TCL Tab A1 Plus vs TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper

TCL Tab A1 Plus vs TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper is too close to call — 5.7 overall against 5.8. Both launched in 2026. TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper has the bigger battery — 10,000 mAh against 8,000 mAh.

TCL Tab A1 Plus

TCL Tab A1 Plus

TCL · Tablet

5.7/ 10 — Below average

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TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper

TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper

TCL · Tablet

5.8/ 10 — Below average

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Key highlights

HighlightTCL Tab A1 PlusTCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper
ProcessorQualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Display12.2″ · IPS LCD · 120 Hz12.2″ · IPS LCD · 120 Hz
Main camera8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm)8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm)
Battery8,000 mAh · 20W charging10,000 mAh · 33W charging
RAM / Storage6GB / 256GB6GB / 256GB

Which is better?

  • TCL Tab A1 Plus vs TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper is too close to call — 5.7 overall against 5.8.
  • TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper takes 1 of the 7 categories both tablets are scored in.
  • TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper has the bigger battery — 10,000 mAh against 8,000 mAh.
  • TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper charges faster — 33W wired against 20W.
  • TCL Tab A1 Plus is the lighter tablet — 542 g against 556 g.

Category scores

CategoryTCL Tab A1 PlusTCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper
Performance4.9Tie4.9Tie
Camera3.5Tie3.5Tie
Display5.8Tie5.8Tie
Battery7.57.9Better
Design & Build7.2Tie7.2Tie
Software6.0Tie6.0Tie
Audio6.8Tie6.8Tie

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Reasons to consider

TCL Tab A1 Plus

  • Lighter body (542 g vs 556 g)

TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper

  • Faster charging (33W vs 20W)
  • Bigger battery (10,000 mAh vs 8,000 mAh)

Full specifications side by side

SpecificationTCL Tab A1 PlusTCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date3 Mar 20263 Aug 2026
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 16, planned upgrade to Android 17Android 16, planned upgrade to Android 17
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 2Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Chipset (as published)Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 613Adreno 613
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 256 GB6 GB RAM + 256 GB
Card slotDedicated slotDedicated slot
Display
Display size12.2″12.2″
Resolution2,400 × 1,600 pixels2,400 × 1,600 pixels
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (peak)550 nits500 nits
Battery
Battery capacity8,000 mAh10,000 mAh
Wired charging20W33W
TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper wins narrowly on Battery (7.5 vs 7.9)
Body & build
Dimensions275.6 × 189.3 × 6.7 mm275.6 × 189.3 × 6.7 mm
Weight542 g556 g
MaterialsGlass, AluminiumGlass, Aluminium
ColoursDark blueAerolite Grey
SIMNoNo
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5Bluetooth 5
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Audio
LoudspeakerStereoStereo
3.5mm jackNoNo
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, ProximityAccelerometer, Proximity
Camera
Rear cameras8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm)8 MP wide (f/2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm)
Front cameras5 MP8 MP
Video (max)1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gN/AN/A
Network · Bands 3gN/AN/A
Network · Bands 4gN/AN/A
Network · GprsNoNo
Network · EdgeNoNo
Main Camera · FeaturesLED flashLED flash
Main Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera · Single5 MP8 MP
Selfie Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Connectivity · RadioUnspecifiedUnspecified

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