The latest entry-level Android tablet, TechLife Pad, launched in the Philippines on June 27, 2024, and is officially priced at PHP 8,999.00. For those unaware, the TechLife brand is one of the realme divisions.
Among the highlights of this budget-friendly tablet are a large 10.36-inch 2K display, immersive quad stereo speakers, and a massive 7000mAh battery.
To learn more about the new TechLife Pad, check out my review below. It includes the tablet's features, Antutu benchmark score, gaming performance, and camera samples.
TechLife Pad specs
- Display: 10.36-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution (1200x2000 pixels, 225 PPI), 82% screen-to-body ratio, 5:3 aspect ratio, 60Hz screen refresh rate, 450 nits of peak brightness, multi-touch
- CPU: Unisoc T606 (12nm), Up to 1.6GHz octa-core processor
- GPU: ARM Mali G57 MP1
- Memory: 4GB LPDDR4x RAM (Expandable up to 8GB with 4GB RAM Expansion)
- Internal Storage: 128GB ROM, expandable up to 1TB via micro SD card slot
- Rear camera: 8 megapixels
- Selfie camera: 5 megapixels
- SIM slot: Dual SIM (nano), Hybrid SIM Tray
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, dual-band WiFi (2.4GHz+5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, USB OTG, GPS
- USB port: USB Type-C
- Audio: Quad Stereo Speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, mic
- Biometrics: Face unlock
- Operating System: Android 14
- Battery and Charging: 7,000 mAh Li-ion non-removable battery, 10W wired charging (5V/2A)
- Dimensions: 246.4 x 156.8 x 7.4 mm
- Weight: 453 grams
- Materials: Glass front, Metal back (90% Aluminum + ABS Plastic)
- Colors: Graphite Blue and Graphite Gray
Unboxing
The white rectangular box of the TechLife Pad has a neat and simple appearance, which consists of the image of the tablet and the logo on the front. Meanwhile, you can see its specifications on the back.
What's Inside The Box?
After unboxing the TechLife Pad, here are the items inside:
- Main unit x1
- Charging Adapter x1,
- 1m USB-A to USB-C Charging Cable x1
- User Manual x1
- SIM Ejector Pin x1
Design and Build Quality
The color of the TechLife Pad I have is Graphite Blue. This very first tablet of the brand looks very modern and stylish. It has an aluminum unibody with smooth, flat sides and rounded corners and a roomy 10.36-inch IPS LCD screen. Note that the display has a pre-installed screen protector.
While it's pleasing to the eye, the metal back panel is a magnet to fingerprint smudges. To maintain its polished look, I suggest that you have a piece of cloth to wipe it off, especially when smudge and dirt accumulate.
Moreover, it feels very comfortable when I hold the TechLife Pad tablet, even with only one hand, thanks to its flat frame, rounded corners, firm chamfers, and ultra slim and compact form factor (thickness of 7.4mm and weight of 453 grams).
The front panel is flat and has reasonable screen bezels. There is also a single front-facing 5MP camera for selfies and video calls. The back has two circular bumps, with only one functional (8MP camera), along with an LED flash. Since the device is large, the wobbling is minimal.
There are four symmetrical speakers on the TechLife Pad - two at the top and two at the bottom. They are situated in an 8-holed speaker grill. The bottom also houses the USB-C port, the card tray (accepts two nano-SIMs but can swap one for a microSD card), and the 3.5mm headphone jack (lower left corner). On the right side, there's the power button, the volume rocker, and a microphone. The left side is clear.
I enjoyed the time I spent using the TechLife Pad, including browsing the web, watching videos, and playing games. It's a well-balanced tablet with a comfortable grip and premium feel.
Display, Speaker Quality, and Biometrics
The 10.36-inch IPS LCD screen of the TechLife Pad features a 2K resolution, standard 60Hz refresh rate, and 450 nits of maximum brightness. The tablet's display size, resolution, brightness, and aspect ratio are absolutely ideal for entertainment and online calls, be it for school, work, or video calling family and friends.
Since it has a high-resolution display, details are crisp, and you can see any content clearly, whether it's video, text, or image. However, navigating the interface and scrolling through pages is not so smooth, as the device sticks with a sluggish 60Hz refresh rate. Since I'm used to 90Hz/120Hz screens, I find this one noticeable. If you're really not keen on transition animations, then you might not mind this.
