Android Tablets in Canada

What to look for in Android tablets in Canada

A tablet sits between your phone and a laptop, so start with how you'll use it. Reading, video and video calls run well on most modern tablets. Heavier jobs, such as editing photos, multitasking with split-screen apps or playing graphics-intensive games, are where a more powerful processor earns its price.

Who a flagship-class tablet suits

• Students who take notes, read textbooks and join online classes on one device.
• Remote workers who want a lighter companion to a laptop for email, documents and video meetings.
• Creators who sketch, edit photos or trim video clips on the go.
• Mobile gamers who want demanding titles to run smoothly on a bigger screen.

Why the processor matters

The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, a chip from Qualcomm's top-tier Snapdragon 8 line. In practice, a faster processor keeps apps responsive, handles demanding games more comfortably and tends to stay capable for longer as apps grow more complex. If you mostly watch shows and browse, you may not need this much power. If you want a tablet that can double as a work device, it's a sensible place to aim.

Details to confirm on the specification sheet

• Display: screen size, resolution and refresh rate shape how the tablet feels for reading, drawing and video.
• Storage: pick enough space for offline downloads, games and photos, since adding more later isn't always possible.
• Accessories: if you plan to use a keyboard cover or stylus, confirm that the exact accessory model supports your tablet.
• Connectivity: check whether the version you're buying is Wi-Fi only. If it supports mobile data, confirm compatibility with your Canadian carrier.
• Charging: note the supported charging speed so you can choose a charger or power bank that keeps up.

Tablet or big-battery phone?

If you mainly want long battery life in your pocket, a large-battery phone may cover more of your day than you'd expect; browse our REDMI phones to compare. A tablet wins when screen space matters: sketching, reading documents side by side, or keeping the kids entertained on the long drive to the cottage.

Complete the setup

Wireless earbuds keep tablet streaming private on the bus or a flight; see our earbuds and headphones. For travel days, a portable charger from our accessories range keeps the tablet going between outlets, and our power bank buying guide explains how to match capacity and output to your device.

Not sure whether a flagship tablet is right for you? Email our team with how you plan to use it, and we'll help you check the details before you order.