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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Co-Branded Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone x Galaxy Concept by Michael Ma Combines Aesthetics
Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles
This PlayStation 5 Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Stylish
Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Gaming Console Smartphones
The Nintendo Switch Phone Concept by Ivan Llaneza Prioritizes Play
High-End Touchscreen Tablets
Lenovo's P11 Pro Offers High-End Performance in an Affordable Package
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Folding Multi-Display Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom Vision V Expands to Reveal a 10.1-Inch Display
Cyberpunk-Inspired Earbuds
This Sony Earbuds Concept by Marc Senar is Futuristic
Sliding Gamer Smartphone Concepts
This Sony PlayStation XPERIA Smartphone is Built for Play
Durable Portable Tablets
LG Launched a New Briefcase Version of its StanbyME Tablet
Industrial Design Smart Speakers
The Conceptual HomePod Nano by Justin Latham is Braun-Like
High-End Android Gamer Tablets
The Lenovo Legion Tab Supports Mobile Gaming Excellence
Mini Transparent Smartphone Concepts
The Nothing mini phone by Priyanshu Jaiswal is Customizable
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Paper-Like Design Tablets
The TCL NXTPAPER 12 Pro Supports Creative Productivity
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Deluxe Dual-Screen Smartphones
The Google Pixel Fold Opens to Reveal a Tablet-Like Display
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
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
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Handheld Gaming Laptop Designs
The Conceptual Compal Rover Play Has a Two-in-One Design
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Expansive Display E-Ink Tablets
The Onyx BOOX Tab X Has an Android 11-Based Operating System
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Multifunctional Power Bank Concepts
Abeer Mahadane Designs the Audio1 Concept Inspired by Braun
Three-in-One Laptop Designs
The 'SEAL' Laptop Concept by Johnny Jia-Sheng Chen is Ergonomic
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Immersive Tablet Picture Frames
The iFramix Smart Frame Transforms Old iPads into Works of Art
Sculpted Designer Smartphones
This iPhone 15 Pro Max Concept by Antonio De Rosa Has an M1 Chip
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts
This Conceptual Nintendo Switch 2 Elevates a Classic
Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts
The Apple Watch Pillbox is an Imagined Medical Design
Futuristic Chair Concepts
MIT Students Explore “The Next 150-Year Chair”
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Sleek Ergonomic Mouse Concepts
This Apple Magic Mouse Pro by Vincent Lin is Comfortable to Use
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Sleek Tablet-Transforming Stands
The Elago Magnetic Stand for iPad Comes in Several Color Options
Chromatic Customizable Display Laptops
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 SPE Has an E Ink Prism Lid
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Productive Laptop-Like Tablet Cases
The Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case is Protective
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
Expressive Smart Home Displays
The 'Smart Pad' Concept by Kai Xia Has a Comical Personality
All-in-One Workstation Laptops
The LT-1 Laptop Concept by Lee Seung-Hee Supports Remote Workers
Education-Minded Tablet Models
The Lenovo Tab P12 is Targeted at High School and College Students
High-End Rugged Smartphone Models
This iPhone Ultra Concept by Jimmy Huynh Has a High-End Design
Folding Ambidextrous Mouse Concepts
The Microsoft Form Travel Mouse by Carl Betterley is Compact
Top-of-the-Line Tablet Models
The Honor Pad V8 Pro Works with a Magnetic Keyboard and Stylus
Compact Productivity Tablet Ranges
The Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro Tablets are Advanced
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Geometric Gamer Laptop Concepts
This Conceptual Dell Gaming Laptop Series by Wei-Yi Li is Stylish
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
Large E-Ink Tablets
The NXTPAPER 14 Pro is a Large Android Tablet with an E-Ink Display
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
The TECNO CAMON 20 X Mr Doodle Edition Has a Whimsical Finish
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
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
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
