The first quarter of 2025 has gone by, and it brought with it a wave of budget-friendly tablets. If you’re looking for a reliable tablet that won’t break the bank, you’re in the right place.
We’ve rounded up the top 5 tablets under PHP 20,000 available in the Philippines as of the first quarter of 2025. These picks offer a solid balance of performance, display quality, battery life, and overall user experience.
If you’re on the hunt for an affordable yet capable tablet, these are worth checking out.
The first on the list is the Huawei MatePad 11.5, which was released last January 2025 and is priced at PHP 14,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant.
The tablet features an 11.5-inch IPS LCD panel with 2200 × 1440 resolution, 229 ppi, and an 86% screen-to-body ratio. It supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate.
It is built on an aluminum alloy body weighing 499 grams and has a thickness of 6.85mm.
Under the hood, it is powered by the Kirin T80 octa-core processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The tablet packs a large 7,700 mAh battery capacity.
Camera-wise, it comes with a 13MP f/1.8 main camera at the back and an 8MP f/2.2 selfie camera at the front.
Connectivity features include Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz/5 GHz). Additionally, it supports HarmonyOS 4.2.
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 offers decent specs for its price — a large screen with a high refresh rate, a thin build, and packed with built-in features that can boost productivity. Users can also attach it to the HUAWEI Smart Keyboard and connect it with the HUAWEI M-Pencil for an effortless and seamless user experience.
Moving on to the list is the itel VistaTab 30 Pro, which was released recently in March 2025 and is priced at PHP 14,999 for the 8GB + 256GB configuration.
The VistaTab 30 Pro is itel’s budget tablet, offering a large 13-inch panel with an 86% screen-to-body ratio and 1920 x 1200 resolution. It also supports 450 nits of peak brightness and a 1500:1 contrast ratio.
It comes with pre-installed features like WPS Office and multi-device collaboration. A dedicated keyboard and stylus can be connected to the tablet for enhanced productivity.
Meanwhile, powering it inside is the 2.2GHz 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate octa-core processor with Mali-G57 MP2 GPU, 8GB of RAM (+8GB Virtual RAM), and 256GB of internal storage. It also packs a large 10,000mAh battery capacity with support for 18W wired fast charging.
Camera-wise, the tablet comes with a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera.
Connectivity features include 4G network, dual SIM, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.2. It runs on Android 14 OS.
With its large screen, a processor for gaming, a big battery for longer usage, and productivity features — the itel VistaTab 30 Pro could be the one for you if you’re looking for an affordable tablet packed with overall features.
The next and the third tablet on the list is the Lenovo Tab, which was released last January 2025 and is priced at PHP 8,995 for the 4GB + 64GB variant.
This tablet features a 10.1-inch IPS LCD panel with WUXGA 1920 x 1200 resolution. It supports a base 60Hz refresh rate and 400 nits peak brightness.
Under the hood, it is equipped with the 2.0GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core chipset with Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 64GB eMMC 5.1 storage.
For battery, the tablet sports a 5,100mAh capacity with 20W charging support.
The Lenovo Tab comes with an 8MP main rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera at the front.
Connectivity features include WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3.
Other features include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Android 14 OS.
The Lenovo Tab leans more toward the more affordable segment with its price range. Nonetheless, it still packs a punch in terms of specs. If you’re looking for a more affordable option but still consider the tablet’s specs, this one might be for you.
The fourth on this list is the TECNO MEGAPAD 10, which was released last January 2025 and is priced at PHP 6,999 for the 4GB + 128GB configuration.
The MEGAPAD 10 is an even more budget-friendly tablet from TECNO, sporting a 10.1-inch HD+ display with 1280 x 800 resolution and 450 nits of peak brightness.
In terms of build, the tablet is built on a plastic and aluminum alloy body with a thickness of 7.35mm and weighs 447 grams. It is available in Space Gray and Champagne Gold colorways.
Powering it is the 12nm MediaTek G80 octa-core processor with Mali-G52 MP2 GPU, 4GB RAM (up to 8GB with Extended Memory), and 128GB expandable internal storage. It packs a 7,000mAh battery capacity with support for 18W wired charging.
It comes with a 13MP main rear camera and a 5MP selfie shooter at the back.
Connectivity features include 4G network, dual-frequency Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1.
The TECNO MEGAPAD 10 is the cheapest tablet in this list, but considering its price and based on its specs, it is still a great deal. Having both Wi-Fi and 4G network connectivity in this price range is unexpected.
Last but not least is the Huawei MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition, which was released last January 2025 and is priced at PHP 18,999 for the 8GB + 256GB version.
This is another variant of the Huawei MatePad 11.5 boasting a PaperMatte Display, which is a term used by Huawei that incorporates unique micro-vibration and damping to mimic or recreate the look and feel of paper. It also reduces glare and reflections for a more comfortable viewing experience.
The PaperMatte Edition tablet also sports an 11.5-inch TFT LCD (IPS) panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate and 2200 × 1440 resolution.
Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 octa-core processor with Adreno 644 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage. It packs a large 7,700mAh battery capacity.
For optics, the tablet is equipped with a 13MP f/1.8 main camera with AF at the back and an 8MP f/2.2 selfie shooter at the front.
Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2 × 2 MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.2.
Other features include quad speakers, HUAWEI Histen 8.1 audio, and support for HUAWEI Smart Keyboard and HUAWEI M-Pencil.
Additionally, the tablet measures 260.88 x 176.82 x 6.85mm in dimensions and weighs around 499 grams. It is available in Space Gray color.
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition is the most expensive tablet on this list. If you have an extra budget to squeeze, you can get this instead, as it has an additional display feature for an enhanced viewing experience and a more powerful processor to handle tasks and workloads.
From high-refresh-rate displays, screen size, and efficient chipsets to all-day battery life and multitasking capabilities, these top 5 tablets under PHP 20,000 in Q1 2025 are for the taking. Whether you’re into light gaming, streaming, or productivity, there’s a device here that delivers solid specs without draining your wallet.
Got one in mind that you’re eyeing? Let us know in the comments — we’d love to hear your thoughts!
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