Moto Pad (2026) vs TCL Tab A1
46.7Performance33.3
44.6Display43.6
23.1Battery32.3
72.5Portability87.2
57.2Features25.2
2 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)4 spec wins — TCL Tab A1
InnoReviews verdict
Moto Pad (2026) wins this tablet face-off, 45.6 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and performance (+13). 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 Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 33
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 25
- 33% higher RAM: 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 21% higher Pixel density: 274 ppi vs 226 ppi
Reasons to pick the TCL Tab A1
- Stronger battery score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 87 vs 73
- 30% higher Peak brightness: 650 nits vs 500 nits
- 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,040 mAh
- 11% lower thickness: 6.2 mm vs 7 mm
- Lower launch price: $190 vs $249
Display
| Spec | Moto Pad (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2112x1320 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+21% | 226 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 650 nits+30% |
Performance
| Spec | Moto Pad (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Helio G100 |
| RAM | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB |
Battery
| Spec | Moto Pad (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,040 mAh | 8,000 mAh+14% |
| Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Moto Pad (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 480 g | 430 g+10% |
| Thickness | 7 mm | 6.2 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum back and frame, glass front | Metal alloy unibody |
Camera
| Spec | Moto Pad (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto Pad (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Moto Pad (2026) | TCL Tab A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Yes (active stylus supported) | T-Pen 2 (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Speakers | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos | Quad stereo speakers |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |