Nexall 12" N90 Android 16 Review

The Nexall N90's value lives or dies by its price, which varies by nearly $5,000. Its CPU and GPU performance are well above average, but the screen is a letdown. Only consider it if you find it at the very bottom of its insane price range.

The Nexall N90 is a tablet that tries to be everything for everyone, and the numbers tell a complicated story. It lands in the 77th percentile for GPU performance and the 76th for CPU, which means it's well above average for raw power in its class. You're getting a 12-inch screen, 24GB of RAM, and a massive 9000mAh battery, all wrapped up with a keyboard, stylus, and a promise of Android 16. The bundle is the main event here.

But there's a massive catch, and it's the price spread. This tablet can be found for as little as $180, but some vendors are asking over $5,000 for what appears to be the same kit. That's a $4,896 difference, which makes any discussion of value completely dependent on which price you actually pay. At the low end, it's a curiosity; at the high end, it's borderline absurd.

Performance is a mixed bag, but the core compute is surprisingly decent. The octa-core CPU and GPU scores put it in the 'well above average' category compared to other tablets we've tested. In practical terms, it should handle everyday apps, light gaming, and multitasking without much fuss. The 24GB of RAM is a headline spec, but its 39th percentile ranking suggests the underlying memory speed or configuration isn't keeping up with the quantity—it's a case of more not always meaning better.

The screen is a real weak spot, ranking in the 28th percentile. That 2K resolution (2000x1200) on a 12-inch panel just doesn't stack up against the sharper, brighter displays from Apple or Samsung. For a device marketed for photo editing and 'cinematic' viewing, the display hardware lags behind most of the competition.

The value proposition is entirely dictated by which vendor you buy from. At around $180, this bundle is a fascinating gamble—you're getting a lot of accessories and specs on paper for very little money. At any price approaching its competitors (like an iPad Pro or Galaxy Tab), it becomes an impossible sell. The performance is decent, but the screen and build quality likely can't touch established brands. Our advice? Only consider it if you find it at the very bottom of its price range. Otherwise, the extra money is better spent on a known quantity with verified quality.

Stacked up against the competition, the N90's spec sheet looks good on paper but falters in execution. The Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ absolutely demolish it in screen quality and overall polish. The N90's CPU/GPU scores are respectable, but they're paired with a subpar display and older Wi-Fi 5. The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus, often a value favorite, offers a better balance of screen, sound, and performance for a mid-range price. The N90's main advantage is the bundled accessories and long warranty, but that only matters if the core tablet experience is solid—and here, it's merely okay.

Skip this tablet if you're serious about content creation or need a premium media device. Our data shows its weakest area is art and design, scoring only 34.6 out of 100. The screen quality is a major bottleneck. Also, avoid it if you see it priced anywhere near $500 or above—you're entering iPad and Galaxy Tab territory, where the N90's hardware simply can't compete. It's not for anyone who values consistent brand reliability or top-tier display technology.

We can't give a blanket recommendation for the Nexall N90. If you stumble upon it for $180 and need a basic tablet with a keyboard for light tasks, it's a justifiable, spec-heavy curiosity. At any price significantly higher, it's a hard pass. The strong CPU/GPU scores are undermined by a mediocre screen and bafflingly inconsistent pricing. You're better off with a refurbished brand-name tablet or spending a bit more on a consistent mid-ranger. This is a classic case of specs not telling the whole story.