Pick the platform first, then the screen size, then the price.
> Quick view: best for most people is the iPad (A16) at S$649; the cheapest good tablet is Lenovo's Idea Tab with pen at S$339; the catch is that Xiaomi's extra S$35 off ends 17 October.
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7 Best Tablets in Singapore (2026): iPad from S$649, Galaxy Tab S12 S$100 Off, Xiaomi and Lenovo Under S$400
A new tablet in Singapore costs from S$339 to over S$2,000 in October 2026, and Apple's mid-year price rise pushed every iPad up. We read seven tablets' prices and live offers on the brands' own Singapore stores on 9 October, from the S$649 iPad to Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S12 and the 10.10 cuts at Xiaomi and Lenovo.
Marcus Wong9 October 20268 min read
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PRICE: Apple's Singapore store lists the 11-inch iPad with the A16 chip from S$649 (128GB Wi-Fi), with 256GB and 512GB versions above it. Students, teachers and parents buying for a student pay S$619 on the Apple Store for Education.WHY IT WINS: it runs the same iPadOS apps as the dearer iPads, works with Apple Pencil (USB-C) and the Magic Keyboard Folio, and costs less than half an iPad Air.THE CATCH: Apple raised iPad prices in Singapore in June 2026, so older articles quoting S$499 are out of date.BEST FOR: schoolwork, video, reading and family use.
Education pricing: iPad from S$619 (S$30 off) on the Apple Store for Education, for students, teachers and parents buying for a student. Standing offer, no end date.
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PRICES: Samsung's Singapore store lists the Galaxy Tab S12+ Wi-Fi at S$1,698 and the 5G version at S$1,868 (both 256GB). The bigger Tab S12 Ultra is S$1,998 (Wi-Fi) or S$2,148 (5G). Last year's Tab S10 Ultra (S$1,678) and Tab S10+ 5G (S$1,527.99) are still listed.THE DEAL: until 6 Nov 2026, Samsung takes S$100 off a Tab S12 when you add Samsung Registration+, which the store lists at S$20. The Power Mover and Culture Chaser bundles add a Book Cover for S$12 more, accessories, watches and Buds are up to 30% off with the tablet, and each buyer gets over S$270 of app subscriptions (6 months Google AI Pro, 1 year Goodnotes, 6 months Notability Plus, 4 months Photoshop Premium).BEST FOR: Android users who want a laptop replacement.
S$100 off a Galaxy Tab S12+ or S12 Ultra with Samsung Registration+, Book Cover bundles for S$12 more, up to 30% off accessories, and over S$270 of app subscriptions. Valid 1 Oct to 6 Nov 2026.
Valid till 6 Nov 2026
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PRICES: the 11-inch iPad Air with the M4 chip starts at S$1,149 and the 13-inch at S$1,449 on Apple's Singapore store. Education pricing brings the 11-inch to S$1,069.WHY PICK IT: the M4 chip handles heavy apps, split-screen work and long video edits far better than the A16 iPad, and it supports the Apple Pencil Pro and the Magic Keyboard for iPad Air.STEP UP: the iPad Pro (M5) starts at S$1,799 (S$1,649 for education) if you need the best screen.BEST FOR: university students and anyone replacing a laptop for notes and documents.
Education pricing: iPad Air from S$1,069 (S$80 off) and iPad Pro from S$1,649 (S$150 off) on the Apple Store for Education. Standing offer, no end date.
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PRICE: Xiaomi's Singapore store lists the Xiaomi Pad 8 at S$599 (8GB + 128GB), with an 8GB + 256GB version above it. SPECS: an 11.2-inch 3.2K screen at up to 144Hz, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip and a 9,200mAh battery with 45W charging, per Xiaomi.THE DEAL: mi.com takes S$15 off S$100, S$20 off S$150 or S$35 off S$200 from 1 to 17 Oct 2026, which brings the Pad 8 to about S$564. New mi.com accounts also get a welcome coupon (10% off, capped at S$30).STEP UP: the Pad 8 Pro with keyboard (12GB + 512GB, Snapdragon 8 Elite) is S$799.BEST FOR: gaming and video on a budget that cannot stretch to an iPad Air.
mi.com 10.10 discount: S$15 off S$100, S$20 off S$150, S$35 off S$200, applied at checkout. Valid 1 to 17 Oct 2026.
Valid till 17 Oct 2026
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PRICE: Apple's Singapore store lists the iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip from S$849 (128GB), or S$779 with education pricing.WHY PICK IT: it is the only small premium tablet on this list, light enough to hold in one hand on the MRT and small enough for a bag that will not fit an 11-inch tablet. It works with the Apple Pencil Pro.THE CATCH: it costs S$200 more than the bigger 11-inch iPad, so you pay for the size, not the screen.BEST FOR: commuters, readers and note-takers who want something pocket-sized.
Education pricing: iPad mini from S$779 (S$70 off) on the Apple Store for Education. Standing offer, no end date.
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PRICE: Xiaomi's Singapore store lists the REDMI Pad 2 Pro at S$369 (6GB + 128GB, was S$399); the 8GB + 256GB version is S$499. SPECS: a 12.1-inch 2.5K screen at up to 120Hz, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip and a 12,000mAh battery, per Xiaomi.THE DEAL: the same mi.com discount applies until 17 Oct 2026, so a S$369 order takes S$35 off at checkout and lands at about S$334.ALSO CONSIDER: the POCO Pad M1 is S$399 (was S$449) for 8GB + 256GB.BEST FOR: Netflix, YouTube and a second screen for kids, where a big screen matters more than speed.
