While the tablet market is no longer at its peak, there’s still a market for them–specifically budget tablets that are priced at just under Php 10k in 2024. It may be hard to imagine a decent budget tablet for under Php 10k, but this year gave us a lot of good options to choose from.

That being said, here are 5 of our top picks for budget tablets in the Philippines this 2024 that offer great value for money:

Great Budget Tablets Under Php 10K (2024)

• Redmi Pad SE 8.7
• Infinix XPAD
• HONOR Pad X9
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
• TechLife Pad

Redmi Pad SE 8.7

While tablets usually have a screen size of around 10 to 11 inches, Xiaomi thinks that there’s a market for a compact, 8.7-inch one especially those who like to read eBooks while on a commute. This compact tablet is priced at just Php 7k for the 4GB/64GB model and you get goodies like a 90hz display, stereo speakers, and a 6650mAh battery that should last you more than a day and supports a widely-supportec 18w USB-C charging.

Infinix XPAD

While it is the first time they are offering a tablet, Infinix made a splash with the XPAD as one of the most affordable tablets to have a Helio G99 processor AND LTE connectivity. With the WiFi+LTE version priced at Php 9.5k, you also get 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage, which is a combination that is very hard to find in a tablet at that price point. Infinix also brags its ChatGPT integration–though we are a bit skeptical about its implementation given the hardware limitations.

HONOR Pad X9

HONOR has been a consistent performer lately when it comes to devices with a great price-to-specs ratio, and the Pad X9 is no exception. You can opt to get it without the keyboard for under Php 10k, and you’re getting a good set of internals that include a Snapdragon 685 processor, 4GB RAM, and 128GB storage. It may lack a MicroSD card slot and LTE connectivity, but you’re getting the best display in its class in the form of an 11.5-inch 120hz 2K IPS display–along with a class-leading 6-speaker system.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9

Outside of the incredible flash sales for Samsung’s budget tablet, the Galaxy Tab A9 is a rare under Php 10k device offering from the Korean giant. While both WiFi-only and WiFi+LTE versions only have 64GB storage and 4GB RAM, they are your other alternative for a compact tablet with its 8.7-inch display. You get a decent processing package with a Helio G99 processor, along with a 5100mAh battery that supports 15w charging. You also get OneUI 6.1, which is among the best Android skins right now.

TechLife Pad

If you’re after a large, high-resolution display, realme’s TechLife Pad is your best option with an official price of just under Php 9k. It stands out with its large 10.36-inch display with a 2K resolution and stereo speakers. Powering it is a T606 processor that’s paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, along with LTE connectivity. You also get a microSD card expansion and a 7700mAh battery to keep you going for more than a day of use.

That rounds up our top picks for great budget tablets you can buy for under Php 10k in 2024. Which one will you most likely get?