Best 8-inch tablets in 2020

For most users, an 8-inch tablet is the optimal screen size. On such a device, it is convenient to watch videos, take photos with you on the road. At the same time, it remains quite compact to fit in a small bag or even a winter jacket pocket.

In addition, the modern industry allows you to fit in a compact body the same hardware that is used in devices with a large screen. Thus, the best 8-inch tablets are ideal for any task, including advanced games. You can choose the optimal model for your individual needs thanks to our rating. Let's explore the top rankings of 2020.

What characteristics to look for when choosing a tablet

The diagonal is important, but not the only point to pay attention to. To make the use of a tablet computer enjoyable, you should select its technical characteristics for your own needs:

• Screen... The higher the pixel density of the display, the better pictures, videos and text will look on it. However, as the resolution increases, not only the ppi grows, but also the battery consumption.
• CPU... The newer and more powerful a tablet's processor is, the better it can handle the load in single-threaded and multi-threaded modes. The frequency also affects the speed of operations, so it is better when it is higher.
• Battery... A high-quality screen and powerful hardware actively consume energy. If you plan to regularly use mobile Internet, GPS and turn on other wireless modules, then you should choose a device with a capacious battery.
• Memory... For the convenience of simultaneously working with several applications, as well as the ability to run "heavy" games and demanding software, you should choose a model with a large amount of RAM (at least 3 GB). As for the built-in storage, its size should correspond to the individual requirements of the buyer, but it is better if this figure is at least 16 GB.
• SIM card... Do you want to access the Internet via mobile networks, write SMS or make calls? In all these cases, you will need the ability to install a SIM card into the tablet. If you do not need such an option, then you can save several thousand on purchasing the version with only the Wi-Fi module.

Best budget 8-inch tablets

ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380M

An excellent tablet at an affordable price. Works on Android OS version 6.0. The device is equipped with a MediaTech MT8163 processor, a Mali-T720 graphics core, and is designed for 1 GB of RAM. The built-in memory is 16 GB.

Like users who use the device, a high-quality display. It is designed for a resolution of 1280x800 pixels and deservedly represents the best 8-inch tablets in 2020. The color rendition is top notch, as is the brightness.

The indicators of autonomy are also encouraging. The battery is rated at 15.2 Wh. With its help, the gadget will work with maximum tasks for about 6 hours.

But not everything is so smooth.The cost of the tablet varies around 9 thousand rubles, but today you can buy a more productive model for that kind of money. Perhaps the manufacturer will revise its pricing policy in the future and delight buyers with discounts.

Advantages:

• stylish design;
• assembly at the highest level;
• the presence of a memory card;
• good sound;
• indicators of autonomy.

disadvantages:

• not found other than price.

ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z581KL

Another tablet from ASUS. The cost is around 17 thousand rubles, but the technical side deserves exceptionally enthusiastic words.

Used for the device is a Snapdragon 650 processor with 8 cores with a frequency of 1800 MHz. Agree that the values ​​are already impressive, and therefore it is not surprising that the tablet entered the TOP rating of the best, even if it first became known about it back in 2016.

The tablet is equipped with a graphics accelerator and an Adreno 510 chip. This makes the device ideal for different games, watching movies. The matrix has good brightness and wide viewing angles. Even on a sunny day, the screen will not glare. The resolution is represented by 2048x1536 pixels with a diagonal of 8 inches.

The ASUS gadget supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.1., LTE. In the presence of a tray for Sim-ki in micro format.

Advantages:

• excellent build;
• price;
• USB-C 3.1 and OTG;
• matrix with good color rendering;
• high power hardware platform;
• management is clear and convenient;
• attractive design;
• proprietary shell.

disadvantages:

• no fingerprint scanner;
• no NFC;
• the body of the device is not very durable.

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0

The MediaPad M3 Lite from Huawei deservedly continues the TOP of the best tablets. The diagonal is 8 inches, with a resolution in Full HD and IPS matrix. Indicators of brightness and color transfer at a height.

