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TAB A1 Plus
Released April 2026.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena lists the release as April 2026. Last checked 20 October 2026.
- Screen size
- 12.2in
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
- Display type
- LCD (IPS)
- Storage
- 128GB
84 of 168 fields known.
General
- Series
- Not available
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 3 March 20265Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: announced 2026, March 03.
- Status
- Available5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: available, released 2026, April.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Form factor
- Slate1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Rigid slate tablet. Keyboard is an optional case.
- OS updates promised
- Not available
- Security updates promised
- 3years2Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026US specification list: 3 Years of Security Updates. The starting event is not stated. The global page gives a support end of Q2 2029 and Android 17 as the future version.
- Security updates until
- Not available
Body
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Weight
- 542g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Weight 542g. Wi-Fi only model.
- Dust and water rating
- IP541Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Product page: IP54-rated protection against splashes and dust. Matches the EU label.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026EPREL ingress protection rating IP54.
- MIL-STD-810
- Not available
- SIM
- Not available
- Built-in kickstand
- Not available
Display
- Screen size
- 12.2in(31 cm)1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Display size 12.2 inch.
- Resolution
- 2400 × 1600px1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: 2400 x 1600 pixels.
- Pixel density
- 236.4ppi
- Display type
- LCD (IPS)5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena and reviews: IPS LCD. The maker does not name the panel type.
- Display type (as published)
- IPS LCD5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026
- Dimming zones
- Not available
- Refresh rate modes
Max (Hz) 120 - Max refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Min refresh rate
- Not available
- Brightness (typical, SDR)
- 450nits1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: 450 nits (Typ.). A separate 550 nits Sunlight Display Mode is not stored as peak HDR brightness.
- Peak brightness
- Not available
- Full-screen HDR brightness
- Not available
- Contrast ratio
- Not available
- Colour depth
- Not available
- DCI-P3 coverage
- Not available
- HDR playback formats
- Not available
- Fully laminated
- Not available
- Anti-reflection coating
- Not available
- Screen surface
- Not available
- Nano-texture option
- Not available
- PWM dimming frequency
- Not available
Platform
- OS at launch
- Android 161Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026
- Software
- TCL UI 9.07Reviewconnect.de/testbericht/tcl-tab-a1-plus-test-3212975.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: Android 16 with TCL UI 9.0. PC-Welt agrees.
- Latest OS
- Not available
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 21Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026
- Process
- 4nm1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 20265Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026
- CPU configuration
Count Core Max clock (GHz) 2 Arm Cortex-A78 2.2 6 Arm Cortex-A55 1.95 - Max CPU clock
- 2.2GHz
- GPU
- Adreno 6135Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: Adreno 613. PC-Welt lists the same.
- GPU cores
- Not available
- NPU performance
- Not available
Memory
- RAM type
- LPDDR51Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Product page text: LPDDR5 high-speed memory.
- Memory bandwidth
- Not available
- Storage type
- Not available
- Memory card
- microSD (own slot)5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: microSDXC, dedicated slot.
Rear cameras
- Rear cameras
Role Resolution (MP) Aperture (f/) Sensor size Pixel size (µm) Main 8 2 1/4-inch 1.12 - Number of rear cameras
- 1
- Main camera
- 8MP
- Video recording
Width (px) Height (px) Max frame rate (fps) 1920 1080 30 - Max video resolution
- 1920 × 1080px
- Video HDR
- Not available
- Video formats
- Not available
- LiDAR scanner
- Not available
Front camera
- Front cameras
Role Resolution (MP) Autofocus Main 5 Fixed - Front camera resolution (as published)
- Not available
- Front camera position
- Not available
- Auto framing
- Not available
- Front video
Width (px) Height (px) Max frame rate (fps) 1920 1080 30 - Front autofocus
- No
Audio
- Number of speakers
- 41Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: 1 microphone, 4 speakers.
- Speaker layout
- Quad1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Product page: quad speakers all around.
