How do the scores compare?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) scores 72/100 overall; TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER scores 44.9/100. iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) wins 9 individual spec rows, TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER wins 1.

What are the main differences between the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) and the TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) advantages: Stronger performance score: 73 vs 33; Stronger display score: 82 vs 52; Stronger portability score: 77 vs 64; Stronger features score: 74 vs 31; 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits. TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER advantages: Lower launch price: $280 vs $1,299.

Which is cheaper: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) or TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER?

TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER launched cheaper at $280, versus $1,299 for the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5).

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) vs TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER

WINNER

Apple

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

$1,299

TCL

TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER

$280

73.3Performance33.3

81.8Display51.5

53.4Battery54.9

77.4Portability63.9

74.4Features31.2

9 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)1 spec wins — TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER

InnoReviews verdict

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) wins this tablet face-off, 72 to 44.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and performance (+40). TCL TAB A1 Plus 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 Pro 13-inch (M5)

Stronger performance score: 73 vs 33
Stronger display score: 82 vs 52
Stronger portability score: 77 vs 64
Stronger features score: 74 vs 31
220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits

Reasons to pick the TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER

Lower launch price: $280 vs $1,299

Display

Display comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Screen size	13 ″+7%	12.2 ″
Panel type	Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR)	TCL NXTPAPER Display
Resolution	2752x2064	2400 x 1600
Pixel density	264 ppi+12%	236 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1,600 nits+220%	500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Chipset	Apple M5	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Storage options	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB	256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Capacity	10,209 mAh+2%	10,000 mAh
Charging	60 W+82%	33 W
Endurance	10 h	—

Design

Design comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Weight	579 g	556 g+4%
Thickness	5.1 mm+24%	6.7 mm
Material	Aluminum	Metal alloy unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Rear camera	12 MP+50%	8 MP
Front camera	12 MP+50%	8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	6	5.0
Cellular	5G optional	—
USB	USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)	USB Type-C

Features

Features comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
Stylus	Apple Pencil Pro	T-Pen 2 (included, 4096 pressure levels)
Keyboard support	Yes	—
Speakers	Quad	Stereo quad speakers
Operating system	iPadOS 26	Android 16

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