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OSCAL Bolt 2 vs TCL Tab A1 Plus

What Bolt 2 does better (9) and where Tab A1 Plus wins (13) — every spec side by side.

OSCAL Bolt 2
OSCAL · 2026Bolt 2
6.1Score
9 advantages≈ $220
vs
TCL Tab A1 Plus
TCL · 2026Tab A1 Plus
6.4Score
13 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
5.2Display7.8
4.8Performance6.1
6.4Battery5.9
5.2Memory & storage5.0
4.8Features3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Bolt 2Tab A1 Plus
168.6 × 2578.4189.3 × 275.66.7
Bolt 2Tab A1 PlusDifference
Height257 mm275.6 mm−18.6 mm
Width168.6 mm189.3 mm−20.7 mm
Thickness8.4 mm6.7 mm+1.7 mm
Weight567 g542 g+25 g

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

Why is Bolt 2 better than Tab A1 Plus?

  1. Cellular (LTE)Yes · Tab A1 Plus: No
  2. RAM8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
  3. Battery capacity8,300 mAh vs 8,000 mAh+4%
  4. GPSYes · Tab A1 Plus: No
  5. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Tab A1 Plus: No
  6. Energy classD vs E
  7. Repairability classB vs C
  8. Drop resistance classC vs E
  9. Endurance per cycle141 h vs 99 h+43%

Why is Tab A1 Plus better than Bolt 2?

  1. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  2. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  3. Pixel density137 ppi vs 236 ppi+72%
  4. Screen size11″ vs 12.2″+11%
  5. Process12 nm vs 4 nm3×
  6. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+22%
  7. Resolution (short side)800 px vs 1,600 px2×
  8. Resolution (long side)1,280 px vs 2,400 px+88%
  9. Wired charging18 W vs 20 W+11%
  10. Weight567 g vs 542 g+5%
  11. Thickness8.4 mm vs 6.7 mm+25%
  12. Battery charge cycles800 vs 1,000+25%
Specifications

Side by side

OSCAL Bolt 2OSCAL Bolt 2≈ $2206.1
TCL Tab A1 PlusTCL Tab A1 Plus≈ $2106.4
Design
Weight567 g542 g
Thickness8.4 mm6.7 mm
Height257 mm275.6 mm
Width168.6 mm189.3 mm
Frame—Aluminium
Back—Aluminium
Ingress protection—IP54
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
ColoursSunset Orange, Space GreyDark blue
Display
Screen size11″12.2″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)800 px1,600 px
Resolution (long side)1,280 px2,400 px
Pixel density137 ppi236 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—550 nits
Screen-to-body ratio81%85%
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc T7250Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Chip makerUnisocQualcomm
Process12 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MP1Adreno 613
Memory
RAM8 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,300 mAh8,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W20 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesNo
5GNo—
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
NFCNoNo
GPSYesNo
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS—
Features
Stylus support—Yes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperture—f/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
InterfaceDokeOS 5.2—
EU label
Energy classDE
Battery charge cycles8001,000
Endurance per cycle141 h99 h
Repairability classBC
Drop resistance classCE
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