Did you guys find a particular tablet from our most recent listing? If yes, congratulations, as those tablets have offered decent specs for their prices without breaking the bank.
Now that we are done with the budget tablet segment, we are moving a step up to the mid-range segment!
We’ve rounded up the top 5 tablets under PHP 30,000 available in the Philippines as of the third quarter of 2025. These picks provide a great mix of performance that is worth their price.
Check them out!
The first tablet on our list is the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025), which was introduced in the Philippines in August 2025. It is priced at PHP 21,999 for the 8GB + 256GB configuration.
The tablet sports an 11.5-inch TFT LCD PaperMatte Display, which reduces glare and reflections for a more comfortable viewing experience. Its display also supports 2.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, eye protection certifications from SGS and TÜV Rheinland, and Color Mode for a more natural reading experience.
Under the hood, it is powered by HUAWEI’s own Kirin T82B octa-core processor with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. It packs a large 10,100mAh battery capacity with 40W wired charging support. Its battery is rated for up to 14 hours of local video playback and is advertised to reach full charge in about 94 minutes.
At the back, there is a 13MP rear camera shooter together with an 8MP front camera sensor for selfies and video calls.
The tablet runs on HarmonyOS 4.3 OS.
The 2025 version HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 also supports WPS Office 2.0, HUAWEI Smart Keyboard, HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Generation), and the GoPaint app, as well as HUAWEI Notes for enhanced productivity.
Next on our list is the HONOR Pad 10, which was first introduced in September 2025 and is priced at PHP 15,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant.
The HONOR Pad 10 is one of the most affordable tablets on this list. Despite its price point, this tablet still packs a punch with its 12.1-inch LCD screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 500nits of brightness.
Powering it inside is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 octa-core processor with Adreno 720 GPU. It is paired with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and a large 10,100mAh battery capacity that supports 35W wired charging.
Out of the box, it runs on MagicOS 9 based on Android 15. It also supports Wi-Fi connectivity.
Meanwhile, the tablet is equipped with a single 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera for selfies.
Other features include a six-speaker setup and keyboard and stylus support.
It measures 277.07 × 179.28 × 6.29 mm and weighs 525 grams.
The third tablet on our list is the Xiaomi Pad Mini, which was launched in September 2025 and is priced at PHP 25,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model.
This tablet from Xiaomi offers portability without compromising performance, measuring 205.13 × 132.03 × 6.46 mm and weighing 326 grams. It is available in Purple and Gray colors.
It sports an 8.8-inch IPS LCD with 3K resolution (3008 x 1880) and 165Hz refresh rate. Its display also supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 372Hz touch sampling rate, and TÜV Rheinland certifications for eye protection.
At the helm is the 3.73GHz MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ octa-core processor with Mali-G925 Immortalis MP12 GPU and MediaTek NPU 890. It is paired with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.1 storage. It packs a 7,500mAh battery capacity with 67W fast charging and 18W reverse wired charging support.
For cameras, the tablet is equipped with a 13MP 1/3.06″ f/2.2 main sensor with PDAF at the back, capable of capturing 4K video at 30fps. Upfront is an 8MP 1/4″ f/2.28 selfie camera with up to 1080P video at 30fps.
Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Other features include stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Xiaomi HyperOS 2, and AI productivity tools.
The Xiaomi Pad Mini is one of the best bang-for-the-buck tablets on this list. If you are looking for a portable tablet that you can grip with one hand, but also gives you the most in terms of performance, this is the one for you.
The fourth tablet on our Top 5 Tablets Under PHP 30K for the third quarter of 2025 is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, which was launched in September 2025 and is priced at PHP 19,999 for the 8GB + 256GB configuration.
This tablet from Samsung leans more toward the budget-friendly side compared to its Galaxy Tab S10 siblings.
The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite sports a 10.9-inch TFT panel with WUXGA+ 2112 x 1320 resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It also comes with Vision Booster that adjusts brightness up to 600 nits. Its display also emits reduced blue light, suitable for extended use in streaming, browsing, or reading.
Powering it inside is the Exynos 1380 (Quartz) processor paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB expandable storage (up to 2TB via microSD). Meanwhile, it packs an 8,000mAh battery capacity with fast charging support.
It runs on Android 15.0, and Samsung promises 7 generations of Android operating system updates and 7 years of security updates.
The tablet is also equipped with an 8MP main camera at the back and a 5MP selfie shooter at the front.
Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.
It measures 165.8 x 254.3 x 6.6mm and weighs 524 grams.
Other features include IP42 dust and splash resistance, pen and keyboard support, and dual speakers.
Rounding up the list is the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, which was unveiled in the Philippines in September 2025 and is priced at PHP 29,995 for the 12GB + 256GB model.
This tablet is the most expensive on the list, and if you don’t want the Xiaomi Pad Mini but still have a few bucks to squeeze, this is the tablet for you. It offers performance for gaming and portability.
The Legion Tab Gen 3 flaunts an 8.8-inch PureSight IPS LCD panel with WUXGA+ (2560 × 1600) resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. It also features 87.7% screen-to-body-ratio, 165Hz touch sampling rate, and 900 nits with HBM mode for sunlit environments.
Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 octa-core chipset with Adreno 750 GPU. It is paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage.
It packs a 6,550mAh battery capacity with 68W fast charging and bypass charging support. Lenovo claims it can last up to 16 hours of video playback and roughly 2.5 hours of intense gaming.
Handling the temperature is an advanced cooling system with a large ColdFront Vapor Chamber and a 3D heat dissipation structure.
There’s also Legion Space, along with access to customizable settings in Game Assistant and Game Modes to optimize the gaming experience.
In terms of photography, the tablet is equipped with a 13MP main sensor and a 2MP macro lens with an LED flash. Upfront is a 12MP ultra-wide selfie camera.
Connectivity features include WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.
For OS, it runs on Android 14 with up to 3 years of software updates.
The tablet measures 7.79 × 208.54 × 129.46 mm and weighs 350 grams.
Other mentioned features include stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and Eclipse Black color.
Note that this list is in no particular order. The mentioned prices are SRPs (suggested retail prices), and actual prices may vary.
That’s it for our Top 5 Tablets Under PHP 30K for the third quarter of 2025. These tablets offered a wide array of features suitable for different uses, may it be for gaming or study. If you have some extra bucks to spare, you are definitely getting your money’s worth with these mid-range tablets.
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