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TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER vs Xiaomi Pad Mini

TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER
36Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad Mini

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Pad Mini

$429

57Inno Score
33.3Performance53
48.6Display77.5
32.3Battery40
—Portability84.4
25.2Features35.2
2 spec wins — TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER5 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad Mini wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and performance (+20). TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER 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 NXTPAPER

  • 25% higher Screen size: 11 ″ vs 8.8 ″
  • Lower launch price: $250 vs $429

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini

  • Stronger performance score: 53 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 49
  • 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 NXTPAPER versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL Tab A1 NXTPAPERXiaomi Pad Mini
Screen size11 ″+25%8.8 ″
Panel typeNXTPAPER IPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2112 x 13203008x1880
Pixel density—403 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz165 Hz+83%
Peak brightness—700 nits

Performance

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

Design

Design comparison: TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL Tab A1 NXTPAPERXiaomi Pad Mini
Weight—326 g
Thickness—6.5 mm
Material—Aluminum unibody

Camera

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

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL Tab A1 NXTPAPERXiaomi Pad Mini
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
Cellular—Wi-Fi only
USBUSB Type-C 2.02x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0)

Features

Features comparison: TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL Tab A1 NXTPAPERXiaomi Pad Mini
Stylus—Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard support—No
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemAndroid 16Xiaomi HyperOS 2

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