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iPad mini (A15) vs TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER

WINNER
iPad mini (A15)
39.3Inno Score
VS
TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
38.9Inno Score
33.5chipPerformancechip33.1
39.1Display39.8
22.7Battery32.3
86.1Portability87.2
42.4Features25.2
4 spec wins — iPad mini (A15)5 spec wins — TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPad mini (A15) scores 39.3 against 38.9 for TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPad mini (A15) edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A15)

  • Stronger features score: 42 vs 25
  • 140% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 5 MP
  • 50% higher Rear camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 44% higher Pixel density: 326 ppi vs 226 ppi
  • 31% lower weight: 293 g vs 426 g

Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER

  • Stronger battery score: 32 vs 23
  • 58% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,078 mAh
  • 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 50% higher RAM: 6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 33% higher Screen size: 11 ″ vs 8.3 ″
  • Lower launch price: $250 vs $499

Display

Display comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Screen size8.3 ″11 ″+33%
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDNXTPAPER IPS LCD
Resolution2266x14882112 x 1320
Pixel density326 ppi+44%226 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness500 nits500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Helio G100
RAM4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64GB / 256GB128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Capacity5,078 mAh8,000 mAh+58%
Charging20 W20 W

Design

Design comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Weight293 g+31%426 g
Thickness6.3 mm6.2 mm+2%
MaterialAluminumMetal unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Rear camera12 MP+50%8 MP
Front camera12 MP+140%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C (5Gbps)USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
StylusApple Pencil (2nd generation)T-Pen 2 stylus (included, 4096 pressure levels)
Keyboard supportNo—
SpeakersStereoQuad stereo speakers
Operating systemiPadOS 15Android 16

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