density. The Moto Tab G62’s display measures 10.6-inches and offers the same 1200 x 2000 pixels screen resolution along with 220 PPI pixel density.
The Lenovo Tab M10 HD (2nd Gen) has a smaller 10.1-inch screen with 149 PPI pixel density. The screen resolution is also lower compared to the remaining two models, i.e., 800 x 1280 pixels. Visual experience will be better with the Nokia T21 and the Moto Tab G62 compared to the Nokia T21.
Nokia T21 Vs Moto Tab G62 Vs Lenovo Tab M10 HD (2nd Gen): Chipset, Battery Differences
Starting with the Nokia T21, the budget tablet employs the entry-level Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset. Based on 12nm fabrication, this low-end processor combined Mali-G57 GPU along with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB onboard storage capacity.
The Moto Tab G62 gets a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset clubbed with Adreno 610 GPU and up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration. On the contrary, the Lenovo Tab M10 HD (2nd Gen) features an entry-level MediaTek Helio P22 chipset combined with PowerVR GE8320 GPU and up to 4GB RAM+ 64GB storage. Android version is dated with the Lenovo tablet, i.e., Android 10 OS. However, you can opt either for the Nokia or the Motorola tablet if you need a new Android OS, i.e., Android 12 OS.
Battery size is the biggest on the Nokia T21 measuring at 8,200 mAh followed by the Moto Tab G62 which packs a 7,700 mAh battery unit. Both these tablets feature 18W fast charging. The Lenovo Tab M10 (2nd gen) tablet has the smallest 5,000 mAh battery combined with standard 10W charging. Out of all three models, the Motorola Tab G62 will perform best with multitasking and extensive tasks.
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Nokia T21 Vs Moto Tab G62 Vs Lenovo Tab HD (2nd Gen): Camera Harwdare
The primary camera (rear) used by the Nokia T21, Motorola Tab G62, and the Lenovo Tab M10 (2nd Gen) is the same. All three tablets feature an 8MP main camera at the back that is capable of recording 1080p@30fps videos. The selfie snapper is also 8MP, but only on the Nokia T21 and the Motorola Tab G62. The Lenovo Tab M10 HD (2nd Gen) sports a smaller 5MP selfie lens. The imaging capabilities are equivalent on these tablets offering decent feedback with the online conferencing.
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Nokia T21 Vs Moto Tab G62 Vs Lenovo M10 Tab HD (2nd Gen): Final Verdict
All three options in this list are suitable for budget users. But performance-wise, the Motorola Tab G62 will offer the best user experience. The remaining two models including the Nokia T21 and the Lenovo Tab M10 (2nd Gen) follows.