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TCL Tab A1 vs Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

TCL Tab A1

TCL

TCL Tab A1

$190

39.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
68.4Inno Score
33.3Performance46.7
43.6Display78.5
32.3Battery56.3
87.2Portability85
25.2Features100
1 spec wins — TCL Tab A110 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro wins this tablet face-off, 68.4 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and display (+35). 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 TCL Tab A1

  • 11% lower weight: 430 g vs 485 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 25
  • 540% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 5 MP

Display

Display comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Screen size11 ″11.2 ″+2%
Panel typeLCDLCD
Resolution2112x13203200x2136
Pixel density226 ppi345 ppi+53%
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz+60%
Peak brightness650 nits800 nits+23%

Performance

Performance comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Capacity8,000 mAh9,200 mAh+15%
Charging20 W67 W+235%

Design

Design comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Weight430 g+11%485 g
Thickness6.2 mm5.8 mm+7%
MaterialMetal alloy unibodyAluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Rear camera8 MP50 MP+525%
Front camera5 MP32 MP+540%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
CellularWi-Fi onlyWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2 Gen 1

Features

Features comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
StylusT-Pen 2 (sold separately)Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro
Keyboard support—Yes
SpeakersQuad stereo speakers—
Operating systemAndroid 16Xiaomi HyperOS 3

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