Product comparison · 2 tablets

Lenovo TAB 7 Essential vs TCL TAB A1 Plus

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 6identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

The TCL TAB A1 Plus has 250 cd/m² more display brightness than the Lenovo TAB 7 Essential (550 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²). The TCL TAB A1 Plus has 4 more processor cores than the Lenovo TAB 7 Essential (8 vs 4). The TCL TAB A1 Plus has 5 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo TAB 7 Essential (6 GB vs 1 GB). Only the Lenovo TAB 7 Essential has AC adapter included. Display diagonal: 17.8 cm (7") on the Lenovo TAB 7 Essential, 31 cm (12.2") on the TCL TAB A1 Plus.

  • Display diagonal
    • TAB 7 Essential:17.8 cm (7")
    • TAB A1 Plus:31 cm (12.2")
  • Panel type
    • TAB 7 Essential:IPS
    • TAB A1 Plus:LCD
  • Display resolution
    • TAB 7 Essential:1024 x 600 pixels
    • TAB A1 Plus:2400 x 1600 pixels
  • Display brightness
    • TAB 7 Essential:300 cd/m²
    • TAB A1 Plus:550 cd/m²
  • Processor manufacturer
    • TAB 7 Essential:MediaTek
    • TAB A1 Plus:Qualcomm
  • Processor model
    • TAB 7 Essential:MT8167D
    • TAB A1 Plus:4 Gen 2
  • Processor cores
    • TAB 7 Essential:4
    • TAB A1 Plus:8
  • Internal memory
    • TAB 7 Essential:1 GB
    • TAB A1 Plus:6 GB

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Comparison of TAB 7 Essential, TAB A1 Plus
95 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17.8 cm (7")31 cm (12.2")
Panel typeDiffersIPSLCD
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 600 pixels2400 x 1600 pixels
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 Hz
Display technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display brightnessDiffers300 cd/m²550 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4K Ultra HD
Rounded display cornersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:2
Flicker-free DC dimmingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersMediaTekQualcomm
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffersMT8167D4 Gen 2
Processor coresDiffers48
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLPDDR5-SDRAM
Virtual RAM (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 GB
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers8 GB128 GB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Storage mediaKnown for oneeMMCUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Camera2 differ
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP8 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Resolution at capture speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920x1080@30fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP5 MP
Network1 differ
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.05.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design1 differ
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlate
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSpace Blue
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSplash proof, Dustproof
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Proximity sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hall sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 16
Software update termKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2028
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3450 mAh8000 mAh
Battery endurance in cyclesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000
Battery includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA to G
Battery endurance per cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5941 min
Repeated free fall reliability classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC
Repairability classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP54
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source275.6 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source189.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.7 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source560 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47.5 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.26 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedDiffersYesNo
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Graphicsidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneIMG GE8300Unknown — not stated by the source

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