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TCL Tab 8 Plus
Starts at $4.99/mo
for 36 months, 0% APR
TCL TAB Pro 5G
Starts at $11.11/mo
for 36 months, 0% APR
TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G
Starts at $6.66/mo
for 36 months, 0% APR
TCL TAB FAMILY EDITION
Starts at $5.55/mo
for 36 months, 0% APR
TCL Tab 8 Plus
Battery life
Up to 16 Hours
TCL TAB Pro 5G
Battery life
Up to 17 hrs.
TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G
Battery life
Up to 20 hours
TCL TAB FAMILY EDITION
Battery life
Up to 17 hrs. (DOU)
TCL Tab 8 Plus
Screen
8 inches, HD
TCL TAB Pro 5G
Screen
IPS, FHD (1200 x 2000), NXTVISION Technology
TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G
Screen
10.4 in, NXTPAPER
TCL TAB FAMILY EDITION
Screen
8" FHD 1200 x 1920 IPS display, 283ppi, Dragontrail™ Pro Glass
TCL Tab 8 Plus
Reviews
3.9655 out of 5 rating
(29)
TCL TAB Pro 5G
Reviews
4.2152 out of 5 rating
(79)
TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G
Reviews
4.5333 out of 5 rating
(45)
TCL TAB FAMILY EDITION
Reviews
2.2115 out of 5 rating
(52)
TCL Tab 8 Plus
Storage
64 GB (Subject to availability)
TCL TAB Pro 5G
Storage
64 GB (Subject to availability)
TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G
Storage
128 GB (Subject to availability)
TCL TAB FAMILY EDITION
Storage
32GB (Subject to availability)
TCL Tab 8 Plus
Rear camera
8MP, with Camera Modes: Photo, Video, Stop Motion, Pano
TCL TAB Pro 5G
Rear camera
13MP with LED Flash. Video, Filters, Pano and Stop Motion modes
TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G
Rear camera
8MP
TCL TAB FAMILY EDITION
Rear camera
8MP w/ LED Flash
TCL Tab 8 Plus
Colors
TCL TAB Pro 5G
Colors
TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G
Colors
TCL TAB FAMILY EDITION
Colors
The TCL TAB 8 Plus is the perfect ultra-compact tablet for staying connected at home and on the go. This high performing tablet comes packed with an 8-inch HD display and a long-lasting battery. Get crisp, clear sound with dual stereo speakers and save more of what you love with 64 GB internal storage with the option to expand. Taking video calls? The 5 MP front camera is great for keeping in touch, while the rear 8 MP camera will help you capture your day to day. Combine the TCL TAB 8 Plus with Verizon.
All specsReviews
3.9
3.9 out of 5 rating
31 reviews
78% of reviewers recommend this product.
Be a good tablet
5 out of 5 rating
Shondrick . 1 month ago
So amazing device for the price he cannot beat it. It is very responsive. Plenty of storage and preloaded apps included. I love it.
Love it
5 out of 5 rating
dleahan . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
I love this little guy…for some it maybe too small, but in my opinion it’s perfect for carrying on vacation or any other time you may need to travel. Additionally, I don’t know why there are comments that it’s slow, I don’t have that issue at all! I do have one issue and need to go to the point of purchase, because I can’t get my card to work and I need more space! I don’t want to delete any of the apps I downloaded as. I use them when I’m using the tablet, so I really need to get myself educated on how to properly use the sandisc! Otherwise it’s the perfect tablet for a retired person like myself! Not huge, bulky or heavy and it does the things I want to do when I use a computer!
- Screen-to-body ratio calculated with VA/TP method.
- Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results may vary.
- On-The-Go reverse charging cable sold separately.
- MicroSD card sold separately.
slide 1 of 5, Attractive 8” HD display goes easy on the eyes
Experience powerful sound
The TCL TAB 8 Plus combines performance and style in a lightweight design, with dual speakers that deliver an immersive sound for the ultimate music experience no matter where you take your tablet.
Attractive 8” HD display goes easy on the eyes
The TCL TAB 8 Plus has Eye Comfort mode to stream videos, play games and do work on the go without straining your eyes. With the combination of a slim bezel display, a screen-to-body ratio of 81%1 plus Reading Mode on a screen that features high strength glass that’s resistant to scratches – you won’t miss a beat.
