Should you buy a cheap Android tablet from Amazon? This model is a surprisingly viable option

• This is a great value tablet, with a 12-inch display and running Android 15.
• While performance is on the lower end of the spectrum, this is still more tablet than most people need.
• The tri-fold case leaves a little to be desired, and there's nowhere to store the stylus.

The quality of budget Android tablets continues to amaze me, and Blackview -- a company renowned for its ruggedized smartphones -- has consistently delivered impressive devices. The latest Mega 2 tablet is no exception, offering a solid combination of features and performance at a price that's hard to beat.

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The Mega 2 starts with a 12-inch FHD+ 2K (1200 x 2000 pixel) display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It boasts an impressive 84.9% screen-to-body ratio, delivering clear, crisp, and vibrant visuals. Whites are bright and clean, while blacks ...