New Delhi, May 15 -- Apple's iPad, for years, has felt like the default safe-choice for a lot of buyers. It's safe, it's reliable and it's expensive. But in 2026, the base-level iPad feels more like a gateway to Apple's ecosystem than a budget-friendly powerhouse. Sure, there was a time when iPad, even the entry level model represented the zenith of tablet technology. But times have changed and Android tablet makers have caught up. Now, you can easily get a powerful Android tablet at the cost of an entry-level or mid-budget iPad model.

These Android tablets not just offer a powerful performance and a better multi-tasking experience but they also offer faster displays and bigger batteries. In some case you also get a bundled stylus, which...