Multitask seamlessly with smooth performance
Equipped with up to 2.0 GHz octa-core processing speed and 4 GB of RAM for fast response and optimal performance. Expand the 64GB internal storage with up to 512 GB via a microSDTM card4, making it both compact and powerful.
Battery power that won’t let you or your family down
The 5500 mAh battery lasts you all day2 and keeps up with the whole family. If you find yourself needing to recharge your smartphone or other device, On-The-Go reverse charging3 allows you to use your tablet to charge your phone.
Capture all of your moments in excellent detail
Automatic camera mode gets a great photo without worry, just point and snap with the 8MP rear camera. Rest assured you can stay in touch with the ones you love via video chats with the 5MP front camera.
Experience powerful sound
The TCL TAB 8 Plus combines performance and style in a lightweight design, with dual speakers that deliver an immersive sound for the ultimate music experience no matter where you take your tablet.
Attractive 8” HD display goes easy on the eyes
The TCL TAB 8 Plus has Eye Comfort mode to stream videos, play games and do work on the go without straining your eyes. With the combination of a slim bezel display, a screen-to-body ratio of 81%1 plus Reading Mode on a screen that features high strength glass that’s resistant to scratches – you won’t miss a beat.
Design
Colors
Power Black
Height
7.76 in
Width
4.91 in
Depth
0.35 in
Weight
11.82 ounces
Charging Port
USB Type C
Accessibility
Auditory
Real Time Text (RTT), Live Caption, Select to speak, Talkback, Text to speak
Voice Assistant
Google Assistant, Gemini
Visual
Accessibility Menu, Adjustable size of display text, magnification
Battery
Standby Time
20 days
mAh (per hour)
5500mAh (non-removable)
Usage Time
16 Hours
Powershare
On the Go reverse charging (cable sold separately)
Fast Charge
Yes - 18W charging
Network
4G LTE
B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B66, LTE Cat 6
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
SAR
1.6W/kg
FCC ID
2ACCJB199
Global & Roaming Network
GSM B2, B3, B5, B8 | UMTS B2, B4, B5
World Device
No
Camera
Front Camera
5MP, LCD screen flash with Camera Modes: Photo, Video, Stop Motion, Pano
Rear Camera
8MP, with Camera Modes: Photo, Video, Stop Motion, Pano
Video
1080p @ 30fps playback and capture
Performance
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Processor
MediaTek MT8768A, Octa-Core (4 x 2.0GHz + 4 x 1.5GHz)
Storage
64GB ROM + 4GB RAM
OS
Android 13
Expandable Memory
microSD up to 512 GB
Hotspot
Yes
Security
Face recognition, pattern, PIN, or password unlock
Display
Screen
8 inches, HD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Aspect Ratio
16:10
SKU#
SKU#
TCL-9138S
What's in the box
- TCL TAB 8 Plus
- 18W Wall Charger
- USB-C Cable
- Pre-Installed SIM card
- SIM Ejector tool
- Quick Reference Guide, important warranty and safety information
- Screen-to-body ratio calculated with VA/TP method.
- Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results may vary.
- On-The-Go reverse charging cable sold separately.
- MicroSD card sold separately.
TCL Tab 8 Plus Reviews
3.9
3.9 out of 5 rating
31 reviews
78% of reviewers recommend this product.
Be a good tablet
5 out of 5 rating
Shondrick . 1 month ago
So amazing device for the price he cannot beat it. It is very responsive. Plenty of storage and preloaded apps included. I love it.
Love it
5 out of 5 rating
dleahan . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
I love this little guy…for some it maybe too small, but in my opinion it’s perfect for carrying on vacation or any other time you may need to travel. Additionally, I don’t know why there are comments that it’s slow, I don’t have that issue at all! I do have one issue and need to go to the point of purchase, because I can’t get my card to work and I need more space! I don’t want to delete any of the apps I downloaded as. I use them when I’m using the tablet, so I really need to get myself educated on how to properly use the sandisc! Otherwise it’s the perfect tablet for a retired person like myself! Not huge, bulky or heavy and it does the things I want to do when I use a computer!
