Best Android Tablets of December 2014

Best Android Tablets of December 2014

The Christmas Holidays are getting near fast and if you’re still undecided on what gifts you should buy for your loved ones, then feel free to take a peek at the tablets that we’ve listed below. All the models below are being sold through Amazon and you will surely find a tablet that will meet your needs.

The Android tablets below are listed by manufacturers. So, make sure to scroll all the way down in order to make a clearer idea on which device to purchase.

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2

The Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 has been launched earlier this year and it is one of the best Samsung tablets currently on the market. The best thing about this huge gadget is that it comes with an S Pen Stylus that’s optimized with the S Pen software functions.

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 packs a 12.2-inch Super Clear LCD screen, 2560 x 1600 resolution, it is powered by a 1.9 GHz Exynos 5 CPU, 3GB RAM and it can hold up to 9500 mAh battery charge. The 8MP camera should offer enough quality for those that are looking to take pictures with their tablet. It comes with 32GB or 64GB internal storage variants, but it support the addition of an external microSD card that goes up to 64GB.

This tablets comes with Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS, but it will soon be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop. If you want of these devices, then you can get the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 64GB model from Amazon by paying $699.99. The 32GB Note Pro 12.2 tablet is being sold by Amazon starting with $529.99.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2

The Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 is very similar to the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 tablet only that it lacks the S Pen Stylus. Its resolution is set at 2560 x 1600 resolution on a 12.2 Super Clear LCD display. This tablet is powered by an 8-core 1.9 GHz Exynos 5 CPU and 3GB of RAM.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 battery can hold up to 9500 mAh on a single charge and it is available as a 32GB or 64GB internal storage. You can expand the stored using the external microSD card slot with an extra 64GB storage. The 8MP camera is the same one that is packed on the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and it runs the Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS. The Android 5.0 Lollipop update should be released for the Tab Pro 12.2 device starting with late Q1 2015.

You can buy the White or Black Edition of Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 from Amazon here with 32GB internal storage. The 64GB model isn’t currently being sold through Amazon’s website.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

The 10.5 inch Galaxy Tab S device was launched in the summer of 2014 and it is a great model, as it packs a 10.5 inch Super AMOLED screen, 2560 x 1600 resolution, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and it can be expanded up to 128GB via external microSD card.

This tablet runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat and it has a 7900 mAh battery that should provide enough juice for an entire day of moderate usage. If you wish to buy one of these models then you can get the 16GB Titanium Bronze Galaxy Tab 2 from Amazon starting with $479.00, or opt for the cheaper White Galaxy Tab S 10.5 model, as it costs only 459.00.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 was launched this year at CES and it is the smaller version of the 12.2 inches Galaxy Tab Pro tablet. It packs the same 1.9GHz 8-core Exynos % chipset, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage space, it support the addition of extra 64GB via external microSD card. The camera of this model measures 8MP and it should be enough for decent quality photos.

It runs on Android 4.4.2, but it will surely be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop in 2015. The White model of the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 tablet is being sold from Amazon for $499.00. However, if you are fast enough you can get the last Black model of  Tab Pro 10.1 for only $304.95here, as that’s the last one left.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition

The 10.1 inches Galaxy Note 2014 edition is a great device that comes with an S Pen and S functions. It will also receive the future Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade for Samsung devices.

Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 comes with a 1.9 GHz 8-core Exynos 5 chipset, 3GB RAM, 16GB, 32GB and 64 GB internal storage variants, external microSD card slot, a 10.1 inches Super Clear LCD screen and a 2560 x 1600 resolution. It currently runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat and it can hold up to 8220 mAh charge on a single battery cycle.

If you wish to buy one of these Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition models, then you can head to Amazon and choose of the following variants – the 32GB White and Black versions are sold starting with $549.99. The16GB white model is sold starting with $469.99, while the 16GB Black model is sold starting $449.00.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1

The Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 is a cheaper model that comes with a 4-core 1.2 GHz chipset, 1.5GB RAM, only 16GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB via microSD card slot. This device is a mid-range one and it will prove to be a great gift for your kids or for others that aren’t looking to own the latest Samsung models.