The body is made of metal, the assembly is very high quality. Used a Snapdragon 435 processor and Adreno 505 graphics accelerator with 3GB RAM and 32GB permanent memory. The tablet is suitable for games. The 4800 mAh battery will provide the device with 10 hours of battery life.

There is support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 and LTE. The dialer option is supported, a nano SIM slot is used. Stereo speakers are also built in, which will allow you to enjoy watching interesting films and TV shows.

Advantages:

• good build;
• stylish design;
• high-speed performance;
• OP and read-only memory;
• bright matrix;
• good front camera;
• the sensor is well developed.

disadvantages:

• rear camera resolution is similar to the front camera;
• Legacy micro-USB port technology is used.

Apple iPad mini 4 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular

A tablet from Apple with a 7.85-inch display is stylishly designed. Moreover, the filling is at the level. The device works up to 9 hours with maximum tasks. Performance is provided by a powerful Apple A8 processor, as well as a 2GB RAM. The display resolution is represented by 2048x1536 pixels.

The plus is that American engineers have built high-quality stereo speakers into the gadget. They can outperform competitors in terms of sound output and volume. Watching movies, listening to music will be very comfortable. There is the possibility of using a SIM card with the Nano format. The tablet will be able to replace the phone if necessary.

Advantages:

• beautiful design;
• thin lines of the body;
• clear screen;
• high-quality assembly;
• excellent processor;
• decent battery life;
• the presence of stereo sound;
• there is a fingerprint scanner that works instantly.

disadvantages:

• no NFC;
• Apple Pay is not supported;
• a price that not everyone can afford.

Lenovo Tab 4 TB-8504F

A high-quality tablet with a screen 8 inches Tab 4 TB-8504F is not only one of the best models in our rating, but also one of the most interesting devices in the entire budget line of the manufacturer. The case of the tablet computer is made of durable plastic, so the tablet is both attractive and reliable. The appearance of Tab 4 TB-8504F is stylish and laconic, and the customer can choose from only two colors - black and white.

The hardware platform of the device is represented by a bunch of Snapdragon 425 and Adreno 308, and 2 gigabytes of RAM are available in the device.Taking into account the resolution of 1280x800 pixels, this "filling" can be called sufficient for most tasks, and even a number of modern games demonstrate quite good performance on such "hardware". But there is no SIM tray here, which is somewhat frustrating with an average cost of 10 thousand rubles.

Advantages:

• system speed
• gaming performance
• battery for 4850 mAh
• purity and loudness of sound
• beautiful appearance
• perfect combination of price and hardware

Digma CITI 8542 4G

The good 8-inch tablet Digma CITY 8542 differs from its competitors in the increased pixel density (resolution 1920x1200 pixels), which provides more convenience when working with the device. The device runs Android 7.0 and is based on a chip from MediaTech. There are 3 GB of RAM in the tablet, which is enough to run several resource-intensive applications simultaneously.

Important! With a higher screen resolution, the Digma model has a smaller battery capacity (4000 mAh). If autonomy is more important to you than a higher ppi, then choose another device from this category.

An attractive design, a metal case and 32 gigabytes of storage at once are three more advantages for which you can purchase a Digma tablet computer. If the built-in memory is not enough for you, then you can always use the micro SD slot. Also, the tablet computer provides for the installation of a SIM card and supports LTE.

Advantages:

• excellent build and stylish appearance
• quality screen with high resolution
• the amount of permanent and random access memory
• good build
• "Hardware" copes well with games - it does not hang and does not slow down

Disadvantages:

• insufficient speaker volume causes discomfort when watching movies

Huawei MediaPad T3 8.0 16 GB LTE

The first place is occupied by the direct competitor of the tablet computer from Lenovo. The MediaPad T3 model uses a similar "filling", the same amount of memory, and even in terms of the characteristics of the screen and cameras, we are literally two twins. But our editorial office liked the solution from Huawei more for three reasons:

• there is a SIM card slot (support for all popular frequencies);
• durable metal body;
• Excellent value for money and quality.

If we talk about the cost, then it starts from 9 thousand rubles. For such an excellent device, the manufacturer demands a fairly fair amount. The device is powered, by the way, from a 4800 mAh battery, which is enough for a day and a half of work under moderate load.

