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Lenovo Tab Extreme vs TCL Tab A1

WINNER
Lenovo Tab Extreme
62.5Inno Score
VS
TCL Tab A1

TCL

TCL Tab A1

$190

39.8Inno Score
55.8Performance33.3
52.3Display43.6
83.5Battery32.3
43.9Portability87.2
77.2Features25.2
9 spec wins — Lenovo Tab Extreme2 spec wins — TCL Tab A1

InnoReviews verdict

Lenovo Tab Extreme wins this tablet face-off, 62.5 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+52) and battery (+51). 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 Tab Extreme

  • Stronger performance score: 56 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 52 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 84 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 77 vs 25
  • 240% higher charging: 68 W vs 20 W

Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1

  • Stronger portability score: 87 vs 44
  • 42% lower weight: 430 g vs 740 g
  • 30% higher Peak brightness: 650 nits vs 500 nits
  • Lower launch price: $190 vs $950

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo Tab Extreme versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Tab ExtremeTCL Tab A1
Screen size14.5 ″+32%11 ″
Panel typeOLEDLCD
Resolution3000x18762112x1320
Pixel density244 ppi+8%226 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits650 nits+30%

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo Tab Extreme versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Tab ExtremeTCL Tab A1
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9000MediaTek Helio G100
AnTuTu1,080,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,500Bottom 46%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,300Bottom 44%—
RAM12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options256GB + microSD128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo Tab Extreme versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Tab ExtremeTCL Tab A1
Capacity12,300 mAh+54%8,000 mAh
Charging68 W+240%20 W

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo Tab Extreme versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Tab ExtremeTCL Tab A1
Weight740 g430 g+42%
Thickness5.9 mm+5%6.2 mm
MaterialAluminum (recycled)Metal alloy unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: Lenovo Tab Extreme versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Tab ExtremeTCL Tab A1
Rear camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Front camera13 MP+160%5 MP

Connectivity

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

Features

Features comparison: Lenovo Tab Extreme versus TCL Tab A1
SpecLenovo Tab ExtremeTCL Tab A1
StylusPrecision Pen 3 (included)T-Pen 2 (sold separately)
Keyboard supportYes—
Speakers8 speakers (JBL, Dolby Atmos)Quad stereo speakers
Operating systemAndroid 13Android 16

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