Walmart launches six budget Onn Android tablets starting at $97

For households squeezed by higher prices, Walmart’s new Onn tablet lineup is a blunt test of how far budget tech can stretch. The retailer has introduced six Android 16 tablets, and the full range costs less than a single iPad Pro.

The lineup is now available online and in stores. Prices run from $97 for the 7-inch Core tablet to $288 for the 13-inch Pro. Walmart is also selling an 11-inch Core model for $167, an 8.1-inch Core for $138, and two kid-focused tablets with 11-inch and 8-inch screens priced at $136 and $118.

The cheapest model shows exactly what buyers get at this price point. The 7-inch Core tablet has a 1024 x 600 display, a 2.0 GHz octa-core processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It also includes expandable storage through a memory card, up to 10 hours of battery life, 2 MP front and rear cameras and Google Play Protect. For basic streaming, schoolwork and web browsing, that is a usable set of features; for heavier multitasking or long-term performance, it is a far more modest package than a premium iPad.

At the top of the lineup, Walmart is also pushing a larger 13-inch Pro tablet that comes with a bundled stylus. That model gives the Onn family a more premium option, even as the brand continues to compete mainly on price against budget tablets from Samsung, Lenovo and Amazon. The strategy is clear: keep the upfront cost low enough that buyers can justify a new device instead of stretching for a flagship tablet.

That formula will appeal to families, students and seniors who are shopping with a hard ceiling in mind. It also highlights the trade-offs that define the budget tablet market. A low sticker price buys access, but it usually means compromises in display quality, memory and raw speed compared with iPads or better-equipped Chromebooks. Walmart’s bet is that Android 16, a broad six-model lineup and a starting price under $100 will be enough to win over shoppers who care more about affordability than premium polish.