When it comes to video streaming, I'm able to play YouTube videos with 720p and 1080p quality. It has nice deep blacks, and its contrast is excellent. Further, the display panel offers impressive brightness.
For audio, TechLife Pad features four symmetrical speakers - two on each shorter side. The quad stereo speakers sound quite loud, and the balance is great. I only have a minor nuisance with its volume control. Compared to other phones and tablets that have many increments between 0 to 100 percent volume, this device only has five increments.
Biometrics include pattern, PIN (4-6 digits), password (at least four alphanumeric characters), and face unlock. You can access this via Settings > Security & Privacy > Device Unlock. I was pleasantly impressed by how quickly face recognition worked for this tablet.
Hardware and Software
The TechLife Pad has 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB storage and supports a micro SD card slot (via the Hybrid SIM tray). It can go up to 8GB Total RAM with the RAM Extension feature, which uses up to 4GB of the device's internal storage to act as Virtual RAM to allow smoother and easier multitasking. To extend the RAM of TechLife Pad, go to Settings > About tablet > RAM, Set RAM Extend Size, and choose one of the options: 2GB or 4GB. The system will then request that you restart the phone to save changes. Meanwhile, the massive 128GB internal storage can store more than 25,000 photos or songs (based on 4MB file size each), at least 400 TV Series episodes (based on 250MB at 720p resolution) and up to 30 mobile games (ranging from 250MB for commonly used apps up to at least 3GB for gaming and larger mobile apps).
Additionally, TechLife Pad is powered by a 12nm UNISOC T606 octa-core processor. This chipset supports 4G LTE connectivity (dual nano SIMs). So, if your location is covered by 4G networks (Globe, Smart, or DITO), you can take advantage of fast mobile data speeds.
In my test, TechLife Pad managed to handle light mobile games like Teamfight Tactics (TFT) and Honor of Kings (HOK) with minimal frame drops. It slightly heats up on TFT, while it produces less heat on HOK. Since it uses an entry-level CPU, I encountered some hiccups and lags on TFT and smoother on HOK since this MOBA game is built for low-end devices. Though not perfectly smooth, all I can say is that this tablet can handle most games decently.
For connectivity, it has 4G, dual nano SIM slot, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB OTG.
The TechLife Pad packs a massive 7,000mAh battery with support for standard 10W charging via USB-C. In my test, charging time from 30% to 100% is around 2 hours. In the video loop test, the tablet managed to last up to 8 hours.
When it comes to software, TechLife Pad runs on a stock Android 14 OS out of the box, which uses Google's suite of products like Assistant, Calendar, Chrome, Drive, Files, Find Device, Gmail, Google, Google TV, Keep Notes, Kids Space, Lens, Maps, Meet, Messages, Phone, Photos, Play Games, Play Store, YouTube, and YT Music. It also has a Split Screen feature. Since it's a stock version of Android software, it is not pre-installed with junk apps or bloatware.
Antutu Score
I conducted a performance test of the TechLife Pad using the Antutu Benchmark app version 10.2.7.
The tablet (TechLife TLPAD001) reached 272,997 points in the Antutu Benchmark. Here's the breakdown of its Antutu score: 80,817 (CPU), 22,939 (GPU), 111,348 (MEM), and 57,893 (UX). The battery temperature was recorded at 35.5 degrees Celsius and the CPU temperature at 44.6 degrees Celsius.
Camera Quality
The TechLife Pad features one 8-megapixel on the back and one 5-megapixel front camera for video chats and selfies. The front lens can capture 720p@30fps video quality, while the back can record 1080p@30fps.
The camera app has various shooting modes: Panorama, Portrait, Capture (Photo), Video, Time Lapse, Pro, Audio Note, and QR Code. Optional enhancements include HDR, beautify, and filters.
Since the TechLife Pad is under the entry-level segment, it is expected to produce photos and videos of decent quality. So, don't expect high-quality shots.
Check out the photos I have captured with TechLife Pad using the device's default camera settings. The pictures are a little grainy, and though they were taken outside, the brightness was a bit dim.
Final Thoughts
The TechLife Pad is a good tablet for children or even users of all ages. Its huge 10.36-inch screen is great for watching movies, working on large office files, browsing the web, reading, gaming, and even split-screen multitasking. The front camera of this budget tablet is also suitable for video calls. It also has a long-lasting battery, which is quite convenient. You can expect this tablet to do its job whether you use it for home, school, or office.
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