Advantages:

• high-quality assembly, without backlash and creaks
• optimal hardware and good optimization
• there is an event indicator
• wireless modules delight with stability
• bright display with good calibration

Disadvantages:

• charging too slow
• no event indicator
• the screen collects prints very well

Best 8-inch tablets for price and quality

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T385 16 GB

Looking for a quality, affordable 8-inch tablet? Samsung has just such a device in its assortment. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 model will cost you only 15,000 rubles, offering for this cost:

• display with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels;
• Snapdragon 425 processor and Adreno 308 graphics;
• slot for nano sim cards and work in cellular mode;
• 8 MP main camera with flash;
• capacious 5000 mAh battery.

To automatically adjust the brightness of the screen, a light sensor is installed in the SM-T385 tablet computer. The tablet pleases with a recognizable appearance, excellent build quality and two body colors to choose from (black and gold).

Advantages:

• nimble hardware platform
• high quality and bright screen
• system speed
• full cell mode
• good autonomy
• USB Type-C port
• metal cover

Disadvantages:

• no fingerprint scanner
• touch buttons without backlight

Lenovo Tab 4 Plus TB-8704X 64 GB

With just a little money, consumers can get a compact Lenovo tablet, which has an excellent hardware platform suitable for any modern games, as well as an excellent matrix with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels (Full HD). 64 GB storage is suitable for installing a large number of applications, as well as storing movies and music. If this volume is not enough for you, then it can be expanded with cards up to 128 gigabytes.

Tab 4 Plus TB-8704X has all the necessary sensors and modules, including support for A-GPS and GLONASS, proximity and light sensors, as well as Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth version 4.2. To access the Internet via mobile networks, send SMS and make phone calls, the device has two slots for nano-sized SIM cards. There are practically no flaws in the Lenovo tablet computer, especially for 17 thousand rubles. But many buyers still complain about the back cover being too slippery.

Advantages:

• reasoned cost taking into account characteristics
• high quality external sound
• productive "filling"
• dual SIM and LTE support
• good screen calibration
• good cameras, and the main module has an LED flash

Disadvantages:

• very slippery body

Xiaomi MiPad 4 64 GB LTE

The Chinese brand Xiaomi has always been able to create stylish, efficient and high-quality equipment with an attractive cost. This includes the MiPad 4 tablet, released in 2018. A stunning appearance, premium materials in a tablet for 19 thousand rubles, a stunning IPS-screen with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels - all this attracts attention from the first glance at the device. But that's just where the pros begin.

Important! When deciding to choose a MiPad 4 tablet, do not forget to clarify which version the seller offers. Some cheaper devices do not have international firmware, which can lead to a number of inconveniences.

MiPad 4 is available in versions with and without an LTE module. And if you don't need it, then feel free to choose the younger version, which is much cheaper. However, it was the model with the SIM tray that attracted the attention of the editors of our portal, since it demonstrates itself just fine on mobile networks! And in general, in terms of the stability of the wireless modules, Xiaomi MiPad 4 can give odds to any competitor.

It is noteworthy that this model became the first in the world (among tablet computers) to receive a Qualcomm 660 chip. It contains 8 cores with a maximum frequency of 2.2 GHz, as well as an Adreno 512 graphics coprocessor. This allows the tablet to demonstrate excellent results in any games and applications. It is worth noting 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. And the latter, unlike the MiPad 3, is expandable.

Advantages:

• face unlock
• huge 6000 mAh battery
• impressive performance hardware platform
• stability and convenience of MIUI shell
• bright and rich display
• main camera at 13 MP
• excellent headroom

Huawei MediaPad M5 8.4 64 GB LTE

Only slightly, but still managed to get ahead of the tablet computer MediaPad M5 from the Chinese brand Huawei. Traditionally for the brand, the Kirin processor is used here, which is being developed by the manufacturer himself. Similar to the previous device, MediaPad M5 has 4/64 GB of RAM / permanent memory.

