TCL Tab 8 4G

TCL Tab 8 4G

Build Quality : 75
Display : 90
Camera : 80
Performance : 80
Memory : 95
Network : 90
Connectivity : 90
Battery : 85
Sensor : 80
Audio : 95

Announced

Date

January 2022

Official announce date only and not date for market product release.

Model Detail

GTIN / MPN

9132G2

Product identifier detail, seems like unique serial number, build number or model id.

Platform

OS

Android 11

Type Operating System (OS), included with the OS version number.

Firmware

TCL UI

Specific firmware name identity that used on the davices.

Mobile Network

Bands

2G / 3G / 4G

Available mobile network support options.

SIM

Nano SIM

Type and support on Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) feature.

Connectivity

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band

Available enabled features on Wireless internet network connection hardware.

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Verison and feature on Bluetooth hardware.

USB

USB Type-C

Type of Connectivity port hardware.

Body & Design

Dimension

197 x 124.8 x 8.9 mm

Metric using (Height x Width x Length) on milimeter.

Weight

295 g

Metric using (Gram) calculation unit.

Material

Plastic

Type of main body materials component and the extra feature if available.

Color Options

Black

Official available body color options.

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT8766

Chipset (CPU) hardware name and series.

GPU

PowerVR GE8300

Graphic (GPU) hardware name and series.

Memory

RAM

2GB

Random Access Memory (RAM) Amount size capacity.

Internal

32GB

Fully amount size Internal memory storage capacity.

External

MicroSDXC

Type of third party memory expansion feature, if available.

Display & Screen

Size

8.0"

Screen size on (Inch) calculation unit.

Panel

IPS LCD

Type of display panel hardware for visual.

Resolution

800 x 1280 pixels

Screen resolution on (Pixel) calculation unit.

Other

16:10 ratio, (~189 ppi density)

Extra display and screen features if available.

Battery

Type

Li-Po

Type of Battery model.

Capacity

4080 mAh

Battery capacity number using Milliampere-hour (mAh) calculation unit.

Charger Model

USB Type-C

Charging method and type of charger port model.

Other

-

Extra features on power sector, if available.

Camera

Rear

Single Setup

Total main / rear camera number.

+

5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Main camera unit.

+

-

Secondary camera unit, if available.

+

-

Third camera unit, if available.

+

-

Fourth camera unit, if available.

Front

Single Setup

Total front / selfie camera number, if available.

+

5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Main front camera unit, if available.

+

-

Secondary front camera unit, if available.

Features

Video Recording [email protected]

Available video recording support and features.

Audio & Sound

Type

Loudspeaker

Primary sound system type.

Extras

3.5mm jack

Extra sound system features.

Sensor

Biometric

-

Biometric security hardware model, if available.

GPS

Yes, A-GPS

Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware support and features.

NFC

-

Near Field Communication (NFC) function support.

Other

Accelerometer

Available sensor hardware type and function.

Price

USD

~ $118

Price on (USD) Dollar currency.

EUR

~ €110

Price on (EUR) Euro currency.

Advantage & Disadvantage

Pros :

Can't find any advantage features on this device

  • Has external memory card expansion

Cons :

Can't find any disadvantage features on this device

  • Does not support 5G network
  • Does not support NFC
  • Using low quality body material
  • Does not support fast charging feature
  • Does not support physical security sensor
  • RAM capacity relatively small
  • Internal memory capacity relatively small
  • Average WLAN connection speed
  • Using old Bluetooth version

Benchmark Score

Build Quality : 75
Display : 90
Camera : 80
Performance : 80
Memory : 95
Network : 90
Connectivity : 90
Battery : 85
Sensor : 80
Audio : 95

[*] Indicated there was multiple series number (GTIN / MPN) for an product.

Price are aggregate only and may not reflect the real price on the market and the product price may can be different on each country.

We can't guarantee the specifications data are 100% accurate, there may be misspresentating or wrong information because lack of source data or human error.

Introductions

TCL Tab 8 4G is the beautiful device that already officially announces at January 2022, this device adopting modern design with added multiple great features that can be use all their user directly.

