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Best sub £200 android tablet?

rickyroma
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Looking for advice on a good android tablet under £200.
Looked at this as it fits important criteria. 
Long lifespan for updates (released in 2025)......plenty of RAM ( 8gb).... Lots of storage ( which is expandable) 

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7801123?clickPR=plp:6:27

A model with a larger screen would be nice but this seems to cut back on spec such as memory.   Is there a better option in the same price range? 
Or is there a reason I should avoid the Samsung a11  tablet above? 

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  • Vitor
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    I'd spring for the A11+ at this time. I have an A9+ and it's just speedy enough for web browsing, YouTube etc.
  • rickyroma
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    Vitor said:
    I'd spring for the A11+ at this time. I have an A9+ and it's just speedy enough for web browsing, YouTube etc.
    Thank you. But the A11+ is only 6gb ram which may impact long term performance? Not sure what you mean by referencing in the A9+? 
  • pmduk
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    edited 24 January at 3:57AM
    I've been using this one for 5 months without issue. Comes with a UK number for support. https://amzn.eu/d/8J6al7b
  • twopenny
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    I picked an Honor tablet. Cheap price, up to date OS system, expandable storage /SIM slot, no idea about the speed but it plays iPlayer, streams etc , good picture and the volume is excellent.

    Had it a year and does everything needed.

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  • Cisco001
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    edited 26 January at 12:58PM
    It usually the lower end tablet has micro sd slot

    Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 4G 8 + 256 currently on sale £183 amazon (security update until 2032)
    Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro 6 + 128 £200 at mi.com

    Samsung Tab A11 security update until 2032 


    Processor Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro >  Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 ~ Samsung tab A11
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