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TCL Tab A1 vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max

TCL Tab A1

TCL

TCL Tab A1

$190

39.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
74.5Inno Score
33.3Performance46.7
43.6Display79.8
32.3Battery97.3
87.2Portability61.1
25.2Features100
1 spec wins — TCL Tab A110 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max wins this tablet face-off, 74.5 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and battery (+65). 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

  • Stronger portability score: 87 vs 61
  • 33% lower weight: 430 g vs 645 g
  • Lower launch price: $190 vs $566

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 80 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 97 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 9 Pro Max
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
Screen size11 ″13.3 ″+21%
Panel typeLCDIPS LCD
Resolution2112x13203408x2272
Pixel density226 ppi308 ppi+36%
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz+60%
Peak brightness650 nits1,000 nits+54%

Performance

Performance comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G100Xiaomi XRING O3
RAM6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Battery

Battery comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
Capacity8,000 mAh12,000 mAh+50%
Charging20 W120 W+500%

Design

Design comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
Weight430 g+33%645 g
Thickness6.2 mm5.7 mm+9%
MaterialMetal alloy unibodyUnibody metal chassis

Camera

Camera comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
Rear camera8 MP50 MP+525%
Front camera5 MP32 MP+540%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.06.0
CellularWi-Fi onlyWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort input)

Features

Features comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max
StylusT-Pen 2 (sold separately)Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro
Keyboard support—Yes
SpeakersQuad stereo speakers8-speaker system with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemAndroid 16Xiaomi HyperOS 4.0

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