Best Samsung tablets in 2026

Wondering whether a Samsung tablet is the right choice for you? The Galaxy Tab line-up is massive, with sizes and prices aimed at everyone from casual scrollers to more demanding users.

You can pick up a top-tier Samsung slate with a screen that puts most TVs to shame – perfect if you’re looking to ditch the laptop. Or, grab a more modest, budget-friendly version for a bit of web browsing and keeping on top of your inbox. There are plenty to choose from, but the real trick is figuring out which model actually fits your life without wasting your money. 

In this guide, you'll find what you're really getting for your cash when you buy a Samsung tablet, as our rigorous lab testing sorts the wheat from the chaff.

You can see how Samsung's tablets compare with the competition in our full ranking of the best tablets

Best Samsung tablets

With prices swinging from £100 to well over £1,000, it’s remarkably easy to overspend on bells and whistles you’ll never use. Or, even worse, you might end up with a bargain-bin model that’s so sluggish it becomes annoying to use. 

We’ve sifted through Samsung's Galaxy range to find the standout tablets that offer decent value. See our lab results to make sure you’re buying a tablet that can actually keep up with you.

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Best Samsung tablet for you: what you need to consider

• Screen size and type It’s worth thinking about how much screen you actually need. If your main goal is a weekend movie binge, you’ll want to go big to get the most out of those vivid colours. But if you’re planning to chuck your tablet in a bag for the commute, a smaller slate is much less of a faff.
• How much storage do you need? While cloud storage is always there in a pinch, having enough room on the device itself for your photos and films is a godsend. It’s usually worth forking out a little extra for more space upfront, simply because you can’t upgrade the internal storage down the line.
• Wi-fi vs 5G Every Samsung tablet has wi-fi as standard, but some offer 5G if you’re willing to pay a premium. Only bother with this if you’re constantly on the move and don't want to rely on dodgy public wi-fi. However, you will need to pay for a separate data Sim to actually use it.

If you're after a bargain, we've found the latest discounts in our round-up of the Best iPad and tablet deals – which includes Samsung tablet deals.

How do Samsung tablets compare?

Samsung’s line-up is diverse, covering everything from budget-friendly basics to high-end powerhouses. Here's a quick look at what you’ll currently find on the shelves.

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Which? tablet expert Adam Speight: what you need to know about Samsung tablets

Adam Speight, Which? tablet expert, says:

'Samsung has the expertise and marketing might to make a success of anything it turns its hand to – and tablets are no exception. After Apple, Samsung is the biggest tablet brand, despite fierce competition from Amazon and Lenovo, particularly at the cheaper end of the market.

'Samsung's knack for sharp design and even sharper screens helps its tablets stand out, whether you're looking to spend around £1,000 on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or a fifth of that on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+. 

'While more advanced Samsung tablets have beefier processors and higher-resolution displays, all Samsung Galaxy Tabs use the same Android operating system (with a few Samsung tweaks) – so they're functionally the same. 

'It's easy to spend more than you need, though, particularly when you see the entrancingly bright screens on its top-tier tablets. But one of Samsung's more basic models will be ideal for most people.'

Samsung Galaxy Tab S series vs A series: which is best?

The Tab A models are entry-level, while the S models are high-end. This is reflected in the price and spec. 

The screens on the A range aren't quite as posh but, honestly, that shouldn't be a dealbreaker. Because the displays are physically smaller, those pixels are crammed in tight – meaning things still look sharp and clear, rather than a fuzzy mess. Mind you, there's more to a good screen than just resolution; you've got to think about how much 'pop' the colours have and if it's bright enough to see in a sunny room.

The S range is for the more demanding users – people who want the absolute top-tier kit and apps that open the second you tap them. 

The A range is for everyone else. It’s for those of us who just want a tablet that’s snappy enough and looks the part, without having to pay an eye-watering amount for the privilege. If you fancy seeing what else is on the market, check out our best Android tablets to see how the likes of Google, Lenovo, and Xiaomi are getting on.

How much should you spend on your Samsung tablet?

Most people just don't need to spend a grand on a tablet. It's overkill. For the vast majority of us, a 10-inch screen with some decent, modest specs will do the job perfectly well. 

If your habits don't really go beyond a bit of Netflix, a scroll through the headlines or the odd game, you definitely don't need a massive, top-end model. A tablet like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ would be a great choice for that.

If you’re after something a bit beefier for your job – maybe you're planning to snap on a keyboard and use it like a laptop – then the extra Ram and faster processor in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 will be worth the stretch. It’s better to pay that bit extra upfront than to end up frustrated because a cheaper model is lagging while you’re trying to get some work done. 

There are loads of other options from big names like Amazon, Lenovo and Microsoft, too – so it’s worth checking out all our tablet reviews to find a model that fits your budget.

How long do Samsung tablets last?

If you're considering forking out for a Samsung tablet, you'll want to know whether it's going to last. In the table below, we've locked up our full results and expert analysis. 

This exclusive content, which reveals how Samsung's Galaxy tablets performed in our survey, is reserved for Which? members. They can use it to help them buy a brand that's reliable. They'll discover which tablet brands have as few as one in 10 devices developing faults within seven years, which have more than a third becoming faulty, and which surprising brand is rated just as reliable as the big names. 

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Samsung tablets vs Apple iPads

Here, we show you the average scores for the Samsung tablets and iPads in our tough tests. For more information, see how we test tablets.

*Apple didn't release any tablets in 2023. 

Need to know

The only consideration you should make is whether you prefer a tablet running the Android operating system rather than Apple iOS. If you have an iPhone, for example, you might find an iPad more useful because iPads and iPhones work together, letting you keep your apps, files and messages synchronised across devices.

Want to know more about iPads? Check out our guide to the Best iPads.