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Lenovo Idea Tab Pro vs TCL Tab A1

WINNER
L
54.8Inno Score
VS
TCL Tab A1

TCL

TCL Tab A1

$190

39.8Inno Score
40.5Performance33.3
61.3Display43.6
60.1Battery32.3
51.9Portability87.2
67.2Features25.2
8 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Pro3 spec wins — TCL Tab A1

InnoReviews verdict

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro wins this tablet face-off, 54.8 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+42) and battery (+28). TCL Tab A1 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 60 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 67 vs 25
  • 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W

Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1

  • Stronger portability score: 87 vs 52
  • 63% higher Peak brightness: 650 nits vs 400 nits
  • 31% lower weight: 430 g vs 620 g
  • 10% lower thickness: 6.2 mm vs 6.9 mm
  • Lower launch price: $190 vs $350

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Idea Tab ProTCL Tab A1
Screen size12.7 ″+15%11 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLCD
Resolution2944x18402112x1320
Pixel density273 ppi+21%226 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+60%90 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits650 nits+63%

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Idea Tab ProTCL Tab A1
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8300MediaTek Helio G100
Geekbench 6 (single)1,440Bottom 44%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,674Bottom 50%—
RAM8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB + microSD128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Idea Tab ProTCL Tab A1
Capacity10,200 mAh+28%8,000 mAh
Charging45 W+125%20 W

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Idea Tab ProTCL Tab A1
Weight620 g430 g+31%
Thickness6.9 mm6.2 mm+10%
MaterialAluminumMetal alloy unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Idea Tab ProTCL Tab A1
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Idea Tab ProTCL Tab A1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)
Bluetooth5.35.0
CellularWi-Fi onlyWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Idea Tab ProTCL Tab A1
StylusLenovo Tab Pen Plus (included)T-Pen 2 (sold separately)
Keyboard supportYes—
SpeakersQuad (JBL, Dolby Atmos)Quad stereo speakers
Operating systemAndroid 14Android 16

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