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MagyarTelekom T Tablet review - 5G and long updates at a low price
Telekom wants a slice of the pie when it comes to mobile end devices. Following the T Phone and the T Phone Pro, it has now released the T Tablet. the 10.4-inch tablet with an MRSP of around US$230 is by no means a high-end device, but its 5G connectivity, dual SIM and three years worth of monthly safety patches are certainly a good start within this price range.
Most of the tablets in this price range can only connect via WiFi - it is not often that they can make use of LTE. In turn, its 5G connection is a unique feature of the T Tablet. Usually, you have to pay at least double for devices with this mobile standard.
The T Tablet can only be had in one size, configuration and color: with a 10.4-inch display, 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM in "Dark Shadow". The actual manufacturer of the device is Wingtech but Telekom brands it and sells it as its own.
Possible competitors compared
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.5 % | 09/2023 | Telekom T Tablet Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2 | 490 g | 7.8 mm | 10.40" | 2000x1200 | |
| 84.6 % | 12/2022 | Xiaomi Redmi Pad Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2 | 445 g | 7.05 mm | 10.61" | 2000x1200 | |
| 77.8 % | 08/2023 | Blackview Tab 12 Pro T606, Mali-G57 MP1 | 430 g | 7.4 mm | 10.10" | 1920x1200 | |
| 81 % | 02/2022 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 T618, Mali-G52 MP2 | 508 g | 6.9 mm | 10.50" | 1920x1200 | |
| 81.7 % | 11/2022 | Honor Pad 8 SD 680, Adreno 610 | 520 g | 6.9 mm | 12.00" | 2000x1200 |
Case - Telekom uses plastic and aluminum
Telekom has utilized a mix of materials on the T Tablet. The back which also reaches around the short sides is made from aluminum. In turn, its frame is made from plastic - Telekom hasn't revealed any information on what protective display glass is used.
The front-facing camera sits on one of the long sides, the power and volume buttons are on the top and the SIM slot is on the bottom. Both of the stereo speakers are situated on the short sides. The T Tablet is IP52 certified and a seal around the SIM slot suggests it is at least a bit protected against water. On the other hand, pressing down on the back of the device leads to air being audibly expelled from the device.
Aside from the back being able to be pressed in, the tablet's stability is good. The device also seems to not be too sensitive when it comes to scratches. The buttons, however, have a bit of give. The camera ensemble on the back protrudes a little - when you type on the tablet when it is placed on a table, only the bottom left area wobbles a bit.
Connectivity - The T Tablet's storage can be expanded
Telekom has installed a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC in combination with an ARM Mali-G57 MP2 graphics unit and 6 GB RAM into the device. This configuration features the same components as the T Phone Pro. Its 128-GB storage can be expanded via a microSD card.
Buyers of the T Tablet unfortunately have to make do without an audio jack. Its USB-C connection is 2.0 standard, the device doesn't support picture output via a USB cable, and exFAT and NTFS are also not supported. The device achieved a transfer rate of 23.88 MB/s in our copying test.
Telekom originally announced that the T Tablet would be NFC enabled - in an earlier version of this review, this was also stated. When we asked the manufacturer, it stated that this isn't the case. The T Tablet doesn't have NFC as was stated in a previous version of this review.
microSD card reader
The T Tablet's storage can be expanded via a microSD card. The device can accept cards up to 2 TB in size. At the same time, the exFAT standard isn't supported. In our test using the AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60 as a reference card, the Telekom tablet did quite well.
Its transfer speed is considerably quicker than that of the Xiaomi Redmi Pad or the Blackview Tab 12 Pro. Only the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 was in a league of its own, achieving transfer speeds almost three times as fast. Especially when compared to the Redmi Pad, the T Tablet scored with stable data rates.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Telekom T Tablet (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Software - Lots of updates for the T Tablet
Telekom has stated that the tablet was developed in collaboration with Google. As a result, the manufacturer has relied on stock Android. We were happy to see that no bloatware is installed onto the device. Ex works, Google Kids Space is installed, as well as a selection of books, apps and films especially for children. In order to use these contents, you have to create a separate account for your child.
Swiping from left to right doesn't take you to Google cards - instead, it takes you to Google Entertainment Space. It displays films and series from streaming sites, games, books and podcasts from your own library or from providers you use.
According to the manufacturer, the T Tablet will be supplied with monthly safety patches over the course of three years. In the fourth year, they will be delivered quarterly. The tablet will also receive some major updates - according to the manufacturer, it is planned to receive Android 14 and 15 updates. Certification for the "Android Enterprise Recommended" program is currently underway.
Communication and GNSS - The T Tablet locates precisely
When it comes to WiFi transfer rates, the test field all lies quite close together. In combination with our reference router, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000, the T Tablet just came out on top. In addition, its transfer rates were stable. Although, it only supports WiFi 5.