The TCL Tab 8 4G also known as by the device model series 9132G2 this model series must be unique, so the user can easily find any other support from the internet, because when only using the main device name it may difficult for several user. Then next for TCL Tab 8 4G weight is 295 gram and the body dimension of TCL Tab 8 4G is 197 x 124.8 x 8.9 mm which is this the ideal physical body number dimension for modern devices today and the for the last introduction before we can do to the deeper things is the device also available on the Black color user options.

But, the color options availability itself may be different on the specific market country, some the device color option will only available for limited number such as because the specific event time, after the event ended the color option may be not available for the buyer.

Build Quality

The TCL Tab 8 4G using Plastic combination body material, that is very common build material typically found on the entry-level up to middle level devices on the market, plastic material body is not really bad on this modern era, but still this material body it's not solid on hand, look cheap and it may easily to scratch. So, the plastic body material should not be use for flagship devices on higher price range, if you found this material on the latest flagship device it should be minus thing for the user.

Screen & User Navigation

Display screen configuration is very important factor for the user experience, in this TCL Tab 8 4G the setup of display screen are ideal which is bring 800 x 1280 pixels on the screen resolution combined with 8.0" screen size. Then the display screen also have several configuration that are 16:10 ratio, (~189 ppi density).

Other the important thing on the display screen is the display panel hardware, good display panel hardware will drive more best experience to the user. TCL Tab 8 4G using very common display panel hardware that is IPS LCD, it's good if used by entry-level to middle level devices. But, it should be minus when used by flagship device with higher prices product if there no any special screen technology innovation that implemented.

The physical button on TCL Tab 8 4G is made very clear by it's own function, also for design and positioning of the physical button is ideal and can be easily used by user for navigating the device, such as for powering up device or adjusting the volume master.

CPU & GPU Performance

Processor is very vital hardware for processing any task on the device software, this is also included for the Graphic hardware that have main function for rendering graphic image on the device, the both of hardware is related each other every times, on the TCL Tab 8 4G we can see this device use Mediatek MT8766 for CPU model and PowerVR GE8300 for GPU model, are them good enough?

Yes, they are a good combination, this CPU and GPU setup can be use for handling multiple purpose on this device, such as for run some games, opening some apps, also have good performance when processing and rendering 3D image on the specific level that they can do at the maximal limit.

Memory

Besides CPU and GPU hardware, memory hardware is also very important sector for getting best experience for user when use that device for any multiple purpose, the memory sector itself are combination from the RAM capacity, internal memory storage and support for external expansion memory, then does TCL Tab 8 4G is good enough on term of memory performance?

When we see the memory combination specification we can see the TCL Tab 8 4G have 2GB amount of RAM, then also have 32GB internal memory storage capacity and the user can get more storage in this device, because TCL Tab 8 4G does support external memory expansion with using MicroSDXC type.

Thus, is TCL Tab 8 4G have a good memory performance? from the spec said TCL Tab 8 4G it's good for use to any purpose in the modern use, but it's also depending from the user perspective need.

Camera

Just like other modern smart devices that exist today, TCL Tab 8 4G also have camera feature for bringing best experience to their user, on the main / rear camera feature we can found Single Setup camera configuration feature that exist on there.

The main / rear camera specification on TCL Tab 8 4G are 5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm for the main camera configuration setup.

TCL Tab 8 4G have Single Setup for front / selfie camera feature. The main selfie camera spec on TCL Tab 8 4G are 5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm.

Mobile Network

TCL Tab 8 4G fully support for using the mobile network broadband, TCL Tab 8 4G already supporting by Nano SIM Card feature. The mobile network technology that using on TCL Tab 8 4G are 2G / 3G / 4G, user can freely choose the mode of mobile network on this device, because they can switch easily every times when the user needed.

Connectivity features

Actually, the best device for the modern use it should have multiple connectivity features on it, on the basic perspective the TCL Tab 8 4G are already have complete connectivity features.

The wireless connectivity on TCL Tab 8 4G that are already supporting by the Wi-Fi technology with the complete spec Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band and also supported by Bluetooth version 5.0, A2DP, LE. But sadly, there was no NFC feature on the TCL Tab 8 4G.

