This previously popular 8.4" Android tablet is back on sale for those who missed out last time. While not as cheap as the launch price I still think it's good value given the form factor and the other bundles have more stock. Compared to it's predecessor the iPlay 50 Mini this has a more powerful mid-range MediaTek Helio G99 CPU, RAM bumped up to 8GB from 4GB, fast 256GB UFS 2.2 storage and a larger 5000mAh battery.
A good option for those who are after a smaller tablet under 10 inches on a budget. It's good for light-medium gaming/emulation, media consumption, general use, ebooks, Android Auto dashboard, Home Assistant dashboard and more.
A comparison to other 8" offerings is in the table below.
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AU$ based on current Mastercard rate, GST inclusive and stacks with cashback.
Model | Alldocube iPlay 50 Mini Pro | Alldocube iPlay 50 Mini | DOOGEE T20 Mini | HEADWOLF FPad 3 | Ulefone Armor Pad |
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Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 | Android 13 | Android 13 | Android 12 |
Display | 8.4 1920x1200 IPS Display, 320nits | 8.4" 1920x1200 IPS Display, 320nits | 8.4" 1920x1200 IPS Display, 350nits | 8.4 1920x1200 IPS Display, 360nits | 8.0" 1280x800 IPS Display, 500nits |
CPU | MediaTek Helio G99 Octa-core | Unisoc T606 Octa-core | Unisoc T606 Octa-core | Unisoc T616 Octa-core | MediaTek Helio G25 Octa-core |
RAM | 8GB | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
Storage | 256GB UFS 2.2 (microSD support) | 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 (microSD support) | 128GB eMMC 5.1 (microSD support) | 128GB (microSD support) | 64GB (microSD support) |
Battery | 5000mAh | 4000mAh | 5060mAh | 5500mAh | 7650mAh, 18W fast charging |
Cameras | 5MP front, 13MP rear | 5MP front, 5MP rear | 5MP front, 13MP rear | 5MP front, 13MP rear | 5MP front, 13MP rear |
Connectivity | WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.2, 4G w/ B28, GPS | WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G w/ B28, GPS | WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G w/ B28, GPS | WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G w/ B28, GPS | WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.2, 4G w/ B28, GPS, NFC |
Ports | USB-C, 3.5mm audio | USB-C, 3.5mm audio | USB-C, 3.5mm audio | USB-C, 3.5mm audio | USB-C, 3.5mm audio, uSmart for endoscope/microscope |
Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unknown |
Weight | 306g | 292g | 330g | 317g | 560g |
Additional notes | Most powerful tablet in list and my recommendation. Low to mid range gaming performance. | Two versions available - 64GB & 128GB storage. The latter is recommended. | Larger battery & better cameras than iPlay 50 Mini, but slower storage. | Recommended over the iPlay 50 Mini and Doogee due to better CPU, display and battery | Weaker CPU than Unisoc T606, but designed for outdoor use with rugged design, bright display, large battery, IP68/69K waterproof etc. |
Any chance of sub 10” OLED or great screen that can get really dark now or soon? I read books at night but kindle isn’t my thing. Love having the single tablet for reading plus other stuff.
All the current android tablets seem big. Small ones have lower quality screens.
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