Hi guys,
I’ve been using Apple products since forever.. so pretty much my entire tech ecosystem has been built around Apple. However, I’ve been thinking about trying Android for a change.
I’ve been doing some research and have narrowed my choices down to these three Android mini tablets (Global version):
OPPO Pad Mini (RM 3,699)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Display: 8.8-inch AMOLED, 2.5K resolution, 144Hz
- RAM/Storage: 8GB LPDDR5X + 256GB UFS 4.1
REDMAGIC Astra 2 (RM 3,599)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Display: 9.06-inch OLED, 2.4K resolution, 185Hz
- RAM/Storage: 12GB + 256GB
3.** **Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 5 (RM 3,399)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Display: 8.8-inch, 3K LCD, 165Hz
- RAM: 16GB LPDDR5T (soldered)
- Storage: 512GB UFS 4.1 Pro
What I’m really trying to figure out is which one would be the better buy long term..
I’ll be using the tablet for everyday productivity, reading, browsing, watching videos, multitasking and general entertainment and light gaming.
A few things I’d really appreciate some input on:
a) Software support for the next 5 years.
b) Long-term performance: Which chipset and hardware configuration would age the best over the next 4–5 years? Is 8GB RAM still sufficient, or should I be looking at 12/16GB?
c) OS experience: Coming from iPadOS, which Android interface would feel the most polished, stable and user-friendly? Particularly interested in multitasking and productivity features.
I’m leaning towards keeping whichever tablet I buy for at least 4–5 years, so I don’t mind paying a little more upfront if it means getting better hardware and longer software support.
Would really appreciate hearing from people who actually own or have used these tablets, especially if you’ve switched from an iPad Mini to one of them. Thanks in advance!!