- Audio features
- Not available
Network
- Network
- Not available
- 2G bands
- Not available
- 3G bands
- Not available
- 4G bands
- Not available
- 5G bands
- Not available
- 5G mmWave
- Not available
- Max download speed
- Not available
- Modem
- Not available
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.phpRead 20 October 2026GSMArena: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band.
- Bluetooth codecs
- Not available
- Positioning
- Not available
- Dual-band GNSS
- Not available
- USB speed
- USB 2.01Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Type-C USB 2.0.
- Thunderbolt
- Not available
- Video out over USB
- No7Reviewconnect.de/testbericht/tcl-tab-a1-plus-test-3212975.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: USB-C at USB 2.0 standard, no external monitor support.
- Max external display
- Not available
- External displays
- Not available
Stylus
- Compatible styluses
Name Included Pressure levels T-Pen 2 No 4,096 - Pressure levels
- 4,096
- Tilt support
- Not available
- Hover
- Not available
Keyboard and accessories
- Accessory connector
- Not available
- Official keyboards
Name Connection Included Smart keyboard case Bluetooth No - Keyboard with trackpad
- Not available
- Keyboard in box
- No
Features and sensors
- Sensors
- G-Sensor, L-Sensor, P-Sensor, Hall1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab verbatim: G-Sensor, L-Sensor, P-Sensor, Hall.
- Extra buttons
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- 7,800mAh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026EPREL rated battery capacity 7 800 mAh. The maker's typical capacity is 8000 mAh.
- Battery capacity (typical)
- 8,000mAh1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Capacity 8000mAh (Typ.).
- Battery energy
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
- Not available
- Video playback (claimed)
- Not available
- Wired charging
- 20W1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Specification tab: Type-C USB, up to 20W.
- Wired charging standards
- Not available
- Charging guidance
- Not available
- Charge 0 to 50 %
- Not available
- Charge 0 to 100 %
- Not available
- Reverse wired
- Not available
- Included charger
- Not available
Measured
- Geekbench 6 single-core
- 883points7Reviewconnect.de/testbericht/tcl-tab-a1-plus-test-3212975.htmlRead 20 October 2026connect review: Geekbench 6 single-core 883 on the 6 GB RAM and 128 GB Wi-Fi unit. Minor version not stated. PC-Welt ran Geekbench 7.1 instead, which is not stored.
- Geekbench 6 multi-core
- 2,167points7Reviewconnect.de/testbericht/tcl-tab-a1-plus-test-3212975.htmlRead 20 October 2026connect review: Geekbench 6 multi-core 2167 on the same unit. Minor version not stated. The review saw no measurable benefit from RAM expansion.
- Geekbench 6 GPU
- Not available
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- Not available
- 3DMark stress test stability
- Not available
- AnTuTu
- Not available
- Manual SDR brightness (measured)
- Not available
- Brightness with auto (measured)
- Not available
- HDR brightness (measured)
- Not available
- Contrast ratio (measured)
- Not available
- Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
- Not available
- Reflections (measured)
- Not available
- PWM dimming (measured)
- Not available
- PWM up to brightness (measured)
- Not available
- Stylus latency (measured)
- Not available
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Battery tests (measured)
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
- Not available
EU label and regulatory
- Drop resistance classE4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026
- Repairability classC4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026
- Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
- 99.02h4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026EPREL record: 99.02 h. The label prints 99.
- Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
- 1,000cycles4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026EPREL record: 10 hundred cycles. Label prints 1 000.
- SAR body (US)
- Not available
- SAR body (EU)
- Not available
In the box
Links
- Product page
- www.tcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plus1Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026Global product page. The specification tab loads from the page's product_spec data feed.
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 3years4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257Read 20 October 2026EPREL: minimum guarantee offered by the supplier 36 months, EU.
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Sources
We read 7 sources for this tablet. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plus
- Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/tcl-tab-a1-plus
- Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/support-mobile/faq/q1773284061899309
- EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2608257
- Spec databasegsmarena.com/tcl_tab_a1_plus-14527.php
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