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Fossibot DT1 Lite 4G (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:10.4 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8788

Fossibot DT1 Lite 4G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Fossibot DT1 Lite 4G (8GB + 256GB)
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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%

6.1

Technical score

30%

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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%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

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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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Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 64%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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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Score components

22%

6.2

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

6.7

Camera

14%

4.2

Battery

12%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Software

5%

6.4

Design

3%

6.3

Audio

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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
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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.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of tablet Fossibot DT1 Lite 4G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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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Score components:

22%

6.2

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

6.7

Camera

14%

4.2

Battery

12%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Software

5%

6.4

Design

3%

6.3

Audio

6.1
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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Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.8
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of RAM, which is more than 47.2% of tablets and equal to 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process, which is smaller than 53.2% of tablets and equal to 13.9% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 17% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
MediaTek MT8788
This tablet runs on MediaTek MT8788, which is less advanced than 84.2% 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
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% 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
AGC Dragontrail Glass
This tablet protects its screen with AGC Dragontrail Glass, which is less durable than 54.6% of tablets and the same as 2.8% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
?
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
11,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 11,000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 95.6% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
6.5 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6.5 hours, which is shorter than that of 91.1% of tablets and equal to that of 0.3% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% 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
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% 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
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet supports app tracking protection. 71.6% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
IP68/IP69K
This tablet's IP rating is IP68/IP69K, which is more protected than 98.3% of tablets and the same as 1.7% of tablets.
Weight
256 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 256 g, which is lighter than 98.6% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% 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: <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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Fossibot DT1 Lite 4G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 66.7% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (11,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    11,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP68/IP69K vs not rated).
    IP68/IP69K vs not rated
  • 47.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (256 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    256 g vs 490 g
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • 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.
  • 2x cheaper
    Fossibot DT1 Lite 4G (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (ARM Mali G72 MP3 vs Mali-G51).
    ARM Mali G72 MP3 vs Mali-G51
  • 4 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2023 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    2023 vs 2019
  • 14.3% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (12 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    12 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 40 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (440 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    440 nits vs 400 nits
  • 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
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 66.7% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (11,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    11,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP68/IP69K vs not rated).
    IP68/IP69K vs not rated
  • 47.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (256 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    256 g vs 490 g
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 3.5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 6.6 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (14.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    14.6 mm vs 8 mm
  • 31.3% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (1,300 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    1,300 points vs 1,891 points
  • 14.1% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 1 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 3.5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 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 multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    Fossibot DT1 Lite 4G
    the average tablet
    Fossibot DT1 Lite 4G (8GB + 256GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 6.6 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (14.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    14.6 mm vs 8 mm
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Fossibot DT1 Lite 4G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Exceptional durability with IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications for outdoor use.
  • Massive 11,000mAh battery providing all-day power and supporting reverse charging.
  • Sharp 2K 10.4-inch display with 400 nits of brightness, usable in sunlight.
  • Four high-resolution speakers that deliver loud and clear audio.
  • Good value for the price, frequently cited as an affordable entry-level rugged tablet.

What customers don't like about Fossibot DT1 Lite 4G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Noticeably heavy (792g) and bulky compared to standard tablets.
  • Slow 10W charging speed for such a large battery, taking nearly 4 hours to reach full charge.
  • Performance limitations with intensive apps and high-end gaming due to the MT8788 processor.
  • Reports of reliability issues, including screen flickering or sudden display failure after short use.
  • Confusing or missing hardware features, such as inconsistent reports on microSD card slot availability.
  • Unreliable GPS performance for some users, making it difficult to use for marine or precise navigation.

Verdict

The Fossibot DT1 Lite 4G is a rugged Android 13 tablet powered by a MediaTek MT8788 octa-core processor and equipped with a 10.4-inch 2K (1200 x 2000) IPS display. This configuration features 8GB of RAM (expandable via virtual memory) and 256GB of internal storage, supported by a massive 11,000mAh battery that allows for reverse OTG charging. Its main strengths include its extreme durability certifications (IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H), a high-resolution quad-speaker system, and reliable 4G LTE connectivity for outdoor use. However, notable drawbacks include its relatively slow 10W charging speed for such a large battery, a high device weight of approximately 751g–792g, and a more modest camera setup compared to the standard DT1 model.

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