Tablets from the tech giants, Apple, Microsoft and Google are speculated to hit the tech market in 2017. It will be the war of tablet devices. Based on the rumors hitting the internet, Apple iPad Pro 2, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 and Google Pixel 7 are the most anticipated tablets and enthusiasts can decide the best device to buy in the coming year.

Apple iPad Pro 2

In the same March event, speculations are made that the Apple iPad Pro 2 will be launched together with iPad Mini 5, rumors suggests the device will be embedded with the very powerful A11 processor coupled with 3GB RAM. 

Apple iPad Pro 2 is expected to start with 4GB RAM with the latest iOS 10. The device is expected to come in three variants: 12.9-inch Pro, a 9.7-inch Pro, and a new 10.5-inch Pro. Also, it is rumored to feature 12 MP true tone flash rear camera, 5 MP front camera and 4K video recording. The expected prices of iPad Pro 2 of 32GB are $799, 128GB is $949 and 256GB is $1099.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is speculated to have a wider screen 4K Ultra HD display which carries 2k resolution. The device is speculated to be powered with the Intel's amazingly developed new chipset called the Kaby Lake with 16GB RAM and a 512GB on-board storage.  

The newest OS developed by Microsoft, Windows 10 Redstone 2 which will be launched in early 2017 will be seen in the Surface Pro 5. The other features expected are the improved Surface Pen of the device would be able to wirelessly charge from its magnetic dock, fingerprint scanning technology via the PixelSense display, and a USB Type-C port.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to arrive at a price tag of $899.

Google Pixel 7

Google's Nexus 7 may be named as Pixel 7 as there are many rumors around this tablet. But, according to the Tweet by Evan Blass, there were many hopes aroused in Android tablet lovers. The tweet says, "Google's Huawei-built 7in tablet was on track for release before the end of the year." As we are close to the year's end it must be expected early next year.

All the online sources that allegedly quote specifications of Google Nexus 7 are Android 7.1 Nougat OS, 7-inch Quad-HD (2560x1440) pressure-sensitive display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, Adreno 530 GPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, MicroSD support up to 2TB and 13MP rear camera.