Best Android Tablets of October 2014

Best Android Tablets of October 2014

October is under way and you can use our post to find some of the best Tablets currently available on Amazon. Check all info listed under each tablet and you might end up finding a new favorite device to buy.

All the models listed in this post are sorted by OEM and you can choose from up to ten different Samsung tablets, an LG G Pad, the new Fire tablet series from Amazon, the Xperia Z2 Tablet, and the ever-present Nexus 7 2013 with stock Android OS.

In case you will find a device that you like, then you can simply follow the Amazon links and order one right away. Check the list below and feel free to tell us about other great Android tablets that you think that it should have been posted in this post.

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2

The 12.2 inch model of the Galaxy Note Pro has been launched at CES 2014 in Las Vegas. If you’ve never held this device in your hands, then you will be in for a surprise, as it feels just like a small laptop that can be controlled using a pen instead of a keyboard.

Despite the fact that it is one of the most expensive tablets ever released, the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 variant offers one of the best Samsung TouchWiz and fastest Android experiences when compared to all the other tablets that are currently on the market. This devices comes with a 12.2-inch Super Clear LCD screen, 2560 x 1600 resolution, 1.9GHz Exynos 5 CPU, 3GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB internal storage, micro SD support up to 64GB, S Pen Stylus, 9500 mAh battery, and a 8MP camera.

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat, but it will surely receive the future Android L 5.0 update several months after Google pushes it to their Nexus devices. You can purchase this tablet from Amazon: 32GB model for $648 – 64GB model for $743.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2

This device is very similar to the above Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 model, only that this one lacks the S Pen Stylus. It was presented for the first time at the same CES 2014 event in Vegas.

With 12.2 Super Clear LCD display and a 1.9 GHz Exynos 5 Octa-core CPU you can get one of the best Android experiences. The 9500 mAh battery is enough to keep the device running smoothly for half a day easily. Other features of this tablet are as following: 3GB RAM, 32GB and 64GB internal storage, 8MP main camera, 2MP front-facing camera, IR Blaster, Bluetooth 4.0 and it runs Android 4.4 KitKat. Get one of these devices from Amazon.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 tablet was launched in July 2014 and its features Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 for LTE model, and the Exynos 5420 Octo-core for the GSM version. Its screen measures 10.5 inches and it is a Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1600 resolution, it comes in 16GB and 32GB internal storage variants, the storage can be expanded up to 128 GB via external microSD.

Here are some other important features of this new 10.5 inches model: 3GB RAM, 8MP camera, 2.1 MP front facing camera, 7900 mAh battery, Android 4.4.2 KitKat, Bluetooth 4.0, LTE or GSM network. It is available for purchases from Amazon for $430 for the Galaxy Tab 2 10.5 16GB Titanium Bronze and starting with $400 for the 16GB White version.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1

This is the smaller version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 edition, as it “only” measures 10.1 inches in screen size. This model is much more cheaper and it also comes with almost the same specs as its bigger brother.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 device packs 1.9GHz Exynos 5 Octa core processor, 16GB or 32GB internal storage, 64GB additional storage can be added via external microSD card, 8MP camera, 2MP front-facing camera, Android 4.4 KitKat. You can buy one of these models from Amazon with only $400.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 model comes with an S Pen Stylus and it resembles the Note Pro 12.2 device that we’ve listed first in this post. It was released for the first time in October 2013 and it comes with 3GB RAM, a 10.1 inches Super Clear LCD screen, 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 CPU for the LTE model, 1.9 GHz Cortext A15 quad-core and 1.3 GHz Cortex A7 for the 3G version.

The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 tablet is available in 32GB and 64GB variants, but you can add an extra 64GB storage using external microSD card. Other important features of this tablet are as following: 8MP camera, 2MP frontal camera, S Pen Stylus, Adreno 330, 2560 x 1600 resolution, Android 4.3 KitKat, upgradeable to Android 4.4, 8220 mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.0, IR port, USB on-the-go, and more.