This device comes with a 10.1 inches TFT screen that comes with a 1280 x 800 resolution, the battery measures 6800 mAh, which should be enough for a single day of moderate usage. It currently runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat and there is no news on it getting the future Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade. In case you want to buy this tablet, then you can head to Amazon here and pay $299.99 for the White model or $319.99 for the Black variant.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4

The Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 tablet is another great device that Samsung is currently selling. It runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, but it will surely be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop sometime in early 2015.

Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is packing a strong lineup of hardware such as the 8.4 inches Super Clear LCD screen, 1600 x 2560 resolution, 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB internal storage and support for adding an extra 64GB storage via external microSD card slot. If you want one of these models then you can get one from Amazon for only $234.87 Black model, or for $248.87 paid for the White version. Both versions that are sold through Amazon are packing 16GB internal storage.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4

The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 model is a beautiful model, as it is smaller than its Tab S 10.5 variant. Despite the fact that it is smaller this model packs almost the same hardware parts as the bigger variant of Galaxy Tab S.

With the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 device you will get a 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 chipset, 3GB RAM, 16GB or 32GB internal storage, 8MP main camera, an 8.4 inches Super AMOLED screen with the 1600 x 2560 resolution, and a 4900 mAh battery.

If you wish to buy one of these Galaxy Tab S 8.4 models, then you can choose to get the Black model, as there is only one single unit available for purchase starting with $234.84. If you aren’t fast enough to buy the black variant, then you can settle for the Titanium Bronze model of Galaxy Tab S 8.4, as it is being sold starting with $377.32. All these are Amazon prices.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0

The Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 tablet comes with a 1.2 GHz CPU, 8 inches screen, 1.5 GB RAM, 800 x 1280 resolution, the screen is TFT, 3.15 rear-camera, 16GB internal storage and it runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. This is a cheaper tablet that should be used by low-end users that aren’t looking to get the fastest device out there.

If you like this tablet and you don’t want to pay more than $250 for an Android device, then you can get it from Amazon starting with $214 for the Black model here. The Galaxy Tab 4 8-inch White model is sold starting with $221.99.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0

The 7 inches variant of the Galaxy Tab 4 uses the same pattern as its 8-inches brother. It is destined for low-end users and it packs almost the same lineup of hardware specs as the bigger model, 16GB internal storage, TFT 800 x 1280 screen, 3.15 MP camera, Android 4.4.2 KitKat and 1.5 GB RAM, all these powered by a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon chipset.

You can buy the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 model from Amazon. The Black edition of this device is being sold starting with $166.31, while the White one is sold starting with $169.00.

LG G Pad 8.3

Now that we’re done with the Samsung tablets, we can continue with other great premium tablet devices like the LG G Pad 8.3 model. This device is a favorite of mine as it packs an 8.3 inches IPS LCD screen, 1.7 GHz Snapdragon 600 CPU, 2GB RAM, 5MP camera, 16GB internal storage, support for 64GB microSD external cards and it runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

This tablet will surely support the future Android 5.0 Lollipop OS upgrade that should be released by LG sometime in 2015. This LG G Pad 8.3 tablet is currently being sold from Amazon starting with $244.99, and there are only 8 units left in stock at the time this article was posted, so you should hurry up if you want one.

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

The Xperia Z2 Tablet was launched earlier this year at MWC and it is a great device that is designed by Sony. It is one of the fewest tablets that are IP58 dust proof and water resistant up to 1 meter for more than 20 minutes.

Xperia Z2 Tablet comes with a 10.1 inches TFT display, a 1200 x 1920 full HD resolution, 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 801 chipset, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, support for external microSD cards, 8.1 MP camera and it runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. It will surely get the Android 5.0 Lollipop in early 2015.

The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet device is being sold through Amazon for $529.99 here. Note that there are only 18 units left in stock and these could be sold every minute now as the Christmas Holidays are getting near and everyone is looking for the perfect gift for their loved ones.

