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TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER: price, specs & release date

TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER, released 2026-08. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: gsmarena.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

GoldDeskmark85/100#2 of 34 in class

The TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER is listed at $399.99 on gsmarena.com as of 2026-08-31, #8 cheapest of 24 tablets (median $624); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 85/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 34 in class.

Verified Aug 31, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER a good buy?

At $400, the TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER is #8 cheapest of the 24 tablets we track, where the median is $624. On the spec sheet, its storage of 256 GB is the highest of the 34, its display of 12.2 in is above the median of the 35, and its RAM of 6 GB is below the median of the 35. By release date, it is among the newer of the 29 we date.

Specifications

Price (US)$399.99 Official US retail price $399.99; discounted to $299.99 (save $100) on TCL.com and Amazon as a back-to-school promo.
BrandTCL
Released2026-08
Display (in)12.2
Display typeIPS LCD (NXTPAPER matte finish)
Refresh (Hz)120
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM (GB)6
Storage (GB)256
Battery (mAh)10000
Weight (g)556
OSAndroid 16
Stylus supportYes - TCL T-Pen 2 (bundled)
CellularNone (Wi-Fi only)

Source: gsmarena.com (verified 2026-08-26) · corroborated by androidauthority.com. Officially released Aug 3, 2026; Android Authority confirms it went on sale in the US at a $399.99 retail price (T-Pen 2 stylus and flip case bundled). Specs confirmed on GSMArena (12.2" IPS LCD/NXTPAPER 120Hz, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 6GB/256GB, 10000mAh, 556g). Stylus corrected from 'T-Pen Pro' to the bundled T-Pen 2 per the source.

Is the TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER worth it vs cheaper tablets?

TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER against its closest cheaper and pricier tablets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 24 ranked

ProductPriceDisplay (in)Display typeRefresh (Hz)ChipsetRAM (GB)
TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER this$399.9912.2IPS LCD (NXTPAPER matte finish)120Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 26
Google Pixel Tablet$39910.95LCD—Google Tensor G28
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)$4998.3IPS LCD (Liquid Retina)60Apple A17 Pro8

Frequently asked questions

How much does the TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER cost?

The TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER has a US price of $399.99 (Official US retail price $399.99; discounted to $299.99 (save $100) on TCL.com and Amazon as a back-to-school promo.), as of 2026-08-26.

How does the TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER compare on price?

At $400, the TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER is #8 cheapest of the 24 tablets we track, where the median is $624.

When was the TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER released?

The TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER was released 2026-08.

What are the TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER's key specs?

TCL Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER (TCL): display in 12.2, display type IPS LCD (NXTPAPER matte finish), refresh hz 120, chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, ram gb 6. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-26.

Price of record: $399.99 at gsmarena.com, 2026-08-31. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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