TCL Tab 8 Gen 2

Display8.7" 800 x 1340 pixels
ChipsetMediatek Helio G80 (12 nm)
Main camera8MP
Battery6000 mAh
Tab 8 Gen 2 product photo
5.3GoSolo score
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Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
Speed
HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced
2024, February
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
211.8 x 125.5 x 8.4 mm (8.34 x 4.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
330 g (11.64 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM
Durability
IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Display

Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits
Size
8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)

Platform

OS
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali G52 MP2

Memory

Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules
8 MP, AF
Video
1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module
5 MP
Features
Yes

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS
NFC
No
Radio
Unspecified
USB
USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)

Battery

Type
6000 mAh
Charging
USB Power Delivery up to 18 W

Misc

Colors
Black
GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways
battery
6000mAh, about 8 to 9 hours screen-onA full day of mixed browsing, video, and reading is realistic without charging, assuming moderate use.
charging
18W USB PD, roughly 2.5 to 3 hours fullPlan to leave it plugged in for a full meal break or overnight to top up completely.
display
8.7-inch, 90Hz, 450 nitsSmooth scrolling in apps and the web, legible in indirect light but dimmer than flagship tablets outdoors.
performance
MediaTek Helio G80, light gaming onlyHandles casual games and everyday apps (email, streaming, documents) without lag; avoid demanding 3D titles.
durability
IP54 rating, splash-resistantSafe against accidental spills and dust, but not for intentional dunking or prolonged water exposure.
connectivity
LTE only, no 5GWorks on modern 4G networks worldwide, but speeds cap at 4G limits; adequate for most uses except heavy streaming.
storage
64GB internal, microSD up to 1TBTight for large video libraries on the built-in drive alone, but expandable card slot lets you add storage cheaply.

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