The TechLife Pad is set to be released in the Philippines next week. The brand’s first-ever tablet is set to be a budget-friendly alternative for entertainment and productivity altogether.
At first glance, it begged the question—does it meet our collective digital needs?
That’s where we come in, as we were able to receive our review unit in this Graphite Grey. It feels smooth and light for a tablet weighing 453 grams, and sports a smooth aluminum back panel.
The metal chassis feels firm to hold, complementing the polished surface without being slippery at all. The tablet’s also considerably slim in its entirety at 7.4mm.
However, I did notice that the display and back panel are both prone to smudges. I thought it was just moisture from the cold room at first, but I digress.
Speaking of, the TechLife Pad has a large 10.36-inch display with a 2K resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. It also had quad-stereo speakers on the top and bottom for an all-round immersive experience for audio.
Considering that the tablet is under the entry-level segment, I’d say this is good for general multimedia use. The speakers were certainly loud, and the large screen is appreciated if you consider its to-be-revealed price point. Users will also find the power button and volume rocker on the right side, with the left side clean from any buttons or ports.
Powering this tablet is a UNISOC T606 chipset, managing to pump out 270,706 points in Antutu v10. For storage, we also managed to get read and write speeds of 1027.7MB/s and 867.3MB/s, respectively.
From experience, I’d say the phone’s alright for gaming and multimedia consumption. It’s not up there with higher rated tablets, but it’s surely reliable.
I used the tablet to play Teamfight Tactics, with minimal frame drops that don’t really take away from the experience. I also enjoyed a couple of movies on the device with just one gripe.
I’m not a fan of Android 14 not having a dedicated video player without a software skin. So, I had to look for my movies under the Files app. To remedy this, I downloaded VLC media player instead.
It’s also good to mention that since the tablet runs on stock Android 14 for software, a dedicated gallery for photos is also missing.
In that regard, the photos taken from the pad are what you would expect them to be. Since it only has an 8-megapixel main shooter and a 5-megapixel sensor for selfies, there’s not much to say.
Photos are a bit grainy, but people surely won’t use their tablet to take shots for socials posting anyway.
The TechLife Pad also packs a massive 7,000mAh battery and charges via USB Type-C. TechLife notes that this tablet can last up to 15 hours on standby and estimates 4.4 hours for music playback.
However, we’ll let readers know more about the battery benchmarks with mixed use variables in our upcoming full review.
With TechLife just making their grand return this year, it’s nice to see that they’re providing consumers with affordable options. The TechLife Pad is positioned to be a good pickup for those who value entertainment and productivity without breaking the bank.
With a decent chipset, large display, and a larger battery—this device is slated to be a reliable tool for end users. Again, stay tuned for our full review, the upcoming price reveal, and livestream launch on June 27th!
TechLife Pad specs:
10.36-inch 2K display
60Hz refresh rate
UNISOC T606 chipset
2x Cortex-A75 @ 1.6GHz
6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
ARM Mali-G57 GPU
8GB LPDDR4X RAM
128GB internal storage
microSD card support (up to 1TB)
8MP main camera
5MP front camera
LTE, VoLTE
USB Type-C
Quad stereo speakers
WiFi
Bluetooth 5.0
Android 14
7,000mAh Li-ion battery
10W wired charging
7.44mm thin (dimensions)
453 grams (weight)
Graphite Blue, Graphite Grey (colors)
