OnePlus Pad 2

The OnePlus Pad 2 is the Android tablet that makes Samsung nervous. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — the same chip in Samsung's $1,000 Tab S10 Ultra — powers this $500 tablet. The 12.1-inch 2.8K display with 144Hz refresh rate is gorgeous for gaming and media. 9,510mAh battery with 67W fast charging means 0-100% in about an hour. OnePlus' OxygenOS provides a clean, near-stock Android experience without Samsung's bloatware. At $500, you're getting flagship Android tablet performance for half the price of Samsung's best. The included stylus support (pen sold separately) adds productivity capability.