Four Android Tablets Offer Alternatives to the New OLED iPad Mini

Apple’s upcoming OLED iPad Mini is set to launch at $699, but a range of Android tablets provide comparable performance at similar or lower price points. RedMagic’s Astra 2 features a 9.06-inch OLED display with a 185 Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and a 12-part cooling system that includes a 20,000 RPM fan and vapor-liquid cooling. The base model is priced at $749, while a higher-spec version with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage costs $849.

Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 5, another gaming-focused tablet, also uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, offers 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and dual USB-C ports, but with an LCD panel rather than OLED. It has a 8.8-inch screen with a 3040×1904 resolution and a 9,000 mAh battery that supports 68-watt charging. Although its regular MSRP is $900, it is currently listed for $700, matching the iPad Mini’s price.

Amazon’s Alexa Tablet line includes an 8.7-inch model with an 800p display, a MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor and up to 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The tablet runs Google services out of the box and is available for $230 without lock-screen ads, or up to $320 with an ad-free option, well below the iPad Mini’s price.

TCL offers the Tab 8 NXTPAPER 5G, a tablet with a matte nano-etched glass LCD that costs around $200. Activation requires a cellular service plan, which can add $10–$50 per month depending on the carrier.

All of these devices are sold in the United States and fall within the 8-inch class, providing options for consumers who prioritize OLED displays, gaming performance or lower cost over Apple’s ecosystem.