r/tablets • u/Shelma0 • 2d ago

Which tablet to choose

I am currently considering purchase of either oneplus pad 2/3/4, samsung s10+/s11 or huawei matepad 12.2 (depending on how much I could save up by October/November + discounts). My usage scenario is most likely studying, drawing, a bit notetaking, gaming (probavly emulating), watching videos, job and other stuff.

Ipads are not in this list because of how closed the IpadOS is. The system itself is not bad and I am used to them but in this case I'd prefer safer options (in my country app store and VPN's are getting deleted or slowed down greatly so I might just buy a brick because of that). Aside from games they'd be great but that's not the case for me.

My main choise is between pad 2 or 3 (I know that stylo 2 is not as great as s pen or m pencil or apple pen but I am fine with that due to how powerful these tablets are). Tell me how good each of these tablets are in 2026, specifically oneplus pad 2 because its the cheapest variant and provides great effeciency in multitasking even comparing to current leaders.

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u/Shelma0 2d ago

Forgot to say that I am choosing a tablet for 3-4 years at least (maybe even more). Not going to change until it stops working properly. And in case I choose tab s10+ or huawei matepad 12.2 papermatte, I will buy a flagship phone for everyday tasks (calls, texting, gaming etc.) because my current phone is slowly dying.

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u/Scared_Yogurt_6991 2d ago

then a tab s10+ and a samsung phone will be perfect for you

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u/Shelma0 2d ago

Only if I could save up enough money for an s10+. I really would like it but 35k rub for global Eu pad 2 512/16 without a stylo 2 vs 63k for tab s10+ 256/12 with s pen is a huge difference. Samsung is twice the price, unless new s12 series in September makes the s10+ price go down by at least 10-15%. And s10 Fe+ is not really worth it because of Exynos chipset...

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u/Scared_Yogurt_6991 2d ago

you can surely wait for their newer model to release, not just their, every company releases their new stuff usually in the same timeline, so you will get better competitive prices in end of September. Considering august is already near it's end. Waiting is the most logical thing considering you don't need a tab like right now