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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 3 | 2026, September 28 |
| Released | Release date not recorded | 2026-09-28 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK1 field
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | — | Wi-Fi only |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Metal unibody | — |
| Colors | Aerolite Grey | Energetic Orange, Starry Gray |
| Dimensions | — | 277.07 x 179.28 x 6.29 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 | — |
| Weight | — | 537 g |
DISPLAY5 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits (HBM) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz (60/90/120/144Hz selectable) |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1600 pixels | 3000 x 1872 pixels (3K, ~292 ppi) |
| Size | 12.2 inches | 12.1 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD, NXTPAPER matte anti-glare (standard, Colour Paper and Ink Paper modes via a hardware key) | LCD, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3, IMAX Enhanced, HDR Vivid |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x 3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 825 |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSD (up to 2TB) | — |
| Internal | 256GB | 256GB |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage/RAM variants | 6GB+256GB | 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB |
MAIN CAMERA1 field
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN CAMERA | 8 MP | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF |
SELFIE CAMERA1 field
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
SOUND1 field
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes, four speakers | Yes, 6 speakers, 3D spatial audio; 3 microphones |
COMMUNICATION3 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| USB | — | USB Type-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be), dual-band |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Other features | TCL T-Pen 2 stylus and flip case included at launch (US) | — |
BATTERY2 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10000 mAh | 10100 mAh |
| Charging Type | 33W wired | 66W wired (45W charger in box) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION6 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | MagicPad 4 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Aerolite Grey | Energetic Orange, Starry Gray |
| Compatibility | — | China-market model, China ROM; Magic-Pencil 4s and Split Smart Keyboard (sold separately) |
| Cooling | — | 3D cooling system, 37,000 mm²+ heat-dissipation area |
| Launch Price | USD 400 (6GB+256GB) — US / global | CNY 3,299 (8GB+256GB) — China; CNY 3,699 (12GB+256GB) — China |
| Models and regions | US, Australia and other markets | China |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦596,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦689,500 (Stored estimate) |