HMD T21: Having arrived on global shores in May 2024, the HMD T21 tablet has now entered Indian shores. Priced at Rs 14,499, the tablet is capable of providing well-balanced specifications to the user who would like to use it for entertainment and productivity use cases as well. Let us see what it provides.
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Display and Build: Made for Comfort
The HMD T21 has a 10.36-inch LCD with a 5:3 aspect ratio, perfect for widescreen video viewing and vertical mode reading. The tablet itself measures just 7.5mm in thickness and weighs 467 grams, perfect for extended use and easy portability. From online learning to video viewing and plain web browsing, size and weight are perfectly fitting.
Performance and Software: Day-to-Day Dependability
Under the hood, the HMD T21 is fueled by the Unisoc T612 processor. The tablet is available in 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, expandable up to 512GB by using a microSD card. Tablet is preloaded with Android 13, and users will be able to upgrade the same to Android 14. Three years of monthly security updates by HMD once more support the value proposition of the tablet as a long-term use device.
Camera and Connectivity: All Bases Covered
Optically, the tablet has an 8-megapixel autofocus back camera and an 8-megapixel front selfie camera, and a video calling camera. The tablet supports 4G LTE calling and SMS, and voice calling. Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO are offered for location guidance. OTG and 18W fast charging via PD3.0 are facilitated by USB Type-C.
Battery and Audio: Built for Entertainment
It has one of the major attractions being its 8,200mAh battery that offers up to 18 days of standby and around 12 hours of talk time. For entertainment seekers, HMD T21 has dual stereo speakers, dual microphones, FM radio, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. OZO Spatial Audio enhances recording and playback to make it ideal for audio immersion.
Pricing and Availability in India
HMD T21 is priced at Rs 14,499 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It is available in just one Black Steel color and can be bought from HMD.com. With its budget-friendly price tag and perfectly balanced spec sheet, it is a solid contender for budget tablets.