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Alldocube iPlay 40 5G (6GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£240RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:10.4 inchesChipset:Unisoc Tiger T618

Alldocube iPlay 40 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

6.7

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 56% of tablets
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–²Better than 64%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

22%

6.7

Performance

20%

5.9

Display

16%

7.8

Camera

14%

5.4

Battery

12%

7.8

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software

5%

6.7

Design

3%

6.6

Audio

â–²Better than 62%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £240
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the Alldocube iPlay 40 5G (6GB + 128GB)

Based on 140 owners sharing their experience in online comments

31%positive13%mixed56%negative

Owners praise the large screen, performance, and value, but frequent hardware, connectivity, and audio problems spoil the experience.

What owners dislike

  • Some owners report touch faults such as ghost touches, doubled letters, or dead spots, and the screen scratches easily.13
  • Bluetooth headsets often have a working output but a microphone that does not pick up voice, and calls play through the speaker instead of the headset.11
  • The SIM card often connects briefly and then disconnects, and some owners get no mobile data on LTE, even though calls work.9
  • Owners report that the charging port stops working, and charging is slow, taking around 2 to 3 hours from empty.8
  • Owners say repairs are hard because replacement parts are scarce, and some struggle to get support or a return.7
  • Wi-Fi often drops or disconnects, sometimes with a false wrong-password message, and the tablet can keep restarting.6
  • After 5 to 15 minutes of gaming, the tablet can overheat, show an abnormal temperature warning, and shut down.6
  • The tablet can restart or power off on its own, especially when downloading apps or opening apps for the first time.6
  • Owners find the speaker sound poor or distorted, with crackling or interference at higher volume, even though the volume is fine.6
  • Many owners cannot install apps or get the Play Store working, because the unit ships with Chinese firmware without Google services.5

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Alldocube iPlay 40 5G (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components:

22%

6.7

Performance

20%

5.9

Display

16%

7.8

Camera

14%

5.4

Battery

12%

7.8

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software

5%

6.7

Design

3%

6.6

Audio

6.7
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.8
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 6 GB of RAM, which is more than 65% of tablets and equal to 7.1% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 6% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T618
This tablet runs on Unisoc Tiger T618, which is less advanced than 62.3% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2000×1200
This tablet has a 2000×1200 screen, which is sharper than 58.1% of tablets and equal to 8.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
225 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 225 ppi, which is higher than 61.7% of tablets and equal to 1.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 13 MP resolution, which is higher than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 6,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 54.2% of tablets and equal to 4.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 18 W, which is faster than 48% of tablets and equal to 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
yes
This tablet supports 5G. 91.9% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
?
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
?
Weight
474 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 474 g, which is lighter than 56.9% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.9% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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Alldocube iPlay 40 5G (6GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports 5G
    This tablet supports 5G, while the average tablet does not. 8.1% of tablets support 5G.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Unisoc Tiger T618 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Unisoc Tiger T618 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 3,840 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (3,840 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    Below 78 nits only.
    3,840 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Unisoc Tiger T618 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Unisoc Tiger T618 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (6 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.6% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4 vs LPDDR3
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-G57 MC3 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-G57 MC3 vs Mali-G51
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 3,840 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (3,840 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    Below 78 nits only.
    3,840 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 0.3 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (10.4 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    10.4 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2000×1200 vs 1920×1200).
    2,000×1,200 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 1.8% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (225 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    225 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • Supports 5G
    This tablet supports 5G, while the average tablet does not. 8.1% of tablets support 5G.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (800:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    800:1 vs 1,015:1
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • 20 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (380 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    380 nits vs 400 nits
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 10.7% lower sentiment score
    6.7 vs 7.5
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 19.7% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (1,518 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    1,518 points vs 1,891 points
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (800:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    800:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 20 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (380 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    380 nits vs 400 nits
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • 9.1% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (6,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    6,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 48.1 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (248.1 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    248.1 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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What customers like about Alldocube iPlay 40 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • High value for money with impressive specs for its price point
  • Vibrant 10.4-inch 2K (2000x1200) fully laminated display
  • Slim and lightweight design with a solid magnesium alloy frame
  • Quad-speaker system provides loud and relatively clear audio for entertainment
  • Sufficient storage (128GB/256GB) with microSD expansion up to 2TB
  • Smooth performance for daily tasks and light gaming thanks to 8GB RAM

What customers don't like about Alldocube iPlay 40 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Software instability reported, including occasional system freezes and reboots
  • Battery life can degrade quickly over time for some users, and charging is slow (around 5 hours)
  • Screen is prone to scratching easily without a dedicated protector
  • Poor customer support with limited accessibility and slow response times
  • Lack of Widevine L1 certification prevents streaming Netflix or Prime Video in full HD
  • Inconsistent touch sensitivity, particularly with navigation buttons like 'Back'
  • Weak internal antenna can lead to poor LTE/4G connectivity in certain regions

Verdict

The Alldocube iPlay 40 5G (6GB + 128GB) is a budget-friendly 10.4-inch tablet featuring a 2K (2000x1200) laminated IPS display and a MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G chipset. Key characteristics include 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 128GB of UFS internal storage (expandable via microSD up to 2TB), and dual 5G SIM support for high-speed connectivity. Main pros are its sharp, vibrant screen with slim 7.8mm bezels, solid magnesium alloy inner frame, and decent everyday performance for streaming or light gaming. However, notable cons include its relatively modest 6000mAh battery, a long charging time of several hours despite 18W PD support, and cameras (13MP rear/5MP front) that lack high-end detail.

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