TCL Tab A1 Plus

Name: TCL Tab A1 Plus
Brand: TCL

Display12.2" 2400 x 1600 pixels

ChipsetQualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)

Main camera8MP

Battery8000 mAh

5.7GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

No cellular connectivity

2G bands

N/A

3G bands

N/A

4G bands

N/A

Launch

Announced

2026, March 03

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

275.6 x 189.3 x 6.7 mm (10.85 x 7.45 x 0.26 in)

Weight

542 g (1.19 lb)

Build

Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

SIM

Durability

Stylus support IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits (HBM)

Size

12.2 inches, 443.2 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

2400 x 1600 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~236 ppi density)

Platform

Android 16, planned upgrade to Android 17

Chipset

Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Adreno 613

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF

Features

LED flash

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

5 MP

Features

1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

NFC

Radio

Unspecified

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)

Battery

Type

8000 mAh

Misc

Colors

Dark blue

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design72

Display67

Performance46

Camera48

Battery64

Value57

GoSolo Verdict

The TCL Tab A1 Plus is a slim, light 12.2-inch tablet built for media and browsing on a tight budget, with an entry-level Snapdragon 4 and 120Hz LCD that delivers the basics without strain. The thin aluminum frame and stylus support sound premium on paper, but the 8MP camera, modest performance, and 20W charging are reminders that this is a budget device—though not a bad one if you're just streaming and reading.

Strengths · 3

12.2-inch 120Hz LCD with a 3:2 aspect ratio is well-suited for reading and video; the wide screen feels natural for a tablet and 236 ppi is acceptable at this size
8000 mAh battery with modest power draw should deliver a full day or more of light use; stylus support and microSD expansion add flexibility without a premium price bump
Thin and light at 542g and 6.7mm—easy to hold one-handed and fits bags without bulk, rare for a tablet this size

Trade-offs · 3

Entry-level Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 will stutter in demanding apps and games; performance is noticeably slower than mid-range competitors and even last year's budget tablets
8MP rear camera is weak even for a budget tablet—low light is murky, video is limited to 1080p, and the tiny sensor makes cropping and detail poor
20W charging is glacial for an 8000 mAh battery; expect 2.5+ hours to a full charge, slower than most rivals in the same price tier