TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper

System: Android 16
Screen: 12.2", 120 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM: 6 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Battery: 10,000 mAh
Pen: Sold separately
Weight: 556 g

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TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper at a glance

Screen

Large screen, high refresh

Plenty of room for drawing, documents side by side and films.
Performance

Mid-range chip

Fine for streaming, browsing and school apps; heavy games run at lower settings.
Memory

Enough RAM for most

Handles a few apps at once. A microSD slot adds cheap storage.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately.
Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Connects over Wi-Fi; tether to your phone when out and about.
Build

Easy to carry

Comfortable to hold on the sofa or in a bag.

TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper full specifications

Overview

Brand	TCL
Model	TCL Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper
Colours	Aerolite Grey

Software

Runs Android with apps from Google Play.

Operating system	Android
Launched with	Android 16
Update promise	Security update support end date: Q2 2029; Frequency of security update: Quarterly

Performance

Fine for streaming, browsing and school apps; heavy games run at lower settings.

Chip	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Memory & storage

Enough memory for everyday multitasking.

Storage can be expanded with a microSD card.

RAM	6 GB
Storage	256 GB
Storage options	256 GB
microSD slot	Yes
microSD up to	2 TB

Display

A large screen that scrolls smoothly.

Screen size	12.2 in
Display name	NXTPAPER
Resolution	2400 x 1600
Aspect ratio	3:2
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Brightness (typical)	400 nits
Brightness (outdoor boost)	500 nits

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

Pen	Sold separately
Compatible pens	T-Pen 2
Keyboard connection	Bluetooth only
Official keyboards	Bluetooth Keyboard Case
Keyboard in the box	No

Battery & charging

No charger in the box, so you may need one.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity	10,000 mAh
Max charging	33 W
Charger in the box	No

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	8 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	1080p30
Front camera	8 MP
Speakers	4
Microphones	2
Headphone jack	No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.0
GPS	No
Ports	USB-C

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	556 g
Thickness	6.7 mm
Height	275.6 mm
Width	189.34 mm
Sensors	accelerometer, ambient light, hall

In the box & kids

In the box	Type-C cable, QG, SIM Pin

Specs compiled from TCL's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.