In the comments and reviews of the tablet, sound (stereo speakers) and the main camera, whose resolution is 13 MP, are often mentioned among its key advantages. The latter really pleases with excellent quality, but due to the lack of a flash, it is not even theoretically suitable for shooting in low light.

The body of the tablet computer is made of metal, which guarantees the strength and reliability of the device. Another plus of the MediaPad M5 is a smart fingerprint scanner. There are few minuses in the device, but they are. For example, the rejection of the 3.5 mm jack looks rather strange. Autonomy, despite the 5100 mAh battery, is also a weak point of the reviewed model.

Advantages:

• good sound (there is stereo)
• work on Android 8.0
• good brightness margin
• impressive speed of the fingerprint scanner
• stability of LTE and GPS
• fast enough charging
• design and assembly at height

Disadvantages:

• no headphone jack
• average autonomy

The best 8-inch premium tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 SM-T719 LTE ​​32 GB

The right to start ranking the best 8-inch premium tablet models was awarded to the Galaxy Tab S2 from the Samsung brand. Two and a half years after its release, the tablet still retains its relevance and popularity among users. Excellent appearance, high-quality assembly, productive "filling" - these are just some of the advantages that the solution of the South Korean giant can boast of.

The Galaxy Tab C2 tablet computer can please its owner with an excellent screen, made according to the Super AMOLED technology familiar to the brand. Its resolution is 2048x1536 pixels, which provides a density of 320 pixels per inch. The stereo sound and autonomy are also pleasing, for which the 4000 mAh battery is responsible. As a result, for about 23 thousand rubles, Samsung offers an almost flawless 8-inch device based on Android.

What pleased:

• minimum thickness and weight
• performance platform
• good sound
• excellent display with amazing resolution
• battery life
• stable and fast GPS performance

Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 64 GB LTE

One of the best 8-inch Android tablets from Huawei offers excellent performance, attractive design and reasonable price. The MediaPad M3 features an excellent build, durable metal body and fast fingerprint reader. The device is based on the proprietary Kirin 950 processor, and the Mali-T880 graphics video chip is a pair of it.

A pair of 8 MP cameras, located in front and behind the tablet computer, pleases with good quality of shooting in conditions of sufficient illumination. The MediaPad M3 8.4 also has other significant advantages:

• high screen resolution at 2560x1600 pixels (354 ppi);
• 4 gigabytes of RAM and 64 permanent memory;
• tray for two sim cards in nano format;
• high-quality stereo speakers;
• 5100 mAh battery provides impressive autonomy;
• work in cell phone mode.

Moreover, the cost of such a wonderful device starts from a modest 23 thousand rubles. For this amount, the device can be forgiven for all the minor flaws, which, by the way, were almost never found here.

Apple iPad mini 4 128 GB Wi-Fi

If you want to buy a tablet with a screen diagonal of 8 inches, in which absolutely everything will be perfect, then there is simply no better solution than the iPad mini 4. Of course, you will have to pay an appropriate amount of money for such a high-quality device, so get ready to part with about 38 thousand rubles.

Note. Apple is the undisputed market leader with products that are years ahead of the industry. For this reason, the iPad mini 4, released in 2015, still remains relevant and is a more attractive option for buying than many new products from competitors.

At the heart of the iPad mini 4th generation tablet computer is the proprietary Apple A8 processor, which has a pair of 1.4 GHz computing cores. Complemented by its own company graphics and 2GB of fast RAM. Although the hardware of the device may seem too weak compared to competitors, in fact, iOS provides high performance in any task, be it complex applications or games.

Advantages:

• stunning appearance
• perfect screen calibration
• excellent OS optimizations
• fingerprint scanner speed
• quality of materials and workmanship

Which 8 inch tablet to buy

For convenience, we have divided the rating of 8-inch tablets into 3 groups. The first went to inexpensive solutions with an average cost of 10 thousand rubles. You can choose any tablet among them, based on your own preferences.

In the high-end segment, the iPad mini 4 is the best choice if you prefer iOS, and the MediaPad M3 for those leaning towards the green robot.If you want to choose something in between, then we recommend solutions from Xiaomi and, again, Huawei, which have the best balance of cost / quality.