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact device has been released only three months ago and it is one of the thinnest tablets out there. It packs an 8 inch TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 1200 x 1920, 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 chipset, 16 GB internal storage, support for microSD external cards, 3GB RAM, 8.1 MP rear camera, 2.2 MP front facing camera and it runs Android 4.4.2.

This tablet will be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop OS in early 2015 by Sony. You can purchase one of these Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact devices from Amazon starting with $473.47, but note that there are only 4 units left in stock.

Nexus 9

Google and HTC have launched the first Android 5.0 Lollipop tablet in November and if you wish to get the best Android environments then this is the tablet that you should look at. It comes in multiple versions and colors, so you should look carefully at all the models before deciding which one to buy.

HTC / Google Nexus 9 tablet features a 8.9 inches IPS LCD screen, 2.3 GHz Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset with the Denver dual-core 64-bit CPU, 2 GB RAM, it is available in 16GB for the W-Fi model and 32GB for the LTE variant. Unfortunately there is no external microSD card slot, so you should make due with the storage spaces that are offered by Google and HTC.

The 16GB Black and White Nexus 9 variants are sold from Amazon for $399.99. If you want bigger storage space, then you can opt for the32GB Nexus 9 models which are sold starting with $479.99.

Nexus 7 2013

The 2013 Edition of the Nexus 7 tablet is still running strong and the Wi-Fi model has recently been updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop by Google. It packs a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 PRO chipset, 2GB RAM, and it is available in 16GB or 32GB storage variants, the 7 inches IPS LCD screen has a full HD resolution of 1200 x 1920.

The 2013 Nexus 7 tablet is probably one of cheapest Android 5.0 devices currently being sold through Amazon. You can purchase one of the Nexus 7 16GB models starting with $192.77, or for $213.29 if you prefer the 32GB variant of the Nexus 7. Note that there are only 2 units left of the 32GB variant.

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)

Amazon continues to sell their own tablet devices and the newest Fire HDX 8.9 2014 Edition is one of their best models. It packs a screen that measures 8.9 inches, 1600 x 2560 display resolution, 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 805 CPU, 2GB RAM, an 8MP main camera, and it runs on the Fire OS 4 Sangria.

You can choose from three Fire HDX 8.9 2014 storage variants: 16, 32 or 64 GB of internal storage. Check the Amazon web page here and select the Fire HSD 8.9 2014 tablet that best suits your needs. Note that the pricing of this new tablet starts from $379.

Amazon Fire HD 7 (2014)

The 2014 Edition of the Amazon Fire HD tablet was launched three months ago and it is a great device that’s destined for those of you that aren’t looking to set their wallets on fire. This tablet’s selling price starts from $139.

With the Amazon Fire HD 7 2014 Edition you will get a 7 inches IPS LCD screen, 1.5 quad-core GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 8 GB or 16 GB internal storage variants, 1280 x 800 screen resolution and it runs the Fire OS 4 Sangria which is based on Android 4.4 KitKat. Get one of these devices from Amazon here.

Amazon Fire HD 6 (2014)

Amazon hasn’t settled with the 7-inch and 8.9-inch models of Fire HD devices, as they’ve decided that the world needs a 6-inch model, too. It isn’t very different from the Amazon Fire HD model above and it packs almost the same hardware lineup. Get this Amazon Fire HD 6 device from here for only $99.

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

If you’ve thought that we were done with the Amazon tablets, then you couldn’t be more wrong as you can also buy a Kids Edition of the above-mentioned Fire HD 6 and 7 models. These Kids models are the same as their original counterparts only that it packs a Kid-proof case.

If you want to buy one of these Fire HD Kids Edition, then you should know that these are only available with 8GB internal storage. Head to Amazon and pay $149 for the 6 inches model or $180 for the 7 inches variant.

These were all the tablets that we had in store for you. If you can think of other models that we should have listed in this post, then feel free to tell us in comments.