{"id":214735,"date":"2026-02-17T23:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T04:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/is-this-99-android-tablet-better-than-my-ipad-pro-heres-what-caught-me-off-guard\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T00:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T05:30:09","slug":"is-this-99-android-tablet-better-than-my-ipad-pro-heres-what-caught-me-off-guard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/is-this-99-android-tablet-better-than-my-ipad-pro-heres-what-caught-me-off-guard\/","title":{"rendered":"Is this $99 Android tablet better than my iPad Pro? Here&#8217;s what caught me off guard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/blackview-tab-90-tablet-review\/\">Is this $99 Android tablet better than my iPad Pro? Here&#8217;s what caught me off guard<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/blackview-tab-90-tablet-review\/\">https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/blackview-tab-90-tablet-review\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-02-17 23:50:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.zdnet.com\">www.zdnet.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"g-text-large g-text-large-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\">ZDNET&#8217;s key takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"c-keyTakeaways_listElement\">\n<li><span>Blackview&#8217;s 11-inch Tab 90 is available now for $99.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>It punches well above its price point in terms of hardware, making for a solid media tablet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Expanded memory does need to be pushed to the max to get the best performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Follow ZDNET:\u00a0<span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><span>Add us as a preferred source<\/span><\/span>\u00a0on Google.<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: Need a rugged Android tablet for your business? I tested one that looks great and lasts all day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The updated <span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><span>Blackview Tab 90 Wi-Fi (2025)<\/span><\/span> is an 11-inch tablet that&#8217;s a prime example, delivering solid features at a budget-friendly price.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"c-bestListDeals_hed u-text-center\">Best tablet deals of the week<\/h3>\n<p>Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.<\/p>\n<p>This screen is Widevine L1 certified, enabling high-definition streaming from platforms like Netflix, HBO, and Amazon Prime. While it&#8217;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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The tablet also measures 9.5mm, which feels super thin but is just an illusion because my iPad is half as thick again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: You can unlock this secure SSD with the touch of your smartphone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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. 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