One special feature for this price range is its mobile data support including 5G. Its reception was good in our test, although, its connection and selected network type fluctuated a little more than on many other devices. Its frequency cover is good but the tablet doesn't support 5G stand-alone.
The device is dual-SIM enabled. It can support one physical Nano SIM and one eSIM.
| Networking | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
The T Tablet supports GPS, Glonass and Galileo as satellite systems but it only makes a mono connection. Its locating is still quite good, as shown by a test trip taken alongside our reference device, the Garmin Venu 2.
The tablet locates especially quickly and precisely outside. Indoors, it takes quite a while and the connection fluctuates a lot.
Cameras - The T Tablet takes decent photos in good lighting conditions
Telekom may have installed two lenses onto the back of the T Tablet, but the 2-MP one is only utilized for depth information. The 8-MP lens acts as the tablet's main camera. The lens on the front has the same resolution.
The cameras' performance is totally sufficient for typical tablet use including making video calls and taking snapshots. Its main camera also depicts a nice level of detail. Unfortunately, its color accuracy isn't the best. In low-light conditions, the camera quickly reaches its limit - it may not depict any grain, but dark areas simply appear black, meaning they cannot be identified at all. The T Tablet even features a so-called Pro Mode, which lets you manually set ISO, white balance, aperture and lighting corrections.
You can record video on the T Tablet at a maximum of 1080p and 30 FPS. Its sound recording is good, but the picture can quickly get quite wobbly - its autofocus and automatic lighting adjustment are a bit unreliable.
Scope of delivery and warranty - No warranty on the T Tablet
The T Tablet's scope of delivery is very clearly arranged. Aside from the tablet itself, the package includes a USB cable (USB-A to USB-C), a SIM tool and a quick-start guide.
The T Tablet only comes with the legally required local guarantee.
Input devices & operation - Only face unlock on the T Tablet
The Telekom T Tablet relies on Google's G Board keyboard. In our test, typing without any false inputs was possible. In total, the tablet's touchscreen is nice and reliable in all areas. The gliding properties of the glass are unremarkable, as is its susceptibility to fingerprints.
The T Tablet doesn't feature a fingerprint scanner. Aside from a pin, password or pattern, you can also unlock the device via a 2D facial scan. This makes it possible to skip the lock screen entirely. However, you can unfortunately only save one scan. Furthermore, the facial unlock didn't work reliably in our test - its recognition rate and speed could both be better.
Display - Only 60 Hz but bright enough
The T Tablet has a 10.4-inch TFT LC display with an aspect ratio of 5:3. Its refresh rate is 60 Hz and this cannot be changed. During our APL18 test, we measured a maximum brightness of 512 cd/m². This value places the T Tablet at the top of the comparison field.
The tablet achieves this maximum brightness regardless of whether the ambient light sensor is used. The panel's uneven backlighting is a little annoying, especially when it comes to displaying light content.
We measured some display flickering during our test. However, its frequency of 28,520 Hz is so high that we don't expect there to be any issues when using the display.
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Brightness Distribution: 87 %
Center on Battery: 529 cd/m²
Contrast: 945:1 (Black: 0.56 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 9.6 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 10.5 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
90.9% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.17
| Telekom T Tablet TFT-LCD, 2000x1200, 10.40 | Xiaomi Redmi Pad IPS, 2000x1200, 10.61 | Blackview Tab 12 Pro IPS LCD, 1920x1200, 10.10 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 TFT-LCD, 1920x1200, 10.50 | Honor Pad 8 IPS, 2000x1200, 12.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 35% | -9% | -3% | 19% | |
| Brightness middle | 529 | 418 -21% | 371 -30% | 368 -30% | 379 -28% |
| Brightness | 486 | 402 -17% | 348 -28% | 346 -29% | 382 -21% |
| Brightness Distribution | 87 | 90 3% | 82 -6% | 91 5% | 84 -3% |
| Black Level * | 0.56 | 0.28 50% | 0.48 14% | 0.61 -9% | 0.3 46% |
| Contrast | 945 | 1493 58% | 773 -18% | 603 -36% | 1263 34% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 9.6 | 2.3 76% | 8.6 10% | 6.9 28% | 4.76 50% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 14.4 | 5.4 62% | 15.4 -7% | 11.4 21% | 9.25 36% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 10.5 | 3.7 65% | 11.3 -8% | 7.7 27% | 6.7 36% |
| Gamma | 2.17 101% | 2.21 100% | 2.04 108% | 2.16 102% | 2.234 98% |
| CCT | 10482 62% | 6595 99% | 9728 67% | 8547 76% | 8468 77% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 38520 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 38520 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 38520 Hz is quite high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17903 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
The tablet's color accuracy shows room for improvement. The display deviated quite a bit from the target color and grayscale values. White tones have quite a hefty blue tint. Also, the color saturation is too low. According to our Calman 2D measurements, the sRGB color space is only covered by 90.9 per cent.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 17.36 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 5.635 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 11.72 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 34 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 44.13 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 18.99 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 25.14 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 72 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms). | ||
Content remains legible outside but we would like to have seen better brightness levels in the sun, in order to better balance out reflections. The display's viewing angle stability is good.
