New Delhi, April 29 -- Using your smartphone as a hotspot for operating your tablet is a battery killer, and a little inefficient, especially in 2026. Solution? The solution to this problem is albeit a simple one - a compact tablet with a SIM card slot. With it, you get a big screen to power all your productivity needs, seamless internet connectivity and a smartphone that lasts longer.

Now, a tablet with a SIM card slot might seem like a pricey proposition to some, but in reality budget tablets available in India offer just that along with a host of productivity features and a big battery at a fraction of a cost compared to the fancy, feature-rich devices. These tablets let you power through everyday tasks like browsing, video calls, and...