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Honor Pad X8b vs TCL Tab A1 Plus

What Pad X8b does better (5) and where Tab A1 Plus wins (12) — every spec side by side.

Honor Pad X8b
Honor · 2026Pad X8b
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ $160
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TCL Tab A1 Plus
TCL · 2026Tab A1 Plus
6.5Score
12 advantages
6.4Display7.7
7.2Performance6.1
9.1Battery5.8
5.5Memory & storage5.0
3.2Features3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pad X8bTab A1 Plus
168.5 × 256.97.3189.3 × 275.66.7
Pad X8bTab A1 PlusDifference
Height256.9 mm275.6 mm−18.7 mm
Width168.5 mm189.3 mm−20.8 mm
Thickness7.3 mm6.7 mm+0.6 mm
Weight496 g542 g−46 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pad X8b better than Tab A1 Plus?

  1. Battery capacity10,100 mAh vs 8,000 mAh+26%
  2. Cellular (LTE)Yes · Tab A1 Plus: No
  3. RAM8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
  4. Weight496 g vs 542 g+9%
  5. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+9%

Why is Tab A1 Plus better than Pad X8b?

  1. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  2. Screen size11″ vs 12.2″+11%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx0 vs IPx4
  4. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  5. Pixel density207 ppi vs 236 ppi+14%
  6. Peak brightness500 nits vs 550 nits+10%
  7. Rear camera5 MP vs 8 MP+60%
  8. Process6 nm vs 4 nm+50%
  9. Resolution (short side)1,200 px vs 1,600 px+33%
  10. Resolution (long side)1,920 px vs 2,400 px+25%
  11. Thickness7.3 mm vs 6.7 mm+9%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio80.3% vs 85%+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor Pad X8bHonor Pad X8b≈ $1607.4
Design
Weight496 g542 g
Thickness7.3 mm6.7 mm
Height256.9 mm275.6 mm
Width168.5 mm189.3 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Ingress protectionIP40IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx0IPx4
ColoursSpace GrayDark blue
Display
Screen size11″12.2″
PanelTFT LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,200 px1,600 px
Resolution (long side)1,920 px2,400 px
Pixel density207 ppi236 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits550 nits
Screen-to-body ratio80.3%85%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4GQualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 610Adreno 613
Memory
RAM8 GB6 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity10,100 mAh8,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Ion—
Wired charging—20 W
Wireless charging—No
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
NFCNoNo
GPSNoNo
Features
Stylus support—Yes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera5 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2f/2
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Front camera5 MP5 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagicOS 10—
EU label
Energy classD—
Battery charge cycles1,600—
Endurance per cycle184 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classE—
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