10 Best Android Tablets for Students 2025

We found the Lenovo Tab P12 attractive for its sleek, lightweight chassis and large 12.7-inch screen, which makes it easy to carry between classes. In our testing the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 handled everyday apps, but the 10-hour battery life and dimmer screen mean you may reach for a charger earlier than with other picks. Our experience shows audio is a weak spot — sound distortion at max volume hurts media playback — so if you care about loud, crisp speakers this one falls short despite its premium look.

The Lenovo P11 is an affordable entry-level tablet that in our review offered a sharp 11.5-inch 120Hz IPS display and a handy 2-in-1 keyboard pack for basic productivity, making it tempting for budget-conscious students. We found the MediaTek Helio G99 handles day-to-day tasks, but our experience shows the 4GB of RAM limits heavy multitasking and the lack of GPS reduces usefulness for navigation or fieldwork. It scored only 5.5/10 because of those constraints, yet the price makes it a reasonable choice for light study and media.

The OnePlus Pad 2 earned an 8.5/10 in our testing thanks to a vivid 12.1-inch 3K OLED with a buttery 144Hz refresh rate and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that keeps multitasking and gaming smooth. We found the OnePlus Stylo 2 stylus impressively natural with 16,000 pressure levels for notes and sketches, and the 15-hour battery easily gets through a long study day. During our review we noticed the Smart Keyboard’s magnetic attachment can be unstable and software needs optimization for some Android apps, and it lacks a fingerprint reader.

The Galaxy Tab S9 is our top-rated choice at 9.5/10; during our review it earned that score thanks to an 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh that makes reading and annotating class materials a joy. We found the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers consistently strong performance for research, note-taking and light gaming, and IP68 water-and-dust resistance adds durability on campus. Be aware the 16:10 aspect ratio can feel cramped in landscape and the haptic feedback is best disabled, plus it's pricier than most.

The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro is our pick if you prioritize multimedia — in our testing the 11.5-inch OLED and quad JBL speakers delivered rich, punchy audio and sharp visuals that make lectures and videos enjoyable. Our experience shows the Snapdragon 730G and premium aluminum-alloy unibody keep things feeling solid, but during our review we noticed productivity compromises: the keyboard accessory is cramped and lacks backlighting, and Android’s tablet limitations curtail multitasking compared to some competitors. It scored 7/10 for those trade-offs, offering great media at the expense of typing comfort.

If you want long battery life without breaking the bank, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ Plus is a solid pick — it scored 7.5/10 in our testing and lasted over 18 hours in mixed use. Our experience shows Samsung’s Exynos 1380 handles everyday tasks well, and the included S Pen makes handwritten notes comfortable even though it lacks air actions. In our review we also noted the tablet’s 12.4-inch size can be cumbersome for photography, but for study sessions and long lectures the endurance is a real benefit.

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is a budget-friendly bundle that in our testing stood out for its surprisingly premium aluminum design and 11-inch screen, and at $139.99 it's very wallet-friendly for students on a tight budget. Our experience shows the octa-core MTK8188J handles light tasks fine and the 14-hour battery gets you through lectures, but Fire OS is a major limitation — we found app availability hampered by the lack of Google Play Store. Also, the bundle’s keyboard trackpad is small and its texture felt unpleasant during long typing sessions.

During our review the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra impressed with a massive 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and earned an 8/10 for its expansive canvas and battery life. We found the included S Pen provides ultra-low latency for note-taking and drawing, and the 11,200mAh battery with 45W fast charging lasted up to 18 hours in mixed use. That power and screen boost productivity, but its size and weight reduce portability and the high price — plus the awkward under-display fingerprint placement — may deter some students.