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TCL Tab A1 vs Xiaomi Black Shark Pad SE

What Tab A1 does better (13) and where Black Shark Pad SE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

TCL Tab A1
TCL · 2026Tab A1
6.1Score
13 advantages≈ $250
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Xiaomi Black Shark Pad SE
Xiaomi · 2026Black Shark Pad SE
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $220
7.0Display3.3
5.9Performance4.3
5.8Battery3.3
4.6Memory & storage4.6
3.0Features4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Tab A1Black Shark Pad SE
163.2 × 251.36.2167 × 2557.4
Tab A1Black Shark Pad SEDifference
Height251.3 mm255 mm−3.7 mm
Width163.2 mm167 mm−3.8 mm
Thickness6.2 mm7.4 mm−1.2 mm
Weight430 g478 g−48 g

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

Why is Tab A1 better than Black Shark Pad SE?

  1. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%
  2. Battery capacity8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh+21%
  3. Wired charging20 W vs 10 W2×
  4. Pixel density226 ppi vs 149 ppi+52%
  5. Peak brightness650 nits vs 450 nits+44%
  6. Screen size11″ vs 10.1″+9%
  7. Process6 nm vs 12 nm2×
  8. Weight430 g vs 478 g+11%
  9. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz+10%
  10. Resolution (short side)1,320 px vs 800 px+65%
  11. Resolution (long side)2,112 px vs 1,280 px+65%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio85.5% vs 69.5%+23%

Why is Black Shark Pad SE better than Tab A1?

  1. Cellular (LTE)No · Tab A1: Yes
  2. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL Tab A1TCL Tab A1≈ $2506.1
Design
Weight430 g478 g
Thickness6.2 mm7.4 mm
Height251.3 mm255 mm
Width163.2 mm167 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackAluminium—
Ingress protectionIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
ColoursSpace BlueBlack, Blue
Display
Screen size11″10.1″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,320 px800 px
Resolution (long side)2,112 px1,280 px
Pixel density226 ppi149 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness650 nits450 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.5%69.5%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G100Mediatek Helio G85
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process6 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,000 mAh6,600 mAh
Wired charging20 W10 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)NoYes
5G—No
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth55
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
USB version2—
NFCNoNo
GPSNoNo
Features
Stylus supportYes—
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Accelerometer
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperturef/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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