10 Best Tablets for Gaming in India 2021 (Apple, Samsung, and more)

After careful research, we have curated a list of the best tablets for gaming in India from popular brands like Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, and more. Choose one depending on various factors like budget, the system requirements of the games you want to play, battery life, etc.

Wait! Don't fix your budget yet. There are quite a few factors to consider before deciding the budget for your gaming tablet. You may not get the specifications you typically get on a smartphone for the same price range. So read our buying guide to get a better idea about the various features you should look for while shopping for a gaming tablet online.

It's obvious that the bigger the screen, the better the gaming experience. But that's not it. While you are playing, say, a battle royale game, you will be able to spot your enemies easily on a bigger screen. Now, that's an advantage every gamer would love to have. 

The bestsellers in the market, like the Apple iPad Pro and the Samsung Tab S7+, have screen sizes above 12 inches. When it comes to screen technology, you will hear terms like AMOLED, Super AMOLED, and Liquid Retina Display. 

AMOLED displays by Samsung can produce a broad range of colors with exceptional clarity compared to LCDs. Super AMOLED displays do the job better with 80% less ambient light reflection, 20% lower energy requirement, and 20% brighter screen.

You may think that LED displays are better than LCDs. Well, for some iPads, not really. The Liquid Retina Display by Apple is a type of LCD on par with Super AMOLED displays. If you are in a dilemma, know this — an AMOLED can produce deeper blacks and more contrast. 

You will definitely see the difference if you compare both of them side by side. Here is a useful tip for gamers. Buy a tablet with a higher refresh rate. Refresh rate is the number of times the image information on your screen gets updated per second. 

A gamer playing on a screen with a higher refresh rate, say, 120 Hz will get his/her screen updated quicker than the opponents' screen of 60 Hz. When playing multiplayer games, it's a matter of life and death (inside the game!).

The two components of a tablet responsible for its performance are the processor and RAM. When shopping for gaming tablets, compare not only the RAM but also the processors to find out if you are getting the value for the money you are paying. The trick is to know that a better processor always comes with a bigger RAM. Take a look at the example below.

The new Apple iPad Pro with the M1 chip (rank 1 in terms of performance) has 8 GB and 16 GB RAM variants, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (rank 47 in terms of performance) has 4 GB of RAM. If you find two tablets with the same RAM but different processors, use this website that ranks processors based on their performances to find the better tablet.

When it comes to performance, the number of cores also plays a major role. Cores are individual processing units inside a CPU that shares the current task at hand for faster processing speeds. Here is an example. The 8th gen Apple iPad features the A12 Bionic chip, whereas the iPad Pro has the A12Z Bionic chip.

The "Z" version has 8 CPU cores and 8 GPU cores, delivering exceptional graphics performance and speed compared to the 6 CPU cores and 4 GPU cores of the A12. But remember that more cores don't mean better performance.

The A13 Bionic chip with six cores is better than the Exynos 1080 with eight cores since the technology behind A13 is far superior to Exynos 1080. That's why you should always look into the specifications before buying a gadget. 

You will find that most tablets in the under-25000 range provide internal storage of only 32 GB or 64 GB. If that's sufficient or not differs from one individual to another. If you plan to use your tablet for more than just gaming, for example, downloading movies, you would want one with internal storage of at least 64 GB. You will get enough space for a few games and some movies.

If you are planning to use it solely for gaming, a 32 GB variant would do. Consider bigger internal storage or buy a memory card if you record your screen for uploading to YouTube videos. We recommend going for 64 GB or 128 GB of storage since screen recordings can take up lots of space.

You may also want to consider that a game's iOS version takes up more space than its Android version. For example, the size of Call of Duty: Mobile is 2.2 GB on Android and 2.9 GB on iOS. Choose a tablet that offers the best gaming experience for your budget or find one that balances performance and storage.

Every tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. It is the LTE (Long Term Evolution) or cellular connection feature that you should look for, not as an extra feature but as a necessary one. Suppose you lose your Wi-Fi connection while playing an online multiplayer or live streaming, you would be able to switch to your cellular network and keep the enthusiasm and fun of gaming alive.

Having a tablet that supports LTE allows gaming while traveling too. You don't have to worry about carrying a wireless router, like the airtel my wifi and JioFi, which can run out of power after several hours of usage. Some tablets will have two variants—Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + LTE. Usually, tablets that support both are more expensive. Choose one that suits your budget.

While shopping for tablets, you will come across brands' claims about the battery backup of their products. But those figures are only based on in-house testing involving internet browsing, video and music playback, and cellular calling. You will not find manufacturers that explicitly promise gaming hours their tablet (or any gadget of that sort) will provide on a full battery.

There are several reasons for that. The graphic settings you choose, screen brightness, whether the game is online or offline, etc., are some of the many factors responsible for battery drain while gaming. The stress put on the processor by games varies across the titles, and even in-game settings like vibration alert can also contribute to power consumption.

Your best bet is to go for a tablet that promises at least 8 hours of any activity, for example, video playback. You will probably get 4 hours of gaming from that. Here is a tip that will extend the life of your tablet (maybe yours too!). Do not play games while the battery is being charged, as it can overheat and get damaged. There is also a possibility of fire or explosion.

There are several gamers who are loyal to not more than two games. For example, PUBG, Free Fire, COD: Mobile, etc. If you are a loyalist, the first thing to do is check the platforms on which the game is available. But if you are a gaming enthusiast who likes to try out different types of games, an Android tablet would be a wise choice, as Google Playstore has more games than Apple's App Store.

Some popular HD Games available for android and iOS are COD: Mobile, Asphalt 9, GRID Autosports, Elder Scrolls: Blades, Black Desert, etc. The latest innovation in the realm of gadgets: the 2-in-1 laptops (a laptop that can be converted to a tablet) are also becoming popular among gamers since they allow them to play Windows games on a smaller, portable screen.

Several touch-friendly games like Sid Meier's Civilization 5, Splendor, Heros III: MIght Magic, etc., are already available on Steam. You can even play your favorite PC games on your tablet while you are traveling. With products like Microsoft Surface Pro X offering a SIM card slot that allows a cellular connection, you can even utilize your Xbox game pass for PC for playing PC games on your tablet.

A gaming headset is necessary for playing online multiplayer as it helps you with positional audio, giving you an advantage over your enemies. We have an article to help you choose the best gaming headset in the market. If you have bought a gaming tablet, you would want to experience some of the best cricket games for Android and iOS in India.

Finally, VR headsets are becoming more and more popular for the immersive gaming experience it offers. Find out more about how to choose the right one depending on your needs and budget by reading our buying guide.

If you are an avid gamer or a YouTuber, you would want a tablet that can handle the most processor-intensive games on high graphic settings, especially if you will be running a screen recorder. There are many people out there who are dedicated to not more than two games.

If you are one of them, we recommend researching the specifications required for running that game on max settings lag-free. You will be able to save a lot of money by buying just the right device for your needs. Also, make sure you are getting the best screen for the money you are paying, as the screen quality also influences your gaming experience.

Author - Arun F Xaviour