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Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7.85 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8163

Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 90% of tablets
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 78%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

3.1

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software & Features

5%

6.2

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

▼Worse than 86%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £45
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of tablet Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

3.1

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.5

Software & Features

5%

6.2

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

5.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 16GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.5
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
MediaTek MT8163
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8163 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 93% of tablets and equal to those in 0.5% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×768
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×768 which is lower than that of 90.5% of tablets and equal to that of 2.3% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
164 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 164 ppi which is lower than that of 82.1% of tablets and equal to that of 0.1% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
?
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 0.3 MP which is lower than in 93% of tablets and equal to that in 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
3,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 92.5% of tablets and equal to those in 1% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 5 W which is slower than in 96% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.3% of tablets.
Battery life
9 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9 hours, which is shorter than that of 62.7% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
330 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 330 g which is lighter than 86.7% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.5% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 32.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (330 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    330 g vs 490 g
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 5.78x cheaper
    Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£45 vs £260).
    £45 vs £260
  • 63 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (137 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    137 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 39.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (136 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    136.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 5.78x cheaper
    Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£45 vs £260).
    £45 vs £260
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 32.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (330 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    330 g vs 490 g
  • 63 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (137 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    137 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • 39.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (136 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    136.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 46.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,500 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,500 mAh vs 6,580 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
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×768 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×768 vs 1920×1200
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 4.81x less popular
    Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 16GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 8.9% worse value for money
    Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.52 vs 7.1).
    6.52 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T720 MP2 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T720 MP2 vs Mali-G51
  • 75% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 57% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 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
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×768 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×768 vs 1920×1200
  • 26.8% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (164 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    164 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 2.25 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7.85 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 80 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (320 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    320 nits vs 400 nits
  • 57 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (164 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    164 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 46.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,500 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,500 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 72.2% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    5 W vs 18 W
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • 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 split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 1 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    9 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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What customers like about Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 16GB)

  • Extremely affordable budget-friendly pricing
  • Sharp 7.85-inch IPS display with good brightness and wide 178° viewing angles
  • Portable and lightweight design with solid build quality for the price
  • Snappy performance for basic tasks like browsing, social media, and YouTube
  • Supports dual-band 5G Wi-Fi and GPS for navigation without Wi-Fi
  • Includes a dedicated screenshot button and 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Minimal pre-installed bloatware on the Android system

What customers don't like about Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 16GB)

  • Low internal memory (1GB RAM and 16GB ROM)
  • Poor rear speaker quality that sounds 'tiny'
  • Weak camera performance, especially the 0.3MP front-facing lens
  • Limited gaming capability; does not support demanding titles like PUBG
  • Running on an older version of Android (6.0 Marshmallow) with no expected updates
  • Long initial startup time (roughly 50 seconds)
  • confusing naming schemes and lack of reliable long-term software support

Verdict

The Alldocube iPlay 8 is an entry-level budget tablet featuring a 7.85-inch IPS display with a 1024 x 768 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio. It is powered by a MediaTek MT8163 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz, paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a dedicated microSD slot. Key characteristics include dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi support, a micro-HDMI output for external displays, and a 3,500mAh battery. Main pros are its compact, lightweight design (330g) and highly affordable price point, making it suitable for basic tasks like reading and light media consumption. However, notable cons include dated software (Android 6.0), extremely limited multitasking performance due to low RAM, and poor camera quality from its 2.0MP rear and 0.3MP front sensors.

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