TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER 11.5", 8GB, 256GB
TCL
42 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 12 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 24GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
72 Overall Score
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Specifications
| TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER 11.5" | Microsoft Surface Pro 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 8★ |
| GPU | — | Adreno |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 24 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.5" | 12" |
| Resolution | 2200 px★ | 2196 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | T-Pen Pro | Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition) |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Battery | — | 38 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 15 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER 11.5", 8GB, 256GB
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong storage (75th percentile)
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average gpu (33rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (35th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 12 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 24GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
Pricing
TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER 11.5", 8GB, 256GB0.070score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 12 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 24GB, 1TB, Platinum0.049score per dollar
TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER 11.5", 8GB, 256GB offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 12
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
