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TCL Tab 8 Gen 2

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TCL Tab 8 Gen 2
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Spec Score
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TCL
Android
MediaTek
4G
NFC (No)
Fingerprint
  • Released Available. Released 2024, Q3
  • OS Android 14, upgradable to Android 15
  • Display 8.7" 800x1340 pixels
  • Camera 8MP 1080p
  • RAM 4GB RAM Helio G80
  • Battery 6000mAh 18W

Our Rating

A feature-rich device that stands out with its display, a huge 6000mAh 18W battery, fast charging and modern connectivity. The MediaTek chipset offers dependable daily performance.

6.1
Score: 6.1 / 5
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Performance 3 / 10
  • Camera 2 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10
  • Usability 9 / 10

Pros

  1. Compact 8.7-inch size (easy to carry)
  2. 90Hz refresh rate display
  3. 3.5mm headphone jack
  4. Dedicated microSD card slot
  5. 6000mAh battery

Cons

  1. MediaTek offers mid-range performance
  2. Secondary camera has limited functionality
  3. No 3.5mm headphone jack
  4. No microSD card slot
  5. USB Type-C 2.0 instead of USB 3.x

Specifications

General

Brand
TCL
Model
Tab 8 Gen 2
Device
Tablets
Added
September 19, 2024
Updated
March 19, 2026

Prices

Expected price
Coming soon

Launch

Announced The official date or month when the manufacturer publicly announced and introduced the product to the global market.
2024, February
Status Current market availability status of the device (e.g. Available, Released, Coming Soon, or Discontinued).
Available. Released 2024, Q3

Network

Speed Maximum theoretical cellular download and upload data speeds supported by the device's modem (e.g. HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA).
HSPA, LTE
Technology Network technology refers to the type of cellular connectivity supported by the mobile device, such as GSM, HSPA, LTE (4G), or 5G Sub-6/mmWave.
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands 2G (Second Generation) digital cellular network frequencies (typically GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) used for basic voice calls, SMS, and low-speed data.
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands 3G (Third Generation) cellular frequencies (such as UMTS/HSDPA/WCDMA) providing faster data transfer speeds, video calling, and improved internet browsing over 2G.
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) frequency bands that provide high-speed mobile broadband internet access, HD voice calling (VoLTE), and low latency.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66

Body

Dimensions Physical dimensions (Height × Width × Thickness in millimeters and inches) defining the outer size and form factor of the phone or tablet.
211.8 x 125.5 x 8.4 mm (8.34 x 4.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight Total physical weight of the device in grams (g) and ounces (oz), including the internal battery.
330 g (11.64 oz)
SIM Type and number of SIM card slots supported (e.g., Nano-SIM, Dual SIM with dual standby, eSIM support, hybrid slots).
Nano-SIM
Others
IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Display

Type Display panel technology (such as AMOLED, Super AMOLED, OLED, IPS LCD, LTPO, or TFT) determining color vibrancy, contrast ratios, and viewing angles.
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits
Size Diagonal measurement of the display screen measured in inches (″) or centimeters (cm) and screen-to-body percentage ratio.
8.7 inches, 214.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution Total number of pixels displayed horizontally and vertically (e.g., FHD+ 1080 × 2400 pixels), aspect ratio, and pixel density in pixels per inch (ppi).
800 x 1340 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~179 ppi density)

Platform

OS Operating System and custom user interface software installed on the device (such as Android 14 with HyperOS, One UI, OxygenOS, iOS, or HarmonyOS).
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15
Chipset System on a Chip (SoC) combining the central processor, graphics processor, neural engine, and modem (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek Dimensity, Apple Bionic, Google Tensor).
Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU Central Processing Unit architecture, core count (e.g., Octa-core), and clock speeds in GHz handling all primary computing tasks.
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Graphics Processing Unit (such as Adreno, Mali, or Immortalis) responsible for 3D graphics rendering, video decoding, and smooth gaming.
Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Card slot Support for external memory expansion (such as microSDXC) through a dedicated memory slot or shared hybrid SIM tray.
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Built-in onboard flash storage capacity (ROM) and operating memory (RAM) configurations (e.g. 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM) using UFS or eMMC flash standards.
64 GB
Variant Storage and RAM combinations available for this specific product model.
4GB 64GB

Main camera

Video Maximum video recording resolutions and frame rates supported (such as 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS).
1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single Single camera sensor configuration with megapixel count, aperture, and sensor details.
8 MP, AF

Sound

Loudspeaker Audio output speaker system (e.g. stereo dual speakers, bottom-firing speaker, Dolby Atmos tuning, Hi-Res audio certification).
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Presence of standard 3.5mm stereo headphone / audio jack for connecting wired headphones or external microphones without an adapter.
Yes

Connectivity

GPS Satellite positioning and geolocation navigation systems supported (such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC) with dual-band precision.
GPS
WLAN Wi-Fi networking standards supported (e.g., Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e/7), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and mobile hotspot functionality.
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Short-range wireless technology version (e.g., Bluetooth 5.3, 5.4) with supported audio codecs (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC).
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Near Field Communication technology used for wireless contactless payments (Google Pay, Apple Pay), transit cards, and instant pairing.
No
FM radio Built-in FM radio receiver for listening to broadcast radio stations over the air (often requiring wired earphones as an antenna).
Unspecified
USB Universal Serial Bus connector type and specification (e.g. USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1), supporting OTG (On-The-Go) data transfer and DisplayPort.
USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors Built-in hardware sensors (such as fingerprint scanner under-display/side-mounted, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, color spectrum).
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)

Battery

Capacity Battery energy storage capacity measured in milliampere-hours (mAh) indicating total power reserve.
6000 mAh
Charging Wired and wireless fast charging wattage and protocols (e.g., 67W Turbo Charge, USB Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge, MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless charging).
18W wired

More

Made by
China
Color Official color finishes and aesthetic variants released by the manufacturer for this device.
Black

General Specs

Display
8.7″ 800×1340 pixels
RAM Random Access Memory capacity used by the operating system and running apps for multitasking, caching, and fast app switching.
4 GB
Price Official retail launch price or current market pricing across official and unofficial channels.
Coming soon
Released
2024, September
ROM
64 GB

Disclaimer

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TCL Tab 8 Gen 2 Price in Pakistan September 2026

Model TCL Tab 8 Gen 2
Price Coming soon
Display 8.7″ 800×1340 pixels
RAM 4 GB
ROM 64 GB
Released 2024, Q3

Questions and opinions about the Tab 8 Gen 2

When will it be released?

It will launch in September 2024.

What is the price of the Tab 8 Gen 2?

The price of the TCL Tab 8 Gen 2 is coming soon.

How much RAM and ROM does it contain?

It has one variant with 4GB of RAM and two variants with 64GB of ROM. But overall, you can get one variant (64GB/4GB) on the market.

How are the processor and chipset?

It contains a Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm) chipset and Android 14. It has up to an Octa-core (2x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU.

Which type of display panel is used in it?

It comes with an 8.7″ IPS LCD Display panel with a 800 x 1340 pixels resolution.

What are the camera and video capabilities?

The one-camera setup on the back is an 8MP camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The video recording capability is 1080p@30fps.

What is the battery capacity?

The battery capacity is 6000 mAh, and it supports 18W fast charging.

What sensors does this phone have?

Accelerometer, proximity.

Which country and company manufactured it?

TCL manufactured it and this phone is made in China.

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