Performance - The T Tablet even masters current games
The MediaTek Dimensity 700 does much better in the T Tablet than in the T Phone Pro. Its everyday performance is good. Apps are booted up quickly and even multitasking poses no difficulties for the tablet. The Telekom device didn't suffer any blows in the benchmarks. It performed on the same level as the comparison devices and came in second behind the Redmi Pad.
You can also play current games such as PUBG Mobile on the device - its maximum supported resolution is HD. However, frame rates remain low and details are reduced when running it in HD.
The speed level of the installed storage is low. An eMMC storage is used in the T Tablet. As a result, the storage speeds are roughly on par with Samsung's Galaxy Tab A8, but all other comparison devices are significantly faster.
| AImark - Score v3.x | |
| Average of class Tablet (84 - 156427, n=39, last 2 years) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 700 (949 - 979, n=2) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Average of class Tablet (1662 - 44323, n=49, last 2 years) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 700 (4863 - 9243, n=5) | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
The tablet's GPU performance paints a similar picture. Telekom has gone for a Mali-G52 MP2 graphics unit - the same one which can be seen in the Redmi Pad and the Samsung Galaxy Pad A8. In the benchmarks, the T Tablet performed similarly to the Redmi device - but both left the Samsung tablet in the dust.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Score | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Tablet (19.9 - 236, n=59, last 2 years) | |
| Telekom T Tablet (chrome 116) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad (Chrome 107.0.5304.105) | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro (Chrome 115) | |
| Honor Pad 8 (Chrome 106.0.5249.126) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 700 (36 - 58.2, n=8) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 (Chrome 94.0.4606.85) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Average of class Tablet (21 - 227, n=57, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad (Chrome 107.0.5304.105) | |
| Telekom T Tablet (chrome 116) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 700 (50 - 59, n=4) | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro (Chrome 115) | |
| Honor Pad 8 (Chrome 106.0.5249.126) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Average of class Tablet (14.7 - 376, n=52, last 2 years) | |
| Honor Pad 8 (Chrome 106.0.5249.126) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad (Chrome 107.0.5304.105) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 700 (34.4 - 41.7, n=6) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 (Chrome 94.0.4606.85) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Tablet (2672 - 74614, n=72, last 2 years) | |
| Telekom T Tablet (chrome 116) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad (Chrome 107.0.5304.105) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 700 (15352 - 21843, n=9) | |
| Honor Pad 8 (Chrome 106.0.5249.126) | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro (Chrome 115) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 (Chrome 94.0.4606.85) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Tablet (451 - 34733, n=59, last 2 years) | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro (Chrome 115) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 (Chrome 94.0.4606.85) | |
| Honor Pad 8 (Chrome 106.0.5249.126) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 700 (2195 - 3387, n=8) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad (Chrome 107.0.5304.105) | |
| Telekom T Tablet (chrome 116) | |
* ... smaller is better
| Telekom T Tablet | Xiaomi Redmi Pad | Blackview Tab 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | Honor Pad 8 | Average 128 GB eMMC Flash | Average of class Tablet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | 318% | 88% | -11% | 227% | 10% | 181% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 287.1 | 976.9 240% | 512.71 79% | 255.1 -11% | 833.56 190% | 283 ? -1% | 850 ? 196% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 188.3 | 883.6 369% | 196.44 4% | 101.1 -46% | 708.51 276% | 193 ? 2% | 532 ? 183% |
| Random Read 4KB | 52.8 | 250.82 375% | 129.56 145% | 68.3 29% | 189.57 259% | 82.4 ? 56% | 167 ? 216% |
| Random Write 4KB | 66.55 | 257.02 286% | 149.89 125% | 57.5 -14% | 186.95 181% | 54 ? -19% | 150.8 ? 127% |
Emissions - The T Tablet stays cool and features stereo sound
Temperature - The Telekom tablet stays cool
The T Tablet remains cool in everyday use as well as in our stress test scenario. We measured a temperature of 38 °C, at which the device can still be used comfortably.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 38 °C / 100 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 37.7 °C / 100 F, compared to the average of 33.3 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 30.3 °C / 87 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.
