Is this $99 Android tablet better than my iPad Pro? Here’s what caught me off guard

ZDNET’s key takeaways

Blackview’s 11-inch Tab 90 is available now for $99.
It punches well above its price point in terms of hardware, making for a solid media tablet.
Expanded memory does need to be pushed to the max to get the best performance.

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Blackview, a brand primarily recognized for its rugged smartphones, has also ventured into the tablet market, offering devices that strike an impressive balance between performance and affordability.

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The updated Blackview Tab 90 Wi-Fi (2025) is an 11-inch tablet that’s a prime example, delivering solid features at a budget-friendly price.

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This screen is Widevine L1 certified, enabling high-definition streaming from platforms like Netflix, HBO, and Amazon Prime. While it’s not the most advanced display on the market, it offers vivid colors, bright whites, and deep blacks, making it more than adequate for everyday use.

The tablet also measures 9.5mm, which feels super thin but is just an illusion because my iPad is half as thick again.

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Under the hood, the tablet comes with 4GB of RAM (expandable up to to 8GB), and 128GB of internal storage. It also includes a TF (microSD) slot that supports up to 1TB of additional storage, making it highly versatile for users with large media libraries. The cameras are respectable for a budget device, with a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera.

The Unisoc UMS9230 processor powers the tablet, replacing the previous Unisoc Tiger T606. Both are octa-core chips running at 1.6GHz, with the newer processor offering slight efficiency improvements. While not a powerhouse, it handles everyday tasks smoothly, especially when paired…

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