Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 and Xiaomi Pad 6 debut as budget-friendly tablets

The Lenovo Tab M10 Gen 3 arrives as a 10.1‑inch Android 11 tablet aimed at families and students. It features a 1920 × 1200 display, MediaTek Helio G25 or G37 octa‑core processor, 3‑4 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage (expandable), 5 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras, Dolby Atmos speakers, and a 5 000 mAh battery offering around ten hours of video playback. Prices range from €190 to €250.

Xiaomi’s Pad 6 targets the same mid‑range market with an 11‑inch LCD panel (2880 × 1800) that runs at a 144 Hz refresh rate and supports Dolby Vision and HDR10. Powered by a Snapdragon 870, it ships with 6‑8 GB RAM, 128‑256 GB UFS storage (no microSD slot), an 8 840 mAh battery, and includes a second‑generation Smart Pen for note‑taking. Weighing about 490 g, the device is positioned for both productivity and media consumption.

Both tablets are marketed as affordable alternatives that blend streaming, light gaming, and basic productivity without the cost of premium models.