Tablet

Tablets are a versatile form factor that overlap the smartphone and notebook industry. A tablet device combines a touch screen, rechargeable power source, and other components into a single chassis with an optional attachable keyboard. Listed below are a few recommended hardware configurations.

 

tablet

large tablet

 

7" Tablet

8" Tablet

Large Tablet

Key Features

Low cost

Continuum for Phones

Battery Life 8+ hours

Wired and Wireless Docking and Casting (USB-C; Miracast)

Ruggedized for commercial and educational use

Inking/Pen Support

Windows Hello

Wired and Wireless Docking and Casting (USB-C; Miracast)

Operating System

Windows 10 Mobile

Windows 10 for desktop editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education)

Recommended components

CPU

Supported entry SoC

Entry x86

Entry x86

RAM/Storage

1-2 GB / 8-32 GB eMMC w/SD card

1 GB+ / 32 GB+ SSD

4 GB+ / 32 GB+ SSD

Display

7” 480×800 or 1280×720 w/touch

8” / HD+

10.1”–12.5” / FHD+

Dimensions

< 9 mm & < .36 kg

< 9 mm & < .6 kg

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Battery

10+ hours

8+ hours

8+ hours

Connectivity

802.11ac+

1 micro USB 2.0

mini HDMI

BT

LTE option

802.11ac

USB 3.0

HDMI

BT LE

NFC

LTE Option

802.11ac

USB 3.0

HDMI

BT LE

NFC

LTE Option

Audio/Video

Front camera

Speakers

Headphones

Front camera

Speakers

Headphones

Full-array mics

Front & rear camera

Speakers

Headphones

Full-array mics

For more guidance in selecting hardware components, see Hardware component guidelines.

Research the Windows Mobile options and partner with a registered Windows phone manufacturer to build a device utilizing your brand. For more information, see Windows 10 Hardware Developer Programs.