Walmart’s newest Onn tablets are drawing attention for a simple reason: they pack features that are uncommon in the sub-$300 Android tablet segment. The stronger response has gone to the pricier model, with the Onn Pro reportedly selling through faster than the cheaper option.
That reaction makes sense when the two devices are placed side by side. One aims to offer the most practical set of hardware for everyday use without crossing into premium pricing, while the other cuts back hard to keep costs down.
The Onn Pro is the model getting the most attention
At $288, the Onn Pro sits at the top of Walmart’s new pair. It comes with a 13-inch display at 2400 x 1600 resolution, which gives it a larger and sharper canvas than most tablets in this price range.
Walmart also bundles in accessories that are not usually standard at this level. The tablet ships with a folio case that can fold into a stand, along with a stylus included in the box.
Inside, the Onn Pro uses a MediaTek 2.6 GHz processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. It also includes a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, plus Android 16 out of the box and support for extended display mode.
The cheaper Onn Core makes bigger compromises
Below it sits the Onn Core, priced at $138. This model moves to a much smaller 8.1-inch LCD panel with a 1000 x 1524 resolution, making it a more basic choice for users who mainly want an affordable tablet for light use.
The Core also drops the extras that help define the Pro. It does not include a folio case or a stylus, which immediately sets the two models apart in terms of value.
Its hardware is simpler as well. The Onn Core uses a Snapdragon 685 octa-core 2.4 GHz processor, paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
Camera hardware follows the same budget-first approach. The tablet carries a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera, placing it well below the Pro in imaging capability.
Why the Pro looks like the stronger buy
The gap between the two tablets is not just about size or accessories. The Onn Pro improves nearly every major area that matters, from memory and storage to display quality and camera hardware.
That is likely a major reason it became the faster-selling model. A 13-inch high-resolution screen, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a stylus, and a folio case make the Pro feel unusually complete for $288.
The Onn Core still has a place for buyers who only want the lowest possible entry price. Its Snapdragon 685, 6GB of RAM, and sharp 8.1-inch screen keep it from feeling stripped to the point of being impractical.
A rare case of budget tablets that still look balanced
Cheap Android tablets often suffer from weak performance, limited storage, or displays that do not justify the screen size. These two Onn models avoid that pattern more successfully than many rivals, even if the Core is clearly the more modest option.
The launch also shows that shoppers noticed the difference quickly. With the Pro moving out faster, restock watching may matter for anyone hoping to get one before the next wave sells through.
Source: www.androidpolice.com
