How do the scores compare?

iPad mini (A17 Pro) scores 49/100 overall; TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER scores 31.4/100. iPad mini (A17 Pro) wins 4 individual spec rows, TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER wins 3.

What are the main differences between the iPad mini (A17 Pro) and the TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER?

iPad mini (A17 Pro) advantages: Stronger performance score: 61 vs 20; Stronger features score: 42 vs 25; 140% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 5 MP; 100% higher RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB; 50% higher Rear camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP. TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER advantages: Stronger display score: 49 vs 39; 56% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,124 mAh; 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz; 33% higher Screen size: 11 ″ vs 8.3 ″; Lower launch price: $199 vs $499.

Which is cheaper: iPad mini (A17 Pro) or TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER?

TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER launched cheaper at $199, versus $499 for the iPad mini (A17 Pro).

iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER

WINNER

Apple

iPad mini (A17 Pro)

$499

TCL

TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER

$199

60.7Performance20

39.1Display48.6

30.4Battery31.7

86.1Portability—

42.4Features25.2

4 spec wins — iPad mini (A17 Pro)3 spec wins — TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER

InnoReviews verdict

iPad mini (A17 Pro) wins this tablet face-off, 49 to 31.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+41) and features (+17). TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Stronger performance score: 61 vs 20
Stronger features score: 42 vs 25
140% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 5 MP
100% higher RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB
50% higher Rear camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER

Stronger display score: 49 vs 39
56% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,124 mAh
50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
33% higher Screen size: 11 ″ vs 8.3 ″
Lower launch price: $199 vs $499

Display

Display comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad mini (A17 Pro)	TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Screen size	8.3 ″	11 ″+33%
Panel type	Liquid Retina IPS LCD	NXTPAPER IPS LCD
Resolution	2266x1488	1920 x 1200
Pixel density	326 ppi	—
Refresh rate	60 Hz	90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness	500 nits	—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad mini (A17 Pro)	TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Chipset	Apple A17 Pro	—
AnTuTu 10	1,480,000Top 49%	—
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,900Top 17%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	7,100Top 34%	—
RAM	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Storage options	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	64GB, 128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad mini (A17 Pro)	TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Capacity	5,124 mAh	8,000 mAh+56%
Charging	20 W+11%	18 W
Endurance	10 h	—

Design

Design comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad mini (A17 Pro)	TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Weight	293 g	—
Thickness	6.3 mm	—
Material	Aluminum	—

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad mini (A17 Pro)	TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Rear camera	12 MP+50%	8 MP
Front camera	12 MP+140%	5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad mini (A17 Pro)	TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.3	5.0
Cellular	5G optional	—
USB	USB-C (10Gbps)	USB Type-C

Features

Features comparison: iPad mini (A17 Pro) versus TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad mini (A17 Pro)	TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
Stylus	Apple Pencil Pro	—
Keyboard support	No	—
Speakers	Stereo (landscape)	Stereo speakers
Operating system	iPadOS 18	Android 14

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