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TCL Tab A1 vs TCL Tab A1 Plus

What Tab A1 does better (3) and where Tab A1 Plus wins (7) — every spec side by side.

TCL Tab A1
TCL · 2026Tab A1
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $250
vs
TCL Tab A1 Plus
TCL · 2026Tab A1 Plus
6.5Score
7 advantages
Higher score
7.0Display7.7
5.9Performance6.1
5.8Battery5.8
4.6Memory & storage5.0
3.0Features3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tab A1Tab A1 Plus
163.2 × 251.36.2189.3 × 275.66.7
Tab A1Tab A1 PlusDifference
Height251.3 mm275.6 mm−24.3 mm
Width163.2 mm189.3 mm−26.1 mm
Thickness6.2 mm6.7 mm−0.5 mm
Weight430 g542 g−112 g

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

Why is Tab A1 better than Tab A1 Plus?

  1. Weight430 g vs 542 g+26%
  2. Peak brightness650 nits vs 550 nits+18%
  3. Thickness6.2 mm vs 6.7 mm+8%

Why is Tab A1 Plus better than Tab A1?

  1. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  2. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  3. Screen size11″ vs 12.2″+11%
  4. Pixel density226 ppi vs 236 ppi+4%
  5. Process6 nm vs 4 nm+50%
  6. Resolution (short side)1,320 px vs 1,600 px+21%
  7. Resolution (long side)2,112 px vs 2,400 px+14%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL Tab A1TCL Tab A1≈ $2506.1
Design
Weight430 g542 g
Thickness6.2 mm6.7 mm
Height251.3 mm275.6 mm
Width163.2 mm189.3 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Ingress protectionIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
ColoursSpace BlueDark blue
Display
Screen size11″12.2″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,320 px1,600 px
Resolution (long side)2,112 px2,400 px
Pixel density226 ppi236 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness650 nits550 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.5%85%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G100Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 613
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,000 mAh8,000 mAh
Wired charging20 W20 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
NFCNoNo
GPSNoNo
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera8 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
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