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TCL Tab A1
TCL's 2026 refresh of its budget 11-inch tablet paired a 90Hz 2.1K LCD with a MediaTek Helio G100 chip, an 8000mAh battery and a metal alloy unibody for $189.99. Gemini AI features and quad speakers are new additions, though storage stays capped at 128GB and there is no cellular option.
Pros
- Sharp 2112x1320 90Hz display for a $189.99 tablet
- Metal alloy unibody feels premium at this price
- 8000mAh battery with 20W charging for all-day use
- Google Gemini and Circle to Search built in
- Quad stereo speakers with a 200% volume booster
Cons
- Storage fixed at 128GB with no higher tier offered
- MediaTek Helio G100 is an entry-level chipset
- Wi-Fi-only design with no cellular option, Bluetooth still at 5.0
- T-Pen 2 stylus and flip case are sold separately
Below average
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the TCL Tab A1
Display
- Screen size
- 11 ″
- Panel type
- LCD
- Resolution
- 2112x1320
- Pixel density
- 226 ppi
- Refresh rate
- 90 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 650 nits
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G100
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Storage options
- 128GB
Battery
- Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- Charging
- 20 W
Design
- Weight
- 430 g
- Thickness
- 6.2 mm
- Material
- Metal alloy unibody
Camera
- Rear camera
- 8 MP
- Front camera
- 5 MP
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Cellular
- Wi-Fi only
- USB
- USB-C 2.0
Features
- Stylus
- T-Pen 2 (sold separately)
- Speakers
- Quad stereo speakers
- Operating system
- Android 16
Quick answers
Is the TCL Tab A1 good in 2026?
The TCL Tab A1 earns an Inno Score of 39.8/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. TCL's 2026 refresh of its budget 11-inch tablet paired a 90Hz 2.1K LCD with a MediaTek Helio G100 chip, an 8000mAh battery and a metal alloy unibody for $189.99. Gemini AI features and quad speakers are new additions, though storage stays capped at 128GB and there is no cellular option.
What are the key specs of the TCL Tab A1?
Screen size: 11 ″ · Chipset: MediaTek Helio G100 · Capacity: 8,000 mAh · RAM: 6 GB
What are the closest alternatives to the TCL Tab A1?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Google Pixel Tablet, Huion Kamvas Pad 12, AGM PAD P3 Compact — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