Immersive 3D Imagery Tablets
The Lume Pad 2 Has an AI-Powered Design for Exceptional Capabilities
Stylus-Friendly eReader Tablets
The Kobo Elipsa 2E Works for Both Reading and Writing
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
Next-Generation TV Models
The LG Display OLED Shelf Concept is Flexible and Adjustable
Paper-Like Display Tablet Models
The EYEMOO NXT Epaper S1 Has a 10-Inch Display
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
All-in-One Tablet Keyboards
The SKFP Combo Keyboard Has a Built-in Folding Trackpad
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
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Wearable PC Keyboard Controllers
The Grab Shell is a New Multifunctional Handheld Keyboard Design
E-Ink Digital Wall Displays
Chester Chen Designs the Fusion to Maximize Productivity
Low-Power Productivity Tablets
The Boox Tab Ultra C Has a Expansive 10-Inch E-Ink Display
Revamped Large-Screen Tablets
Blackview's Tab 18 is an Efficient and Portable Laptop Replacement
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Rotating Hybrid Tablet Laptops
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED Has a Convertible Design
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
Augmented Reality Projection Laptops
Sightful Presents Spacetop, a Screenless Projecting Laptop
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
Compact Productivity Laptop Models
The MNT Pocket Reform Has a Mobile-Friendly Seven-Inch Design
Modular Display Laptop Concepts
The Compal DualFlip Laptop Supports Professional Productivity
Malleable Magnetic Tablet Cases
The ESR Rebound Magnetic Keyboard Case Transforms the iPad
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
Content-Creation Touchscreen Tablets
ZTE's 'Nubia Pad 3D' Enables 3D Recording and Viewing
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
Creative Infinite Whiteboard Apps
Apple Aims to Reduce the Use of Paper with the Freeform App
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Convenient Workout Devices
Twelve South Debuts Options for Enhanced Workouts with Apple Devices
Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs
Tableau Boasts a Range of Hand-drawn and Embroidered Designs
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
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
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
AI-Powered 3D-Converting Tablets
ZTE's Latest Tablet Uses AI to Convert Any 2D Content into 3D
Hybrid Rugged Tablets
The RT7 Titan Rugged Tablet Doubles as a Massive Portable Power Bank
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Electronic Device Leather Accessories
Pad & Quill Creates Luxe Accessories for Apple Products
Foldable Sliding Display Models
The Samsung Flex Hybrid Display Will Make its Debut at CES 2023
Professional Field-Ready Tablets
The Durabook R11L Has a Three-Year Accident Damage Warranty
ePaper Display Tablet Models
The BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro Color ePaper Tablet Runs Android 12
Transforming Productivity Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Has a 7.6-Inch Display
Folding Movable Smart TVs
The 'FloatTV' Encourages Movement Around a Living Space
Creative Professional Tablet Models
These New ViewSonic Graphics Tablets Come in Three Models
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
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
Shapeshifting Mobile Professional Laptops
The Latest Lenovo Laptops Showcased Power at CES 2023
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
Stand-Attached Smart Tablets
Google's Pixel Tablet is Connected to its Charging Speaker Dock
Professional Drawing Tablets
Xencelabs Unveiled the 'Pen Display 24' for Studio Artists
Cook-Along Tablet Stands
Twelve South Launches the Second-Generation 'HoverBar Duo'
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
Portable Entertainment Devices
Lenovo Designs the New Tab M9 with a 9-Inch Display
Rugged Field-Ready Tablet Models
The Durabook U11 Supports Productivity From Anywhere
Folded Gaming Console Concepts
Jinseon Lee Designs the New Tam Tam Gaming Console Concept
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
Recycled Material Flagship Smartphones
The Google Pixel 7 Pro Highlights its Camera Bump
Large-Screen Android Tablets
The Oscal Pad 18 Features an 11-Inch Display for Productivity
Multifunctional Touchpad Tablets
The Acepen Touchpad Drawing Tablet Works with Any Device
High-Durable Smart Tablets
Hisense Launches Hisense P50 5G with Strong Defense and Rugged Designs
Dynamic Creativity Support Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Comes in Three Models