Apple may be the reigning king of tablets, but there are many more designers and tech companies vying for the tablet top spot, as evidenced by all of these innovative and creative tablet concepts. Watch your back, iPad.
Some of these tablets are designed for a future not far off, but most are outrageous concepts that won't be seeing the light of day for at least five years. These tablets are both high and low-tech and are designed for people from all walks of life, including designers, the elderly, students and children. If the announcement of an iPad with a new camera and a slightly thinner body isn't enough to excite you anymore, maybe you should check out all of these innovative and creative tablet concepts.
17 Innovative and Creative Tablet Concepts
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Tablets for Creatives
The Wacom Cintiq 21UX is a Dream Come True for Graphic Designers
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Tablet Phones
The LG Triptych Concept Phone is a Multitasking Mobile
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Low-Tech Minimalist Tablets
The NoteSlate is the Cheaper iPad Alternative
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Transparent Tech Tablets
The Nesting PC Virtual Tablet Welcomes Input From All Devices
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Interactive Tech Tables
Amnesia Razorfish Connect Allows Seamless Media Sharing
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Stylish Media Tablets
The Camangi WebStation Offers the Ultimate Online Experience
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Flexible Cloth Tablets
The Flexible Modile Device Can Pucker to Store in Any Pocket
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Mobile Designer Tablets
The M Pad is Designed for Modern-Day Designers on the Move
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Wall-Mounted Tablets
Wallee Hard Case Lets You Hang Your iPad Anywhere
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Student-Specific Tablets
The Kineo Android Tablet is Made for School Settings
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Smartphone-Powered Tablets
The Piggyback Tablet Turns Your Smartphone into a Touchscreen Gadget
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Tablets For Toddlers
The Fisher-Price iXL is Touchscreen Technology for Kids
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Smart Tablets
Clear 'Concept Internet Search Device' (UPDATE)
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Zero-Energy Tablets
The Boogie Board Tablet is an Eco-Friendly Sketchpad
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Senior Citizen Tablets
The IC Social Communication Tool is Designed for Grandmas
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Motion-Sensing Tablets
You May Never Touch Your Tablet Again With Elliptic Labs
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Sketch-Sharing Tablets
Connect a Sketch by Andrew Little Combines Two Artists for a Drawing Duel
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Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Durable Portable Tablets
LG Launched a New Briefcase Version of its StanbyME Tablet
Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switoo Imagines the Brand's Next Handheld
Transforming Professional Tablet Cases
The Logitech Combo Touch Works with the Latest iPads
Tablet-Made Exclusive Sneakers
Nike Craetes an Exclusive Made on iPad Air Max 1 Shoes
High-End Android Gamer Tablets
The Lenovo Legion Tab Supports Mobile Gaming Excellence
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
AI-Powered Productivity Projectors
The Conceptual 'Lay' Portable AI Device is Packed with Sensors
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Hybrid Tablet Laptops
Lenovo is Releasing a 2024 Version of its 'Chromebook Duet'
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Cost-Effective Multitasking Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ Run Android 13
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Ultra-Thin E-Note Tablets
The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 Works with a Stylus or Through Touch
Handheld Gaming Laptop Designs
The Conceptual Compal Rover Play Has a Two-in-One Design
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
Multifunctional Power Bank Concepts
Abeer Mahadane Designs the Audio1 Concept Inspired by Braun
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Triple Foldable Smartphones
Huawei's Mate XT Ultimate Design Folds Into itself Three Times
Paper-Like Drawing Tablets
The ugee Q6 Mobile Drawing Tablet Has Toy-Like Design
Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts
This Conceptual Nintendo Switch 2 Elevates a Classic
Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'LAPCASE' Transforms to Support Working from Anywhere
Minimalist Paper-Like Tablets
The ReMarkable Paper Pro is a Stripped-Down Tablet for Productivity
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Chromatic Customizable Display Laptops
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 SPE Has an E Ink Prism Lid
Blue Light-Free Tablets
The DC1 From Daylight Utilizes a 'Live Paper Display' with No Blue Light
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Notepad-Replacing E Ink Tablets
The PocketBook InkPad X Pro Comes with a Wacom Stylus
AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs
Crossbeats Unveils the New 'Crossbeats Nexus' Smartwatch
Flagship-Inspired Budget Tablets
The Acer Iconia X12 Has a 12.6-Inch AMOLED Display
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Expressive Smart Home Displays
The 'Smart Pad' Concept by Kai Xia Has a Comical Personality
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
All-Metal Productivity Tablets
The vivo Pad3 is Ready to Support Everyday Productivity
Education-Minded Tablet Models
The Lenovo Tab P12 is Targeted at High School and College Students
All-in-One Workstation Laptops
The LT-1 Laptop Concept by Lee Seung-Hee Supports Remote Workers
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Geometric Gamer Laptop Concepts
This Conceptual Dell Gaming Laptop Series by Wei-Yi Li is Stylish
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Enhanced Tablet Designs
Huawei is Set to Introduce a New MatePad Pro Series Tablet
Dynamic Large-Display Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy S10 Ultra Boast AI Features
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Miniature Electric Ink Readers
The Boox Tab Mini C by Onyx has a Compact Portable Design
