Walmart Refreshes Its Onn Line with Six Android 16 Tablets Starting at $97, Including a $288 Pro Model with Stylus and 120Hz Display

Overview

Walmart expanded its Onn line with six new Android tablets on May 18, ranging from a $97 compact model to a $288 large-screen Pro device — and every one of them ships with Android 16 out of the box, according to 9to5Google. The launch is notable both for its breadth and for making Android 16 accessible at a price point well below what branded rivals typically offer.

What We Know

The lineup spans four core models and two children’s variants. The flagship of the group is the Onn 13 Pro Tablet, priced at $288. It carries a 13-inch IPS LCD display at 2,400×1,600 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, per Digital Trends, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The box includes a folio case and a USI 2.0 Active stylus — accessories Android Authority describes as “uncommon at this price point.” The Pro also carries an IP54 dust and water resistance rating, a face recognition unlock, an Extended Display Mode that lets it function as a secondary monitor for a PC or Mac, and four speakers, according to Digital Trends.

The mid-range Onn 11 Core Tablet costs $167 and pairs an 11-inch 1,840×1,280 IPS LCD with a MediaTek MT8781N (Helio G99) chip, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. 9to5Google reports a claimed battery life of 15 to 17 hours and availability in Silver, Navy, Mocha, and Pink.

The Onn 8.1 Core Tablet at $138 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB of expandable storage behind an 8.1-inch 1,524×1,000 display. Digital Trends notes the panel runs at up to 90Hz, while Android Authority cites a claimed battery life of up to 15 hours. All models are Wi-Fi only, with no cellular option.

The entry-level Onn 7 Core Tablet at $97 packs a 7-inch 1,024×600 LCD with a MediaTek Helio G80 chip, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage in an aluminum chassis with microSD expansion, as reported by 9to5Google. The reviewer notes the compact size is “great to see given there are so few options available” in that segment.

Rounding out the lineup are two children’s tablets. The Onn 11 Kids Tablet ($136) and Onn 8 Kids Tablet ($118) both ship with thick bumper cases with kickstands and a 45-day ABC Mouse subscription. The 11-inch Kids model is powered by a MediaTek G88 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage; the 8-inch Kids variant uses an undisclosed MediaTek chip with the same RAM and storage configuration, per 9to5Google.

What We Don’t Know

Walmart has not disclosed the exact chip inside the 13-inch Pro. Independent coverage from 9to5Google and NewsBytesApp describe it only as a 2.6GHz MediaTek processor without a model number. Battery capacity figures, cellular availability timing, and long-term software update commitments have not been publicly stated. No independent benchmark or display quality assessments have been published as of the launch date.

Analysis

The Onn lineup has long competed on price but historically shipped with older Android versions. Launching six models simultaneously with Android 16 — including a device priced at $97 — raises the floor for what budget tablets offer out of the box. The decision to bundle a stylus and folio case with the $288 Pro model at no extra cost puts it in direct competition with entry-level Samsung Galaxy Tabs and Amazon Fire HD 11 devices that typically cost more for comparable accessories. Whether the Snapdragon 685 and Helio G99 chips in the mid-range models sustain smooth performance over time will depend on hands-on testing, but the hardware specifications are broadly in line with the budget segment’s established benchmarks.