The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition can be purchased from Amazon:16GB Black model starting with$330, while the White model will cost you $280. The 32GB models are sold like this: White model for $335 –Black model for $339.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1

In case you are looking for a cheaper Samsung Galaxy tablet, then the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 model is the one that you should take a look at. It is a relatively new model that was released in June 2014 and it comes with a 10.1 inch TFT capacitive screen, 1280 x 800 resolution and it is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, 1.5 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage and Android 4.4.2 KitKat as default ROM.

Other features of this tablet are as following: 3.15 MP primary camera, 1.3MP secondary camera, 6800 mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.0, it is available in both 3G and LTE variants If you want to buy one of these devices then you can head to Amazon: white model is currently sold for only $300, while the Black one is sold starting with $290.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4

Launched in March 2014 the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 tablet from Samsung comes with Android 4.4 KitKat and it is powered by a 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 CPU. This is a great tablet for those that are looking to buy a device that’s easier to handle.

It packs the 8.4 inch Super Clear LCD display with 2560 x 1600 resolution, 2GB RAM, it is available in both 16GB and 32GB internal storage variants, the storage can be expanded up to 64GB via external microSD card, 4800 mAh battery. This device should also get the future Android L 5.0 update after Google launches it for their Nexus devices. You can buy this tablet from Amazon: the White 16GB model is sold for $398, while the Black 16GB model is cheaper as it is sold for only $349.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4

This is a table that was launched only a few months ago and it comes with a really strong lineup of specs. It packs a 2.3 GHz Snapdragon CPU for the LTE Model, while the GSM one is sporting a Octa-core 1.9Ghz Exynos 5420. It runs on the Android 4.4.2 KitKat and it comes in two color variants: dazzling white and titanium bronze.

Here are some other interesting features of this device: 8MP camera, 2.1 secondary camera, 16GB and 32GB internal storage models, the storage can be expanded up to 128 GB via external microSD card, 1600 x 2560 resolution, 8.4 inch Super AMOLED display, fingerprint sensor just like the one present on the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4 phones, 4900 mAh battery. You can buy this device from Amazon: white model sells for $370, while the titanium bronze model is sold for $390, both are available with 16GB internal storage.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0

The 8-Inch model of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 device was released for the first time in June 2014 and it is a low-end tablet. IT packs a 8 inch TFT capacitive screen with 800 x 1280 resolution, 16GB internal storage and only 1.5GB RAM. It is still a viable solution for users that are currently looking for a cheaper tablet that is capable of running the latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS.

If you want to buy this device, then you can head to Amazon. Both 16GB black and white variants are sold for only $239.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0

This is the final Samsung device that we thought that it would be great to have in this post. It is low-end model launched in May 2014 and it is available in both GSM and LTE variants, so if you’re looking for cheap tablet then this is the one for you.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 device packs a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon CPU, 1.5GB RAM, 7-inch TFT screen with 800 x 1280 screen resolution, 8 and 16GB internal storage variants, 3.15MP camera, 1.3MP camera, 4000 mAh battery, and it is running the Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS. You can purchase a Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 tablet from Amazon, both black andwhite models are currently sold for $164.

LG G Pad 8.3

LG G Pad is a viable solution for those are looking to buy a table that’s not Samsung. It has a modern look and it comes with a full HD IPS LCD screen, a 1.7 GHz Snapdragon 600 CPU, 5MP camera, 2GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage and it can be expanded up to 64GB using the external microSD card slot.

This is a great device and it currently runs the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat. It was launched for the first time with Android 4.2.2 in October 2013. In case you want to buy this model, then you can head to Amazon for only $242.

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Sony has released their 10.1-inch Xperia Z2 tablet in March 2014, and it offers you one of the best Android 4.4.2 KitKat experiences. If you want a device that’s powered by a 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 801 CPU, 3GB RAM with a full HD display, then the Xperia Z2 Tablet is the one that you should look at.

