Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
Blackview Mega2 12" Purple 2024
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
This budget tablet is praised for its value, especially for reading ebooks and manga, with sharp text and good battery life. However, the international version has region-locking issues, missing US setup option, and no charger included. Performance is acceptable for basic tasks if you manage background apps and cache.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great for reading ebooks and manga
- Sharp text quality
- Good battery life
- Easy setup
Cons
- Region-locked features
- No US option in setup
- No charger included
- Cannot root easily
- Stutters at 90Hz refresh rate
Blackview Mega2 12" Purple 2024
The Blackview Mega 2 Tab is widely praised for its fast performance, long battery life, and large 12-inch display. Users appreciate the included accessories like a stylus, case, and screen protector, as well as the PC mode feature. However, a few reviewers noted issues with sound quality being too low and occasional system lag or freezing. Overall, it is considered excellent value for the price.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Long battery life
- Large 12-inch display
- Great value for money
- Included accessories (stylus, case, screen protector)
Cons
- Poor sound quality on some units
- Occasional system lag or freezing
- Heavy weight
- Reflective display
- Mediocre camera quality
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 | Blackview Mega2 12" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.7" | 12" |
| Resolution | 1340 px★ | — |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 1.54 kg |
| OS | Android 15 | Android |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Blackview Mega2 12" Purple 2024
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 66 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.
