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TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER vs Xiaomi Pad Mini

TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER
44.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad Mini

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Pad Mini

$429

57Inno Score
33.3Performance53
51.5Display77.5
54.9Battery40
63.9Portability84.4
31.2Features35.2
2 spec wins — TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER8 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad Mini

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad Mini wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 44.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and portability (+21). TCL TAB A1 Plus 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 Plus NXTPAPER

  • Stronger battery score: 55 vs 40
  • 39% higher Screen size: 12.2 ″ vs 8.8 ″
  • 33% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $280 vs $429

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad Mini

  • Stronger performance score: 53 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 52
  • Stronger portability score: 84 vs 64
  • Stronger features score: 35 vs 31
  • 103% higher charging: 67 W vs 33 W

Display

Display comparison: TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPERXiaomi Pad Mini
Screen size12.2 ″+39%8.8 ″
Panel typeTCL NXTPAPER DisplayIPS LCD
Resolution2400 x 16003008x1880
Pixel density236 ppi403 ppi+71%
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz+38%
Peak brightness500 nits700 nits+40%

Performance

Performance comparison: TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPERXiaomi Pad Mini
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,652Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—8,040Top 25%
RAM6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options256GB256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPERXiaomi Pad Mini
Capacity10,000 mAh+33%7,500 mAh
Charging33 W67 W+103%

Design

Design comparison: TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPERXiaomi Pad Mini
Weight556 g326 g+41%
Thickness6.7 mm6.5 mm+4%
MaterialMetal alloy unibodyAluminum unibody

Camera

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

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPERXiaomi Pad Mini
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
Cellular—Wi-Fi only
USBUSB Type-C2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 + USB 2.0)

Features

Features comparison: TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER versus Xiaomi Pad Mini
SpecTCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPERXiaomi Pad Mini
StylusT-Pen 2 (included, 4096 pressure levels)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard support—No
SpeakersStereo quad speakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemAndroid 16Xiaomi HyperOS 2

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