Junk
1 out of 5 rating
Outlaw95 . 8 months ago
Very slow and very laggy don’t buy this
TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 8 months ago
Hello. Thank you for your feedback. Please be sure to check for app updates in Google Play Store to make sure that the apps are the latest. Also, if the available memory is low, you may want to remove unused installed app and/or move pictures or document files to a memory card or your computer. This will allow more memory for the tablet's performance. Hope this helps. - Kevin.Service good tablet not so good
2 out of 5 rating
Bryan Parisi . 10 months ago
I do not like it and am planning on returning it. It's get cheaply made for almost $200. The service from Verizon is good however the tablet when fully charged keeps turning on and off by itself
TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 10 months ago
Hello. Thank you for your feedback. By default, your display will turn off when there is no activity for a certain period to save power. You can adjust your display to stay on for a longer period or never to turn off. Simply go to Settings > Display > Sleep > and then adjust the duration period before the display goes to sleep. Hope this helps. - Kevin.Sucks
1 out of 5 rating
Christy . 10 months ago
I asked for a phone that was a tablet and does tap to pay. This does nothing . I feel like I was scammed and I lived 3 hours away to the nearest Verizon store. I am very aggravated the gentleman that helped me sucked
TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 10 months ago
Sorry to hear that. This is a tablet, not a phone. It may be a mistake. Please reach out to your point of purchase for assistance. - Kevin.Plenty of room
5 out of 5 rating
tmcollins1965 . 10 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
Tablet works very well and has adequate storage.
Ease of use.
5 out of 5 rating
Richard Schipper . 1 year ago
Easyn to use-compact and attractive
Tablet
1 out of 5 rating
lynda . 1 year ago
I never received this tablet because Verizon could not get my shipping address correct.
TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 1 year ago
Sorry to hear that. Please reach out to Verizon customer service or your point of contact for your order for assistance. - Kevin.Great Basic Tablet
5 out of 5 rating
Rickfield . 1 year ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
An excellent basic 4G LTE tablet, which I got for free during the recent promo. Even though it's not 5G, it's super-fast and very smooth, and easy to use if you're familiar with Android products. I highly recommend it if you just want to read an e-book, stream a movie, or search the web.
It is faster
5 out of 5 rating
Berni . 1 year ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far enjoying it, had for 3 days, it being so new not able to find cover for it. It is much faster than my old tablet.
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TCL Tab 8 Plus FAQs
Chris . Feb 25, 2025
what is he model number
Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 months
Model 9138S-2AUHUS11 -Joe
Uberlyft . Dec 14, 2024
Can this be used for Uber and Lyft driver apps?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support6 months
Please contact the app developer for more info. ~Geo
Fran . Dec 1, 2024
Can this tablet also be used as a phone
Answer from TCL/Alcatel Mobile6 months
No, this tablet is not used like a phone with a dialer. However, the Google Play Store does have apps that can allow you to communicate when you're on the internet. You will need to have data plan to access the internet or have access to Wi-Fi internet. - Kevin.
Answer from Verizon Customer Support6 months
No as it cannot make/ receive calls. ~Peter
TCL Tab 8 Plus . Oct 25, 2024
can this tablet be used to make phone calls
Answer from TCL Expert7 months
It is possible to use a third-party app downloaded from the Google Play Store for communication. However, you will still need to connect your device to the internet via Wi-Fi or Verizon cellular data network. - Kevin.
Answer from Verizon Customer Support7 months
You can use 3rd Party calling apps that use data connection (cellular or si-fi) found on the Play Store.
Robyn miles . Sep 2, 2024
What should I do if my tablet was stolen?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support9 months
If you have insurance, here's a great link with steps: https://www.phoneclaim.com/verizon/ -Joe
David . Aug 3, 2024
Can it double as a phone?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support10 months
Not a standard feature. -Melissa
Jun 26, 2024
who make TCL tablets
Answer from TCL/Alcatel Mobile11 months
TCL is the manufacturer. - Kevin.
Answer from Verizon Customer Support11 months
The manufacturer is TCL. https://www.verizon.com/tablets/tcl-tab-8-plus/ -Natasha
Case . Apr 11, 2024
Is there a case that is compatible? I have ordered 2 from Amazon. One was too small and one was too big.
Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year
Please see the link below for cases. https://www.verizon.com/products/verizon-rugged-case-for-tcl-tab-8/ -Natasha
Vicki . Apr 11, 2024
Does this tablet support wireless charging?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year
No that is not a feature -Joe
Goofy73 . Feb 22, 2024
Can you mirror on this tablet?
Answer from TCL Expert1 year
The tablet has Wi-Fi Direct capability. Therefore, if both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, certain app that supports this feature will allow you to cast. - Kevin.
Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year
To learn more about viewing the device screen on TV, click here: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-234743/