OPPO after all the wait finally introduced its pocket-friendly Android tablet to the Indian audience. The OPPO Pad Air is the first affordable tablet by the company loaded with mid-range hardware and a sub Rs. 20,000 price tag. The OPPO Pad Air is amongst the few pocket-friendly tablets in India which offer a complete package for its cheaper price tag in the country.
However, we have seen several new tablets in recent times that are a good value-for-money deal in this segment. One of the most latest tablets that goes up against the OPPO Pad Air is the Nokia T20 which also debuted a few months back in the Indian market. We have done several tablet comparison articles in the past few months.
We previously compared the OPPO Pad Air with the Realme Pad, Lenovo Tab P11 Plus, and a bunch of other popular mid-range Android tablets. This time we are pitting down the Pad Air against the Nokia T20 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 both of which are currently the best sellers in the premium mid-range tablet market in India. This full comparison will help clear your confusion about which model should be your next buy.
OPPO Pad Air vs Nokia T20 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7: Display Features
The latest OPPO tablet, i.e., the OPPO Pad Air bestows a large 10.36-inch display which is an IPS LCD panel with 1200 x 2000 pixels screen resolution. The display on the OPPO tablet offers a peak brightness of 360 nits and has a screen-to-body ratio of 80.5 percent. It is a decent panel for all types of content and also gaming.
Moving on to the Nokia T20, is also equipped with a similar 10.4-inch display which is also an IPS LCD similar to the OPPO tablet. The Nokia display offers a 1200 x 2000 pixels screen resolution and is protected by scratch-resistant glass. The bigger screen size along with high-resolution pixels offers the same vivid visuals as the Pad Air tablet. This panel is suitable for watching shows and movies on OTT platforms.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is almost identical to the remaining two models in terms of display size and specifications. The only primary difference is the TFT LCD panel instead of the IPS LCD. The Galaxy Tab A7 tablet’s panel also measures 10.4-inches with a 1200 x 2000 pixels screen resolution and 79 percent screen-to-body ratio.
You can consider all three models if good display specification is your requirement. The OPPO Pad Air and the Nokia T20 have a slight edge over the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 with their IPS LCD panel. But you won’t find any major differences in the display performance on the three tablets. So, even the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 makes for a safe bet.
OPPO Pad Air Vs Nokia T20 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7: Chipset, Configuration Differences
The OPPO Pad Air uses the octa-core Snapdragon 680 chipset. This is a new-generation Qualcomm mid-range processor which comes with 4G network connectivity and is supported by Adreno 610 GPU to render high-end graphics. The OPPO Pad Air can be purchased with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration. It also has expandable memory support in case of a storage crunch.
The Nokia T20 on the other hand uses a Unisoc series processor (Unisoc T610). The budget chipset is designed using a 12nm fabrication process and is combined with Mali-G52 MP2 GPU for graphics. The Nokia mid-range tablet has up to 4GB of RAM for multitasking and 64GB native capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is also a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset-powered tablet for the budget-conscious audience. This tablet is packed with the Snapdragon 662 chipset built on 11nm fabrication. The mid-range Qualcomm processor combined Adreno 610 GPU to handle the graphics.
For multitasking, the Galaxy Tab A7 has up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration. This tablet model also offers expandable storage support for extra space requirements. In terms of performance, the OPPO Pad Air and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 will be the best fit for moderate and extensive usage. The Nokia T20 will be a good daily driver.
OPPO Pad Air Vs Nokia T20 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7: Camera Hardware Comparison
The OPPO Pad Air’s imaging setup is handled by a single 8MP lens with auto focus. This main camera supports 1080p video recording. The big sensor size allows for good clarity in broad daylight situations. You can expect a decent low-light camera performance with the OPPO Pad Air.
The main camera sensor on the remaining two models, i.e., the Nokia T20 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 the same as the OPPO Pad Air and the Nokia T20. The main camera on three models can capture good photos with bright backgrounds. The recording capability is also the same, i.e., 1080p.
As for the selfie camera, the Nokia T20 and the OPPO Pad Air feature the same 5MP snapper, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 has a smaller 2MP selfie lens.
OPPO Pad Air Vs Nokia T20 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7: Battery, Fast Charging Speeds
The OPPO Pas Air employs a 7,100 mAh battery unit for power delivery. It comes with 18W fast charging. On the other hand, the Nokia T20 is equipped with an 8,200 mAH battery along with 15W fast charging support. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 uses a 7,040 mAh battery with 15W fast charging technology.
OPPO Pad Air Vs Nokia T20 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7: Which One To Buy?
Out of all three models, the OPPO Pad Air is the latest and has the most powerful processor compared to the remaining two models. However, all three models are good for general performance and fit well as a daily driver.