TCL Tab 8 4G also supported by using wired connectivity that use USB Type-C Port technology. So, this feature can be very useful to their user for connecting TCL Tab 8 4G to the other device such as Desktop Computer or other.

OS & Security

Because TCL Tab 8 4G designed for the modern user, that mean TCL Tab 8 4G should be operated by the smart Operating System, and the good thing is the TCL Tab 8 4G already use smart OS that known as Android 11. The vendor of this device also make some customization from the basic Android 11 firmware then known as TCL UI ROM, the goal of this thing will increasing more best experience for the user, because the more feature will be added on the TCL UI ROM, that may can't be found on the basic OS.

Now, how about the security technology on TCL Tab 8 4G? The TCL Tab 8 4G only use default basic security feature on the software OS, there was no dedicated security hardware on this device.

Speaker & Sound

Speaker hardware on TCL Tab 8 4G is very same as most other devices, there was a speaker hardware with using good loudspeaker quaility for calling and play some music and the other feature on this sector that are TCL Tab 8 4G fully supported by 3.5mm jack technology, which is very good by the way.

Battery

TCL Tab 8 4G comes with 4080 mAh battery capacity and have Li-Po battery model, this battery specification basically can be use for all long day use in normal term. But sadly, the TCL Tab 8 4G does not have fast charging technology, so the charging time may take more times to fully battery charge.

This device also comes USB Type-C that it's very good because the USB Type-C is the universal charger Port that can be easy suitable for most charger cable on the most modern phone that exist today.

Common frequently asked questions

When the release date for the TCL Tab 8 4G ?

This device officialy unveiled at January 2022, so typically for the availability product at the market it should be around from the time announced.

What is model type / serial number on TCL Tab 8 4G ?

The known model type / serial number on TCL Tab 8 4G are 9132G2.

Does TCL Tab 8 4G support 5G?

No, TCL Tab 8 4G does not support 5G mobile network.

How much Cameras that available on TCL Tab 8 4G ?

On the rear camera sector TCL Tab 8 4G have Single Setup camera, and for front / selfie camera TCL Tab 8 4G also have Single Setup camera .

What is CPU model on TCL Tab 8 4G ?

TCL Tab 8 4G using Mediatek MT8766 for hardware processor series.

What is GPU model on TCL Tab 8 4G ?

TCL Tab 8 4G using PowerVR GE8300 GPU model.

How much RAM on TCL Tab 8 4G ?

The RAM capacity number on TCL Tab 8 4G are 2GB.

How big internal Memory size on TCL Tab 8 4G ?

The internal Memory size on TCL Tab 8 4G are 32GB.

Does TCL Tab 8 4G support external Memory expansion ?

Yes, external Memory expansion is available on TCL Tab 8 4G with using MicroSDXC type.

What the type of screen panel in TCL Tab 8 4G ?

TCL Tab 8 4G use IPS LCD screen panel type.

TCL Tab 8 4G screen size ?

The screen size is 8.0" (inch).

How big screen resolution in TCL Tab 8 4G ?

The TCL Tab 8 4G screen resolution is 800 x 1280 pixels.

How big battery capacity on TCL Tab 8 4G ?

The TCL Tab 8 4G comes with 4080 mAh battery capacity.

Does TCL Tab 8 4G support Fast Charging ?

No, TCL Tab 8 4G does not have fast charging feature.

Does TCL Tab 8 4G support NFC ?

No, TCL Tab 8 4G does not have NFC feature.

Does TCL Tab 8 4G have biometric security hardware ?

No, TCL Tab 8 4G is not have any extra biometric hardware feature, the all thing is only use default basic security feature from the software OS.

What is Port model type on TCL Tab 8 4G ?

The TCL Tab 8 4G using USB Type-C Port model type.

TCL Tab 8 4G

TCL Tab 8 4G

Benchmark Score

Build Quality : 75
Display : 90
Camera : 80
Performance : 80
Memory : 95
Network : 90
Connectivity : 90
Battery : 85
Sensor : 80
Audio : 95