Here are some other interesting features of this device: 8.1MP camera, 10.1 inches TFT Full HD screen, 16GB  internal storage, 2,2MP secondary camera, Android 4.4.2, 6000 mAh battery, support for adding up to 64GB extra storage via microSD card slot, shatter proof glass that’s water resistant, too. Check the Amazon link here if you wish to buy one of these devices for $480, but make sure to hurry up as there are only 17 devices left.

Also, note that Sony will probably release the Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet by the end of this month. That means that the price of the Xperia Z2 tablet will probably drop significantly after the Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet release.

Nexus 7 2013

The Nexus 7 2013 device is destined for users that love to run pure Android operating systems. It will probably be one of the first devices that will get the new Android L 5.0 update and that is its major sell point, for the moment.

Here are some of the most important specs of Nexus 7 2013 Edition tablet: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, 2GB RAM, 16GB and 32GB internal storage, Bluetooth 4.0, a 3950 mAh battery, Wi-Fi and LTE support, a 7-inch IPS LCD 1920 x 1200 full HD screen, 5MP camera, 1.2 MP secondary camera, Android 4.4.3 KitKat.

You can buy this tablet from Amazon: the 16GB model is sold for $197, 32GB model is sold for $229. The Nexus 7 2013 LTE is sold for $400.

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)

Amazon has decided to launch a brand new Fire tablet series and the best out of these devices is the Fire HDX 8.9 model. It packs the 8.9 inches HDX screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution, 339 ppi, a 2.5 Snapdragon 805 GHz quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM, Adreno 420 GPU, 8MP rear-facing camera. The device is running a modified Android 4.4 KitKat OS titled Fire OS 4 Sangria.

The Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 edition comes in three different variants: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. The 16GB model costs $394, the 32GB is $444 and the 64GB model will cost you $494. Check the Amazon link here and see how you can benefit from the special offers and drop $20 out of the full price.

Amazon Fire HD 7 (2014)

The latest 7-inch Fire HD tablet generation is destined for those users that do not want to pay more than $200 for a tablet. This modes comes with an 1.5GHz dual-core CPU and another 1.2GHz CPU, 8 and 16GB internal storage, 1GB RAM, IPS LCD 7-inch screen, 2 MP primary camera and a VGA secondary camera, Corning Gorilla Glass, the screen has 800 x 1280 resolution.

Amazon Fire HD 7 runs a modified Android 4.4 KitKat OS that’s titled Fire OS 4 Sangria. You can buy the 8GB Fire HD 7 2014 model from Amazon here for $154, while the 16GB model can be bought from herefor $174. If you want to get a $15 drop on the price, then you can click on the ‘With Special Offers’ Amazon button at the device’s web page.

Amazon Fire HD 6 (2014)

The new Fire HD 6 from Amazon has been recently presented and this month will be released. is a low-end device that you can buy for only $99, it packs a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU and another 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU, 800 x 1280 IPS LCD 6-inch display, 252 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass, 8 GB and 16GB internal storage, 1GB RAM,  2MP front-facing camera, VGA secondary camera, and the Android 4.4 KitKat modified OS with Fire OS 4 Sangria interface.

The Amazon Fire HD 6 is only $99 with special offers and 8GB internal storage. The 16GB model starts from $119. It is available in Black, Magenta, White, Citron and Cobalt. Check the Amazon website hereand place an order if you want to get this device as fast as possible to your doorsteps.

Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition 6-Inch and 7-Inch

Besides the Fire HDX 8.9 and Fire HD 6 and 7 inch models above, Amazon has also launched a Kids Edition Fire HD tablet. It comes in both 6 and 7 inches with the small one costing you only $149, while the bigger one is $189. Both models are basically a Fire HD 8GB tablet with a Kid-Proof Case that protects it against the toughest kids.

Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition 6 and 7 packs a quad-core CPU, 8GB internal storage, up to 8 hours of battery life, Wi-Fi, 800 x 1280 resolution, 252 ppi for the 6-inch model and 216 ppi for the 7-inch model. Buy one from Amazon here.