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TCL Tab A1 vs Xiaomi Pad Mini

TCL Tab A1

TCL

TCL Tab A1

$190

39.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad Mini

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Pad Mini

$429

57Inno Score
33.3Performance53
43.6Display77.5
32.3Battery40
87.2Portability84.4
25.2Features35.2
3 spec wins — TCL Tab A18 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad Mini wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) and performance (+20). 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

  • 25% higher Screen size: 11 ″ vs 8.8 ″
  • Lower launch price: $190 vs $429

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini

  • Stronger performance score: 53 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 40 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 35 vs 25
  • 235% higher charging: 67 W vs 20 W

Display

Display comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad Mini
Screen size11 ″+25%8.8 ″
Panel typeLCDIPS LCD
Resolution2112x13203008x1880
Pixel density226 ppi403 ppi+78%
Refresh rate90 Hz165 Hz+83%
Peak brightness650 nits700 nits+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad Mini
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G100MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,652Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—8,040Top 25%
RAM6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad Mini
Capacity8,000 mAh+7%7,500 mAh
Charging20 W67 W+235%

Design

Design comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad Mini
Weight430 g326 g+24%
Thickness6.2 mm+4%6.5 mm
MaterialMetal alloy unibodyAluminum unibody

Camera

Camera comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad Mini
Rear camera8 MP13 MP+63%
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad Mini
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
CellularWi-Fi onlyWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.02x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0)

Features

Features comparison: TCL Tab A1 versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL Tab A1Xiaomi Pad Mini
StylusT-Pen 2 (sold separately)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard support—No
SpeakersQuad stereo speakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemAndroid 16Xiaomi HyperOS 2

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