Which Android tablet should I buy? Follow our tablet buying guide to help you decide! / © ANDROIDPIT

Price

Price will vary for many reasons, and seemingly small differences in components can still mean a big difference in price. They key to getting good value is to determine which features you must have, and which you can live without. These features will become clearer as we go on but remember, more expensive does not necessarily mean better.

Screen

Several display technologies exist, but not all are created equal. While it’s true that within indoor environments any tablet screen should be easy to view, outdoor visibility can vary. Before buying a tablet, ask yourself "where will I use my tablet?" Depending on the answer, you'll get an idea of what kind of screen you prefer.

There has been tons of research carried out regarding screen technology, but a general rule is that LCD screens tend to perform better in direct sunlight compared to AMOLED, which is one of the key considerations for prospective tablet purchasers. However, LCD screens also tend to have less contrast, meaning the actual image quality may be inferior to AMOLED (depending on how much you like contrast). There really there is no clear winner, so go to a store and compare a couple of devices to see which you prefer.

As with smartphones, tablets have a wide variety of screen qualities. © ANDROIDPIT

Resolution

What do you want to look at on your screen? If you want to watch HD movies or play high-end games, you really have to pay attention to the screen resolution of the tablet, as well as its pixel density.

You will hear terms like HD, FullHD and QHD with regards to display resolutions, and really all this means is the number of pixels present. HD represents 1, 280 x 720 pixels, FullHD is 1, 920 x 1, 080, while 2, 560 x 1, 440 is reserved for the QHD moniker (the same resolution as four HD panels but in the same amount of space as one). The amount of detail will be more impressive on a device with more pixels, and this is an area which can really determine the price-point of your device. Of course, refresh rates and GPU performance are other factors to consider, but that is a discussion for another day.

You will be able to use the same applications, play the same games, view the same videos and websites, no matter what resolution your device has - so your screen resolution choice is purely an aesthetic one. However, once you see a QHD device displayed next to something with 1, 024 x 768 pixels you may find it hard to opt for the lower resolution product.

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