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Authors: JordanUPDATE: Huawei's MediaPad T3 (8-inch version) has been added to our list of the best Android tablets of 2018

Find out why below!If you're looking for a tablet and don't fancy an iPad, then Android is currently the way to go.There are other options

out there with Windows 10 tablets such as the Surface Pro 3 - but Android remains the main rival to the iOS 10 toting iPad Pro and iPad mini

4.Some Android tablets have 10-inch screens, others seven, some land somewhere in between and a handful even push the boundaries past 10

inches

There are big differences in battery life, processing power, RAM and price.In our search for the best Android tablet that the market has to

offer, we've gathered together the seven best options currently available

Read on to see which Google-powered slates you should be considering in 2018.7

Huawei MediaPad T3 (8-inch)Weight: 350g | Dimensions: 211.1 x 124.7 x 8mm | OS: Android 7.0 | Screen size: 8-inches | Resolution: 800 x 1280

exclusively in Australia through Vodafone on contract, the 8-inch version of Huawei's MediaPad T3 is a nice option for those who want a

compact tablet without paying a whole lot upfront. Its 8-inch Full HD screen could be a little brighter, but it does a good job of

displaying video content like movies and TV shows with nice colours and sharp picture quality

Along with its handbag-ready size, it's a great tablet to whip out on public transport. What's also quite impressive about the Huawei

MediaPad T3's display is its 178-degree viewing angle, allowing you to get practically side-on with the device without losing brightness or

quality. Admittedly, viewing angles aren't as much of an issue for personal tablets, especially when it's only one person using it the

majority of the time

Still, it's nice to know that people can gather around to view something without it looking terrible. Huawei's products are known for

boasting impressive battery life, and the MediaPad T3 is no exception — its sizeable 4650mAh will keep the tablet going through a whole

day of browsing the internet and watching videos. While the T3 itself only holds 16GB of onboard storage, a microSD card slot allows for up

to 128GB of additional space. 6

Samsung Galaxy Tab SWeight: 467g | Dimensions: 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6mm | OS: Android 4.4.2 | Screen size: 10.5-inches | Resolution: 2560 x

the Tab S is nothing to write home about but it's thin and it's light and that counts for a lot when it comes to tablets

It helps the frame get out of the way of the screen, which is the real winner here.Available in 8.4- and 10.5-inch variants, the Tab S range

packs in a 2.3GHz quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM, microSD slot, 8MP rear camera, 2.1MP front snapper and Android 4.4 KitKat.Both tablets

have fingerprint scanners for added security, but the plastic body may put a few off with Apple's slates sporting a more attractive

design.There's a new Tab series on the block, in the form of the Galaxy Tab S2, but the original S duo are still a great buy - especially

now they're a little bit cheaper.Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S5

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet CompactWeight: 270g | Dimensions: 213.4 x 123.6 x 6.4mm | OS: Android 5 | Screen size: 8-inch | Resolution: 1200 x

or playing games, the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact excels with a decent slug of power and its eye-pleasing display.Add in the thin, light,

waterproof body and you have a great tablet for long trips and boring work commutes which can be happily slid into a bag without taking up

too much space or weighing you down.The components inside the Z3 Tablet Compact are getting on a bit now, and it doesn't have the slickness

of the 8-inch iPad mini 4 or Galaxy Tab S2 - but it's certainly still worth considering.Read the full review: Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact4

one of the best Android tablets on the market right now, ensuring the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and iPad Air 2 get a real work out.We'd like to

see a 64GB option, but 32GB plus the inclusion of a microSD slot will suit most people, and while the cameras don't cover themselves in

glory they're more of a vanity feature on a tablet.The Xperia Z4 is a great tablet, and it's one of the genuine alternatives to the iPad

Android is still not the perfect ecosystem for tablets, but with a 2K display on the front and such a nice-looking design Sony has made

something rather lovely.Read the full review: Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet3

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2Weight: 256g/389g | Dimensions: 198.6 x 134.8 x 5.6mm/237.3 x 169 x 5.6mm | OS: Android 5.1 | Screen size:

Front camera: 2.1MPThere are plenty of reasons to invest in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 - especially if you're after the best Android tablet

on the market.It's reading and web surfing-friendly, while the new 4:3 screen and general size and shape is better suited for most things

Videos work better on its predecessor thanks to elongated aspect ratio - but they don't exactly look bad here.You can pick the Tab S2 up in

8-inch and 9.7-inch variants, to challenge Apple's iPad and iPad Mini ranges, with the smaller option being more portable and cheaper.Almost

impossibly thin, pumped full of power and with a slicker version of Samsung's TouchWiz interface on board the Galaxy Tab S2 gives the iPad

Air 2 a real run for its money.Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S22

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1Weight: 525g | Dimensions: 254.2 x 155.3 x 8.2 mm | OS: Android 6.0 | Screen size: 10.1-inch | Resolution: 1200 x

reason to pick up a tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 is a terrific option that is also surprisingly affordable

If you shop around, you can find the Tab A 10.1 for less than $200, which is an absolute steal. It's got a large 10.1-inch display which is

vibrant and clear, yet doesn't feel huge in your hands

A hefty 7,300mAh battery should keep the tablet going all day, too. If you're after a gaming tablet, this probably isn't the one for you,

as it's not the strongest performer on this list

That said, its beautiful display and even more attractive price point make it pretty difficult to pass up. Best Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3Weight: 517g | Dimensions: 237.3 x 169 x 6 mm | OS: Android Nougat | Screen size: 9.7-inch | Resolution: 2048 x 1536

5MPFinally available in Australia, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is the best Android tablet yet, and it’s built to last with 2-in-1 S Pen and

keyboard capabilities, a beautiful HDR-ready screen and four thumping stereo speakers.Samsung can technically still claim that the Tab S3 is

thinner and lighter than an iPad Pro, with dimensions of 237.3 x 169 x 6mm and a weight of 429g (the iPad Pro is 6.1mm thick and weighs

437g).The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 touts a small but likeable design upgrade over the Galaxy Tab S2, even if it’s easy to mistake it for

Samsung’s year-and-a-half-old tablet from the front.The real difference is seen and heard in the HDR display, which pumps up the contrast

ratio, and the four speakers, which pump out the volume better than a tablet with a mono speaker. It's also got an increased focus on

productivity, with its S-Pen compatibility and included drawing and note-taking apps, as well as its redesigned optional keyboard, which now

feels sturdier than its predecessor, but lacks a touchpad

Still, when the whole screen is touch-based, a touch-pad isn't all that important. It's hardly a difficult call for us to make – the

year-old Google Pixel C is its only real challenger at a similar size, and the Tab S3 replaces the now-cheaper Samsung Galaxy Tab S2.Read

the full review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3627142f8b382930e0690f73dca8ae766.jpg#

The best Android tablets of 2018: which should you buy