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
Multi-Position eInk Tablets
The Onyx BOOX Note Air4 C is Great for Reading and Writing
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
Large E-Ink Tablets
The NXTPAPER 14 Pro is a Large Android Tablet with an E-Ink Display
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
The TECNO CAMON 20 X Mr Doodle Edition Has a Whimsical Finish
Tech Brand Tractor Models
The Conceptual Apple Tractor Pro by Sergiy Dvornytskyy is Minimalist
Handheld Clamshell PCs
AYANEO Teased its Upcoming 'Flip' With Two Main Variations
Foldable Computer Concepts
Arcos' Vinexto Laptops are the Future of Foldable Computing
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Dual-Display Keyboard-Free Laptops
The Bluegen Dual Screen OKPad is Ready for Productivity
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
Adaptable AI-Enabled Smartphones
The Conceptual Play T 1 Foldable Phone is ChatGPT-Connected
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
AI-Enabled E Ink Tablet
Viwoods AiPaper Provides an Advanced Paper-Like Experience
AI-Enabled eCommerce Tablets
The New Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablets Come in Three Models
High-End Productivity Tablets
Blackview's 'Tab 18' Features a 12-Inch Display and a G99 Processor
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Digital Note-Taking Tablets
Onyx International Releases a Cheaper Monochrome E-Paper Tablet Option
Highly Portable Productivity Tablets
The New Apple iPad Air Comes in 11-Inch and 13-Inch Models
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Revamped Large-Screen Tablets
Blackview's Tab 18 is an Efficient and Portable Laptop Replacement
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
These Samsung Tactical Edition Products are Pro-Grade
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Malleable Furniture-Like TVs
This TCL Flexible OLED Display Offers a Smooth Visual Experience
Digital Creative Tablet Models
The LincStudio S1 Creator Tablet Has a 2K Touchscreen and More
Multi-Fold Tablet Stand Cases
The MAGEASY Lift Works in Multiple Modes
Inaugural Foldable Smartphone Designs
The Infinix ZERO Flip is Tech-Forward and Versatile
Modular Display Laptop Concepts
The Compal DualFlip Laptop Supports Professional Productivity
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Script-Like Foldable Display Screens
Samsung Unveils a Look at the Rollable Flex During SID
Glare-Free Paper-Like Tablets
The HUAWEI MatePad 11 PaperMatte Edition Has Soothing Visuals
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
AI-Enabled Mini Tablets
The Seventh-Generation iPad mini is Ready for Apple Intelligence
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Crystalline Tech Devices
The Conceptual Apple Clear Series by Vadzim Sadouski is Transparent
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones
Andrea Mangone Designs the Minimal 0/1 Phone
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
AI-Powered Android Tablets
The Honor MagicPad 2 Has a 12.3-Inch OLED Screen
AI-Powered 3D-Converting Tablets
ZTE's Latest Tablet Uses AI to Convert Any 2D Content into 3D
Elegant Productivity Tablets
The Huawei MatePad 12 X Has a 12-Inch PaperMatte Display
Hybrid Rugged Tablets
The RT7 Titan Rugged Tablet Doubles as a Massive Portable Power Bank
Sleek Tablet Productivity Keyboards
Mokibo's Fusion 2.0 Uses a Hybrid Touchpad-Keypad Surface
Flagship Power-Efficient Processors
Apple Debuted the M4 Chip in 11 and 13-Inch iPad Pros
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Electronic Device Leather Accessories
Pad & Quill Creates Luxe Accessories for Apple Products
ePaper Display Tablet Models
The BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro Color ePaper Tablet Runs Android 12
Premium Audio Tablet Models
The Lenovo Tab Plus Has Eight Speakers to Maximize Audio Performance
Rolling Home Display Tablets
The Acer AOPEN 32S1U Pro Has a 31.5-Inch Display
Foldable Gaming Controller Concepts
The Swift Game Controller Concept Makes it Easily Portable
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Digital Pen Technology
The Apple Pencil Pro Was Made to Complement Apple's Ecosystem
Branded Multitasking Tablet Models
The NOOK 9-Inch Lenovo Tablet is Available at Barnes & Noble
Professional Drawing Tablet Apps
Astropad Slate Transforms the iPad into a Drawing Tablet
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Rubber-Edged Phone Cases
Apple Releases a Series of New Phone Cases with 'FineWoven' Materials
Active Cooling Tablet Models
The Juniper Mesa Pro Rugged Tablet is Ready for Field Use
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Speedy Professional Productivity Tablets
The realme Pad 2 Has the MediaTek Helio G99 Processor
Durable Field-Ready Tablets
The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK G2mk2 and 33mk3 are Two-in-One
Productivity-Enhancing Laptop Apps
NotchNook Brings Dynamic Island-Like Functionality to Macbooks
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Large-Screen Gaming Tablets
The OSCAL Pad 90 is an Affordable 120Hz Tablet for All-Purpose Use
Lightweight Travel Productivity Tablets
The vivo Pad Air Comes in Three Stylish Colors
Low-Cost Entry-Level Styluses
The New Apple Pencil Has USB-C Connectivity and More
High-Performance Multimedia Tablets
The iQOO Pad2 and Pad2 Pro are Built for Productivity
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Rugged Field-Ready Tablet Models
The Durabook U11 Supports Productivity From Anywhere
AI Assistant Productivity Tablets
The Infinix Xpad Features the ChatGPT-Powered Folax Assistant
Sleek Tablet Case Stands
The Ryze 360 Case is Stealthy and Boasts Various Functions
Foldable Oversized Display Smartphones
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Has an Eight-Inch Main Display
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
Collapsible Gamer Controller Designs
The 'Swift' Foldable Controller Concept is Compact
Large-Screen Android Tablets
The Oscal Pad 18 Features an 11-Inch Display for Productivity
Tablet-Friendly Calculator Tools
Apple Develops a New Calculator App for the iPad
Smart Calculation Tools
The iPad Calculator Revolutionizes Calculations with Math Notes Support
Dynamic Creativity Support Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Comes in Three Models
Domed Haptic Feedback Trackpads
The Conceptual 'PAD' Trackpad by Ivan Llaneza is Intuitive
Angular Tablet Protector Stands
The PITAKA MagEZ Folio 2 Works in a Variety of Orientations