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iPad mini (A15) vs TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER

WINNER
iPad mini (A15)
43.9Inno Score
VS
TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
43.8Inno Score
48.6chipPerformancechip29.4
39.1Display51.5
22.7Battery54.9
86.1Portability63.9
42.4Features31.2
5 spec wins — iPad mini (A15)5 spec wins — TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPad mini (A15) scores 43.9 against 43.8 for TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPad mini (A15) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A15)

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 29
  • Stronger portability score: 86 vs 64
  • Stronger features score: 42 vs 31
  • 50% higher Rear camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER

  • Stronger display score: 52 vs 39
  • Stronger battery score: 55 vs 23
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 97% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 5,078 mAh
  • 65% higher charging: 33 W vs 20 W
  • Lower launch price: $280 vs $499

Display

Display comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Screen size8.3 ″12.2 ″+47%
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDTCL NXTPAPER Display
Resolution2266x14882400 x 1600
Pixel density326 ppi+38%236 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness500 nits500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
ChipsetApple A15 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64GB / 256GB256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Capacity5,078 mAh10,000 mAh+97%
Charging20 W33 W+65%

Design

Design comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Weight293 g+47%556 g
Thickness6.3 mm+6%6.7 mm
MaterialAluminumMetal alloy unibody

Camera

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

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad mini (A15) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
SpeciPad mini (A15)TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
Cellular5G optional—
USBUSB-C (5Gbps)USB Type-C

Features

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

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