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

Avg. price:~£35RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7.85 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8163

Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 8GB) 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 91% 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 87% of models
Score components

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

3.5

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

5.6

Software & Features

5%

6.3

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

▼Worse than 87%
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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~ £35
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
1GB + 8GB1GB + 16GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 8GB)

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 87% of models
Score components:

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

3.5

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

5.6

Software & Features

5%

6.3

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 + 8GB) 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
8 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 8 GB which is smaller than the storage of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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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
18 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 18 W which is faster than in 48% of tablets and equal to speeds in 12.3% 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
no
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% 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 + 8GB) 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.
  • 7.43x cheaper
    Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£35 vs £260).
    £35 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
  • 7.43x cheaper
    Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£35 vs £260).
    £35 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 + 8GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 9.2% worse value for money
    Alldocube Iplay 8 (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.5 vs 7.1).
    6.5 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 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T720 vs Mali-G51
  • 87.5% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 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
  • 20% slower GPU clock
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (520 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    520 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 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
  • 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
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • 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

Video reviews

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

7.0
Gogetyours Reviews
✓ explicit
29/05/2018
Hands-on review · unboxing, camera, apps and games
Verdict
Alldocube iPlay 8 is a simple, cheap tablet for budget buyers, with a weak rear speaker and outdated Android.
8.0
OSReviews
≈ estimated
03/12/2017
Hands-on review · camera, speakers, games and Android version
Verdict
Alldocube iPlay 8 is a great-value tablet for people who want plain Android, though heavy Amazon integration may not suit everyone.

Third-party reviews

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

  • 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 + 8GB)

  • 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 ultra-budget 7.85-inch tablet featuring a 1024 x 768 IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, powered by a MediaTek MT8163 quad-core 1.3GHz processor and running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It is equipped with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB via microSD), and a 3,500mAh battery. Key pros include its highly portable, lightweight design (330g), 5G dual-band Wi-Fi support, and the inclusion of a micro HDMI port for external display connectivity. Main cons are the very limited 1GB RAM which restricts multitasking, the low-resolution 0.3MP front and 2.0MP rear cameras, and an outdated operating system that lacks compatibility with modern high-performance applications.

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