3DMark Wild Life Stress Test
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Honor Pad 8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | |
| Blackview Tab 12 Pro | |
| Wild Life Unlimited Stress Test Stability | |
| Telekom T Tablet | |
Speakers - Stereo sound on the T Tablet
The T Tablet has two stereo speakers, each positioned along the short sides of the tablet. Its positioning turned out not to be the best in our test, as they are quickly covered when gaming. Their maximum volume is sufficient and can provide enough sound for multiple people. However, their tone doesn't have much variation and they sound quite similar to smartphone speakers.
They are missing bass and low frequencies in general and in turn, the highs are too dominant. Even full volume doesn't lead the back to vibrate. The Telekom tablet doesn't feature an audio jack. Sound can be output via the USB-C port or Bluetooth. The T Tablet supports the following codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC V3/V4 and LHDC-V.
Telekom T Tablet audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (88.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 28.1% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.9% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 7.3% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (5.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (22.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 61% of all tested devices in this class were better, 6% similar, 33% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 23%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 60% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 33% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (87.4 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 28.8% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (12.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.7% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 49% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 44% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 23%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 46% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 47% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Power management - The T Tablet is power-hungry under load
Power consumption
When compared to the rest of the class, the T Tablet has quite a high power consumption. Its values under load are especially high compared to the competition, although, we have also changed how we test this. Currently, we use the Burnout Benchmark, which strains devices more than the older Stability Test.
In idle mode, the Telekom tablet remains on the same level as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8. The Honor Pad 8 proved to be incredibly frugal. During this test, mobile data was deactivated, so 5G can be excluded as a consumer.
| Off / Standby |   0.15 / 0.27 Watt |
| Idle |  1.28 / 4.52 / 4.58 Watt |
| Load |
10.5 / 11.2 Watt |
    
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| Telekom T Tablet 7000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Pad 8000 mAh | Blackview Tab 12 Pro 6580 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 7040 mAh | Honor Pad 8 7250 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 27% | 36% | 10% | 46% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 1.28 | 0.93 27% | 0.98 23% | 1.19 7% | 1.1 14% |
| Idle Average * | 4.52 | 4.02 11% | 3 34% | 4.63 -2% | 1.5 67% |
| Idle Maximum * | 4.58 | 4.07 11% | 3.14 31% | 4.68 -2% | 2.1 54% |
| Load Average * | 10.5 | 5.52 47% | 4.19 60% | 7.27 31% | 4.4 58% |
| Load Maximum * | 11.2 | 6.89 38% | 7.73 31% | 9.17 18% | 7.2 36% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)
Runtimes - The T Tablet has stamina
In our realistic Wi-Fi web surfing test, the T Tablet did well despite its high base consumption. It achieved a runtime of almost 13 hours and thus lasts longer than Samsung's Galaxy Tab A8 and the Honor Pad 8. It can be used for several days without problems in everyday use, even with an activated cellular connection.
However, the tablet's long charging times are annoying. Telekom hasn't included a power adapter with the T Tablet, so we connected it to a 66-watt charger. It takes five hours to charge the tablet from 0 to 100 per cent. Telekom hasn't specified a fast charging standard.
| Telekom T Tablet 7000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Pad 8000 mAh | Blackview Tab 12 Pro 6580 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2022 7040 mAh | Honor Pad 8 7250 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | |||||
| WiFi v1.3 | 775 | 1057 36% | 817 5% | 679 -12% | 733 -5% |
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Verdict - Telekom has made a successful debut
Telekom has made a successful debut with its T Tablet. The device doesn't have any real weaknesses - its 5G capabilities in this price range are especially impressive. Its screen may only display content at 60 Hz but in turn, it gets comparatively bright. Furthermore, the tablet benefits from stock Android and long update support.
Its cameras and speakers are decent, too. Its performance is good enough for everyday use and it even manages to run current games with ease. The tablet's build quality and bezels aren't like those of a high-end device - but for a price of US$230, they don't have to be.
Complete features including 5G support and barely any gaps in its connectivity options - the T Tablet does lots of things right.
Faster charging and the option to connect headphones remain on our wish list. Aside from that, the T Tablet's features are extensive and it is great value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Tab offers a 90-Hz display, four speakers and slightly better performance - but it doesn't feature GPS or the option to connect to mobile data. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 performs slightly worse and has less storage. In turn, it features better speakers and a more high-quality case.
Price and availability
At the time of writing, the Telekom T Tablet is only available via Telekom's German online store. It is not yet listed at any other online retailers. The device retails for around US$230.
Telekom T Tablet
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09/22/2023 v7
Benedikt Winkel
Transparency
The present review sample was made available to the author as a loan by the manufacturer or a shop for the purposes of review. The lender had no influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review.
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