S$369 (was S$399), plus the mi.com 10.10 discount of S$35 off a S$200 spend. Valid 1 to 17 Oct 2026.
Valid till 17 Oct 2026
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PRICE: Lenovo's Singapore store has the Idea Tab with Pen and Folio Case at S$339 (was S$519, 34% off) in its 10.10 sale, and the 5G version at S$489.01 (was S$569.01). SPECS: an 11-inch 2.5K screen (2560 x 1600, 500 nits), the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Lenovo promises two Android upgrades (to Android 17) and security patches until 2029.THE CATCH: Lenovo publishes no end date for the sale, and the slower chip suits notes and video, not heavy games.OTHER LENOVO TABLETS: Tab One S$319.01, Idea Tab Plus S$719.01, Yoga Tab S$799 and Legion Tab Gen 5 S$1,189.BEST FOR: primary-school kids and anyone who wants a stylus included.
10.10 sale: Idea Tab with Pen and Folio Case S$339 (was S$519), 5G version S$489.01 (was S$569.01), plus 8% back in Lenovo Rewards. No end date published; price checked 9 Oct 2026.
Tablet prices in Singapore, brands' own stores, checked 9 October 2026
| Tablet | From | Screen | Offer now | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad (A16) | S$649 (edu S$619) | 11-inch | Education pricing | Most people |
| Galaxy Tab S12+ | S$1,698 | S12 Ultra is bigger | S$100 off via Registration+ (to 6 Nov) | Android power users |
| iPad Air (M4) | S$1,149 (edu S$1,069) | 11-inch or 13-inch | Education pricing | Work and study |
| Xiaomi Pad 8 | S$599 | 11.2-inch 3.2K 144Hz | S$35 off S$200 (to 17 Oct) | Gaming on a budget |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) | S$849 (edu S$779) | Mini size | Education pricing | Commuters and readers |
| REDMI Pad 2 Pro | S$369 (was S$399) | 12.1-inch 2.5K 120Hz | S$35 off S$200 (to 17 Oct) | Video and kids |
| Lenovo Idea Tab + pen | S$339 (was S$519) | 11-inch 2.5K | 10.10 sale, no end date | Cheapest with a stylus |
How to choose
- Match your phone. iPads sync best with an iPhone and a Mac; Samsung, Xiaomi and Lenovo tablets run Android and suit Android phone users. Kids' school apps usually run on both, but check with the school before buying.
- Do not overbuy the chip. For video, reading and schoolwork, the S$649 iPad or a S$339 to S$599 Android tablet is plenty. Pay for an M4 iPad Air or a Galaxy Tab S12 only if you edit video, draw seriously or want it to replace a laptop.
- Count the accessories. A keyboard case and stylus can add S$150 to S$500 to an iPad. Lenovo's S$339 Idea Tab bundle already includes a pen and folio, and Samsung's Book Cover bundle costs only S$12 more until 6 November.
- Wi-Fi is enough for most people. 5G versions cost S$150 to S$170 more at Samsung and Lenovo, and your phone's hotspot does the same job.
How we checked
Every price here was read on the brand's own Singapore store on 9 October 2026: apple.com/sg (and its education store), samsung.com/sg, mi.com/sg and lenovo.com/sg. Apple raised iPad prices in Singapore in June 2026, so prices in older reviews are out of date. Retailers such as COURTS, Challenger and Harvey Norman sometimes undercut brand stores during sales, so compare before you pay. We left out the Galaxy Tab S10 FE because its only offer ended on 9 October, and Huawei because its Singapore site does not list prices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best tablet to buy in Singapore in 2026?
For most people it is the 11-inch iPad (A16) at S$649, or S$619 with Apple's education pricing. Android users who want a flagship should look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ from S$1,698, which has S$100 off through Samsung Registration+ until 6 November 2026. On a tighter budget, the Xiaomi Pad 8 is S$599 and the Lenovo Idea Tab with pen is S$339.
How much is an iPad in Singapore now?
On Apple's Singapore store on 9 October 2026, the iPad (A16) starts at S$649, the iPad mini at S$849, the iPad Air (M4) at S$1,149 and the iPad Pro (M5) at S$1,799. Education pricing takes these to S$619, S$779, S$1,069 and S$1,649. Apple raised iPad prices in Singapore in June 2026.
What is the cheapest decent tablet in Singapore?
Lenovo's Idea Tab with Pen and Folio Case was S$339 (was S$519) in its 10.10 sale on 9 October 2026, with an 11-inch 2.5K screen and 128GB storage. The REDMI Pad 2 Pro is S$369 (was S$399) with a bigger 12.1-inch screen, and mi.com takes another S$35 off a S$200 spend until 17 October 2026.
Which tablet is best for a primary school student?
A tablet with a stylus and parental controls is enough. The S$649 iPad (S$619 with education pricing) is the safest choice if the school uses iPad apps. For Android, Lenovo's S$339 Idea Tab already includes a pen and folio case. Check your child's school device requirements first, since some schools specify the platform.
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