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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 3 | 2026, September 23 |
| Released | Release date not recorded | Release date not recorded |
| Status | Available | Available |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Metal unibody | Metal unibody |
| Colors | Aerolite Grey | Ice Peach Pink, Spruce Green, Black, Silver |
| Dimensions | — | 251.2 x 173.42 x 5.75 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 | — |
| Weight | — | 485 g; 494 g (matte glass version) |
DISPLAY5 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1000 nits (peak) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | Up to 144Hz adaptive; 360Hz touch sampling; 240Hz stylus sampling |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1600 pixels | 3200 x 2136 pixels (3.2K), 3:2 aspect ratio |
| Size | 12.2 inches | 11.2 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD, NXTPAPER matte anti-glare (standard, Colour Paper and Ink Paper modes via a hardware key) | LCD, 12-bit, HDR10, Dolby Vision, DCI-P3, hardware-level low blue light, flicker-free; optional matte (soft-light) version |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | Octa-core, up to 3.21 GHz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| GPU | — | Qualcomm Adreno |
| OS | Android 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSD (up to 2TB) | — |
| Internal | 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 (128GB), UFS 4.1 (256GB) |
| Storage/RAM variants | 6GB+256GB | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 256GB (soft-light matte edition), 12GB + 256GB |
MAIN CAMERA1 field
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN CAMERA | 8 MP | — |
SELFIE CAMERA1 field
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | — |
SOUND1 field
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes, four speakers | Four speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio; four microphones |
COMMUNICATION3 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| USB | — | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
FEATURES2 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Other features | TCL T-Pen 2 stylus and flip case included at launch (US) | — |
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, Hall sensor, geomagnetic, IR |
BATTERY2 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10000 mAh | 9720 mAh |
| Charging Type | 33W wired | 45W wired; reverse charging supported |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION6 fields
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Aerolite Grey | Ice Peach Pink, Spruce Green, Black, Silver |
| Compatibility | — | China launch model (HyperOS 4); no global rollout details yet. Pad 9 series works with Apple devices: can be used as a wireless second screen for a Mac, with one-tap file and image transfer |
| Launch Price | USD 400 (6GB+256GB) — US / global | CNY 2,999 (8GB+128GB), CNY 3,299 (8GB+256GB), CNY 3,499 (8GB+256GB soft-light matte edition), CNY 3,799 (12GB+256GB) — China launch, 2026-09-23 |
| Models | — | M656BA |
| Models and regions | US, Australia and other markets | M656BA (China; 3C certification) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦596,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦626,900 (Stored estimate) |
TESTS1 field
| Specification | Tab A1 Plus NxtPaper | Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Endurance | — | Up to 14.5 h short-video playback or 20 h online meetings (Xiaomi 'up to' figure for the Pad 9 series) |