Best 8 inch Tablets

If you seek a functional device for everyday use, look no further. The Huawei MediaPad M5 is what you need to buy. This model is called one of the best 8-inch tablets of 2018 on the market by Android Headlines and here is why.

For starters, the device works on Android 8.0 Oreo, which is considered one of the best versions of this operating system so far. It is equipped with the Kirin 960 octa-core chipset. As for the interface, like most of the Huawei devices, it comes complete with the custom EMUI on top of the Android OS. This skin is way more flexible compared to stock Android. With this intuitive and easy to use interface you will be able to set many custom settings and make the device as convenient for you as possible. It will also make sure to leave more RAM for the frequently used apps. Speaking of which, the RAM of this Huawei tablet is 4 GB and the overall memory of the device equals 64 GB.

The other great feature of the M5 is its display. This model features a 2.5D glass display. With the sharp 2K resolution, it allows you to enjoy a wider view and miss no detail. The screen has a diagonal of 8.4 inches, yet the overall size of the table isn’t much bigger than most of the other 8-inch tablets (4.91" x 8.37" x 0.29" ). Thanks to the 82 percent screen-to-body ratio, you will be able to see every detail and enjoy the wide high-quality view.

For an even better experience, the MediaPad M5 is fitted with dual stereo speakers that provide you with excellent voluminous sound.

It is fair to say that the Samsung company is one of the most famous giants in the electronics industry and needs no introduction. Their Android smartphones are in huge demand among many users all over the world. Their tablets are not far behind as well. The company presents the Galaxy Tab A, one of the best 8-inch tablets.

The device uses Android 7.1 Nougat installed along with the Qualcomm processor, which is considered to be among the best hardware for tablets and phones. It is powerful enough not only to provide you with entertainment like watching films and playing music but it can also deal with your basic working tasks. Hence, it is great for work and studying as well. This tablet is also suitable for family use. You can create several accounts on it and share with your relatives, which is very convenient.

Since we mentioned entertainment, we also want to add that the max resolution of the 8-inch screen is 800 x 1280 pixels and it provides you with a quality picture at any light. The graphics processor is the Adreno 360, which makes playing video games and watching videos a real treat. The rear and front cameras are 8 and 5 MP respectively, which may not sound big, but the pictures will turn out to be pretty good.

As for the connectivity, this small tablet has Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi. It is also complete with a standard 3.5 mm audio jack.

When talking about the quality-to-cost ratio, there is no way we can avoid mentioning the Lenovo Tab 4. This small Android tablet (and it is small, 8" in diagonal) at a fairly affordable price will offer you high performance and a variety of features. For starters, it offers up to a whole 20 hours of work before you need to recharge it. Well, under perfect conditions, of course.

The gadget is based on the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. Although it is not the latest Snapdragon generation processor—that would be Snapdragon 845—it is still one of the fastest and the most advanced there is today. To be fair, a tablet on an 845 platform would cost you quite a bit more, too, whereas what we have here is a more or less budget-friendly gadget.

Let's get back to the actual topic, though. Besides one of the most powerful processors, this 8-inch tablet is equipped with 2GB RAM, which is, again, not the largest available today but not the smallest either. Generally, you see this RAM volume in bigger tablets, though, for an 8-inch model, it is a really good choice.

The Lenovo Tab 4 has an IPS display with a 1280x800 resolution, both quite usual for a tablet of this size. IPS will allow you to see what's on the screen from almost any angle and in the daylight, which is the reason IPS panels are used in most of our portable gadgets now, and the HD resolution is probably the biggest you need for an 8-inch display, bigger will result in too small icons and too much energy draining for no particular reason since appreciating details on a small screen is not all that easy.

The Fire HD 8 is a decent tablet engineered by Amazon. It has a lot of unique features to offer yet it comes at a budget-friendly price. First, this gadget is compatible with Alexa. This voice control function allows you to use your device from a distance and leaves your hands free. You can turn the music or video on even when your device is on the other side of the room. Also, with the help of Alexa, you can control all the other smart devices around your house.

The device works on the Fire OS 6.0 which is based on Android 7.1 Nougat. With this small tablet, you will have access to multiple services including Amazon Prime, Spotify and Pandora. With the Prime Free Trial, you will get thousands of songs, books, and films right at your fingertips. You can download all your favorite movies and TV episodes so you stay entertained even if you are not connected to Wi-Fi. And speaking of wireless connectivity, apart from Wi-Fi, the device features Bluetooth 4.1.

The next prominent feature is a Show Mode. This is also the Alexa hands-free option that provides you with a full-screen HD experience while watching videos or scrolling down the pictures. The resolution of the screen is pretty average for an 8-inch tablet (800 x 1280) and it has more than a million pixels. The image will be bright and vivid and you will be able to clearly see it at any angle. So, just ask Alexa to play your favorite film, sit, relax and enjoy!

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 is a solid middle ground solution if you are looking for an affordable and high-performing device.

Although the retailers try to update all Lenovo models in time, sometimes the devices that have been in the storage for too long can be delivered with factory versions of the Android OS. Thus, we recommend updating the tablet to the latest supported version of the Android OS before using some of the more demanding applications. Otherwise, you may face stuttering and lags during playback of media files, online videos, or while playing games.

The Lenovo AnyPen feature allows for using any conductive element as a stylus pen to make quick notes or making routes on the map. You can even draw pictures this way, though the sensor is less accurate compared to the drawing tablets, so this feature will be more suitable for simple sketches rather than for fully-fledged digital paintings.

Unlike many of the Yoga’s competitors, its battery life impresses rather than disappoints, being able to work for up to 20 hours from one full charge. Hence, it is the best 8-inch tablet for use on the go in the long trips.

Moving on, the specifications of the tablet make it perfect for many different purposes. On top of that, the model features a kickstand that can be adjusted to 4 positions. You can hang the tablet or put it on the table just like a regular laptop (even though it doesn’t have a keyboard), the possibilities are virtually endless since the kickstand can be turned up or down 180°.

Speaking of degrees, the gadget has a single 8MP camera instead of two that can be turned however you want, which makes it so much easier to hold the kickstand with one hand while taking selfies at the same time.