TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper vs Blackview Mega 12
Blackview Mega 12 wins narrowly over TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper — 6.5 overall against 5.8. Both launched in 2026. On paper, Blackview Mega 12 has the higher-resolution main camera — 50 MP against 8 MP.
TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper
5.8/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & detailsOverall winner
Blackview Mega 12
6.5/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Blackview Mega 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 |
| Display | 12.2″ · IPS LCD · 120 Hz | 12.2″ · IPS LCD · 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) | 50 MP wide (f/1.8) |
| Battery | 10,000 mAh · 33W charging | 10,000 mAh · 55W charging |
| RAM / Storage | 6GB / 256GB | 16GB / 512GB |
Which is better?
- Blackview Mega 12 wins narrowly over TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper — 6.5 overall against 5.8.
- Blackview Mega 12 takes 3 of the 6 categories both tablets are scored in.
- On paper, Blackview Mega 12 has the higher-resolution main camera — 50 MP against 8 MP.
- Blackview Mega 12 charges faster — 55W wired against 33W.
- TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper is the lighter tablet — 556 g against 690 g.
Category scores
| Category | TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Blackview Mega 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4.9 | 6.3Better |
| Camera | 3.5 | 5.7Better |
| Display | 5.8Tie | 5.7Tie |
| Battery | 7.9 | 8.4Better |
| Design & Build | 7.2 | — |
| Software | 6.0Tie | 6.0Tie |
| Audio | 6.8Tie | 6.9Tie |
| Call Quality | — | 7.8 |
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Reasons to consider
TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper
- Lighter body (556 g vs 690 g)
Blackview Mega 12
- Higher-resolution main camera (50 MP vs 8 MP)
- More RAM (16 GB vs 6 GB)
- More storage (512 GB vs 256 GB)
- Faster charging (55W vs 33W)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Blackview Mega 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 3 Aug 2026 | Jan 2026 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 16, planned upgrade to Android 17 | Android 16, DokeOS_P 5.0 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Dimensity 7200 |
| Chipset (as published) | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Blackview Mega 12 wins clearly on Performance (4.9 vs 6.3) | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 6 GB RAM + 256 GB | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 16 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Card slot | Dedicated slot | Shared / hybrid slot |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 12.2″ | 12.2″ |
| Resolution | 2,400 × 1,600 pixels | 2,400 × 1,600 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 350 nits |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 10,000 mAh | 10,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 55W |
| Blackview Mega 12 wins narrowly on Battery (7.9 vs 8.4) | ||
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 275.6 × 189.3 × 6.7 mm | 280.2 × 194.2 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 556 g | 690 g |
| Materials | Glass, Aluminium | — |
| Colours | Aerolite Grey | Space Grey, Flash Gold |
| SIM | No | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
| Fingerprint | — | Side-mounted |
| Camera | ||
| Rear cameras | 8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) | 50 MP wide (f/1.8) |
| Front cameras | 8 MP | 13 MP wide (f/2) |
| Video (max) | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Blackview Mega 12 wins clearly on Camera (3.5 vs 5.7) | ||
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Network · Bands 2g | N/A | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network · Bands 3g | N/A | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network · Bands 4g | N/A | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20, 19, 28, 25, 26, 30, 40, 41, 38, 34, 39, 66 |
| Main Camera · Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Main Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 8 MP | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4" |
| Selfie Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Connectivity · Radio | Unspecified | FM radio |
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