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Products in this category are scored under Frontum Tablets Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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Nextbook Next Premium 8 (1GB + 4GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:4 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Rockchip RK2918

Nextbook Next Premium 8 (1GB + 4GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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%

4.4

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.4

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 98% of tablets
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

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4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 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%

4.2

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

4.8

Camera

14%

2.1

Battery

12%

5.1

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

5.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

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4.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.4/ 10
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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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4.4

Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
Other versions:
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Technical Specifications of tablet Nextbook Next Premium 8 (1GB + 4GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 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%

4.2

Performance

20%

5.1

Display

16%

4.8

Camera

14%

2.1

Battery

12%

5.1

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Software

5%

5.5

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

4.4
Reviews score
4.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.9
RAM capacity
1 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
55 nm
This tablet is built on a 55 nm process, which is larger than 99.3% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Internal storage
4 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of internal storage, which is less than 98.5% of tablets and equal to 1.2% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Rockchip RK2918
This tablet runs on Rockchip RK2918, which is less advanced than 96.3% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
800×600
This tablet has a 800×600 screen, which is less sharp than 99.1% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 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
125 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 125 ppi, which is lower than 98.6% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 2, which is more durable than 78.3% of tablets and the same as 1.9% 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
2 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 5.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
This tablet has 4,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 84.6% of tablets and equal to 4.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
4 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 4 hours, which is shorter than that of 98% of tablets and equal to that of 1% 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
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% 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
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% 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
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
510 g
This tablet weighs 510 g, which is heavier than 56% of tablets and equal to 0.9% 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
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
1
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.3% 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 this.
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Nextbook Next Premium 8 (1GB + 4GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • More durable glass
    This tablet has more durable glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 46.2 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (153.8 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    153.8 mm vs 200 mm
  • 2x cheaper
    Nextbook Next Premium 8 (1GB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 2x cheaper
    Nextbook Next Premium 8 (1GB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • More durable glass
    This tablet has more durable glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% 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.
  • 46.2 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (153.8 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    153.8 mm vs 200 mm
  • 37.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.4/ 10
    ✕
    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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    4.4

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.4 vs 7.0
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    4 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-400 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-400 vs Mali-G51
  • 6 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 37.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.4/ 10
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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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    4.4

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.4 vs 7.0
  • 10.2% worse value for money
    Nextbook Next Premium 8 (1GB + 4GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.85 vs 7.6).
    6.85 vs 7.55
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Mali-400 vs Mali-G51).
    Mali-400 vs Mali-G51
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 3.93x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (55 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    55 nm vs 14 nm
  • 93.8% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (4 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 64 GB
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    October 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • 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
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (800×600 vs 1920×1200).
    800×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 43.4% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (125 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    125 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 6 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 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 tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch 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 manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • 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.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    4 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.
  • 39.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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 USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • 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 direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • 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 multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    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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    Nextbook Next Premium 8
    the average tablet
    Nextbook Next Premium 8 (1GB + 4GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% 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 location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No voice commands
    This tablet does not support voice commands, while the average tablet does. 96.3% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 3.2 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11.2 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    11.2 mm vs 8 mm
  • 27.9 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (203.2 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    203.2 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 4.1% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (510 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    510 g vs 490 g
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
techwarelabs.com
≈ estimated
21/10/2013
Lab review · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Nextbook Next Premium 8 is a basic budget tablet with Android 4.1 and HDMI out, best for buyers who can live with a low-resolution, poor-angle screen and weak speakers.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Nextbook Next Premium 8 (1GB + 4GB)

  • Affordable budget-friendly price point
  • Lightweight and slim design for easy portability
  • Includes essential connectivity like Mini HDMI-out and MicroSD expansion
  • Minimal bloatware with easily removable pre-installed apps
  • Good 'feel' and grip due to a rubberized matte back on some models
  • Comes with a protective soft pouch in the box

What customers don't like about Nextbook Next Premium 8 (1GB + 4GB)

  • Poor viewing angles with significant color distortion off-center
  • Short battery life, often lasting only 3 to 6 hours
  • Low-quality, tinny internal speakers that lack volume
  • Underwhelming low-resolution front and rear cameras
  • Sluggish performance and lag during multitasking or gaming
  • Fragile build quality, particularly prone to screen damage from short drops
  • Charging port issues where pins can bend or require specific angles to charge

Verdict

The Nextbook Next Premium 8 is an 8-inch budget tablet originally released with a 1GHz single-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage. It features an 800x600 resolution capacitive touchscreen, a G-sensor for auto-rotation, and a 2.0-megapixel front-facing camera for basic photos and video chat. Notable pros include its extreme affordability, the inclusion of a mini HDMI port for TV streaming, and a microSD slot that allows for storage expansion beyond the limited internal capacity. However, the device is held back by significantly dated hardware, a low-resolution display with poor viewing angles, and a short battery life that often requires frequent recharging.

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