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TCL Tab A1 Plus vs Tecno Megapad 2

What Tab A1 Plus does better (4) and where Megapad 2 wins (9) — every spec side by side.

TCL Tab A1 Plus
TCL · 2026Tab A1 Plus
6.4Score
4 advantages≈ $210
vs
Tecno Megapad 2
Tecno · 2026Megapad 2
6.9Score
9 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
7.8Display7.2
6.1Performance6.6
6.0Battery5.8
5.0Memory & storage6.1
3.0Features4.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tab A1 PlusMegapad 2
189.3 × 275.66.7165.6 × 2546.6
Tab A1 PlusMegapad 2Difference
Height275.6 mm254 mm+21.6 mm
Width189.3 mm165.6 mm+23.7 mm
Thickness6.7 mm6.6 mm+0.1 mm
Weight542 g484 g+58 g

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

Why is Tab A1 Plus better than Megapad 2?

  1. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 90 Hz+33%
  2. Screen size12.2″ vs 11″+11%
  3. Wired charging20 W vs 18 W+11%
  4. Process4 nm vs 6 nm+50%

Why is Megapad 2 better than Tab A1 Plus?

  1. Cellular (LTE)No · Tab A1 Plus: Yes
  2. RAM6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
  3. Battery capacity8,000 mAh vs 8,200 mAh+2%
  4. GPSNo · Tab A1 Plus: Yes
  5. Pixel density236 ppi vs 274 ppi+16%
  6. Weight542 g vs 484 g+12%
  7. Front camera5 MP vs 8 MP+60%
  8. Resolution (long side)2,400 px vs 2,560 px+7%
  9. Bluetooth5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL Tab A1 PlusTCL Tab A1 Plus≈ $2106.4
Tecno Megapad 2Tecno Megapad 2≈ $2106.9
Design
Weight542 g484 g
Thickness6.7 mm6.6 mm
Height275.6 mm254 mm
Width189.3 mm165.6 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackAluminium—
Ingress protectionIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
ColoursDark blueSpace Grey, Light Green, Cosmic Orange
Display
Screen size12.2″11″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,600 px1,600 px
Resolution (long side)2,400 px2,560 px
Pixel density236 ppi274 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits550 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85%83.4%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2Mediatek Helio G99
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process4 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 613Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,000 mAh8,200 mAh
Wired charging20 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.3
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
USB version2—
NFCNoNo
GPSNoYes
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stylus supportYes—
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2—
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Front camera5 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—HiOS 16
EU label
Energy classE—
Battery charge cycles1,000—
Endurance per cycle99 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classE—
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