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

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Blackview Tab 90 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.

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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.

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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