ALLDOCUBE Android 13 Tablet iPlay50 mini 8.4 inch Tablet 12GB (4+8) RAM 64GB ROM Widevine L1，FHD 1920×1200 Incell IPS Display,8 core CPU, Support 4G LTE, BT5.0 5MP/5MP,GPS

I have created a device I call the ‘Gaming Lens’ mount that allowed me to mount a LCD panel to the top of gamepad like Sony’s DS4 (or clones) and the DualSense, as well as number of XBOX gamepads. By floating the panel above the controller, not only do you have perfect balance, but the familiar feel of the gamepad itself instead of handles like the Nintendo Switch or the number of new mini gaming consoles like the Steamdeck or ASUS Ally. The ‘Gaming Lens’ is meant to connect to a miniPC, but the mount itself also allows it to be used with small tablet, like those from Lenovo and Apple. The former 8” are priced right, but frankly underpowered on an older Android OS version & only 720P screen. The Apple mini iPad — way too expensive for my purpose. Then I saw the ALLDOCUBE T811 and my first reaction. Is this the one? Decent SOC & storage, 4GB of RAM (2 GB virtual) , WiFi 5 & 5.2 ( WiFi 6 would have been better) and an 8.3” HIGH RESOLUTION 1920x1200 IPS screen. The other important factor was weight, which is actually the same or less than the iPad mini, just a tad thicker. So I order one and… …Believe it or not not a single specification or marketing blurb was a lie or stretch of the truth. More important, it is a LEGITIMATE license of Google Android Play, a rarity in low-cost Chinese Android devices. Performance actually exceeded my expectations thanks to its T606/Mali-G57 AND the 4GB+2GB memory arrangement and I was able to side-load my purchased copy of “Alien Isolation” and actually play it. A little sluggish, but expected for something meant for higher phones and tablets. Same thing with Half-Life 2 or Portal with the ‘Source’ app. This was icing on the cake since my real reason for purchasing it was to be a Sony Portal “killer” and for $80 plus my Gaming Lens mount (about $25) you take the DualSense you already own and ‘Sony Remote’ app or the much better ‘PS Play’ 3rd party app and do the same thing. Even better, you can use it with any cloud gaming service like ‘Game Pass’ or ‘GeForce now’ as well as PC streaming services using ‘Moonlight’ or ‘Steam Link’. Then when your done with the gaming, you can use it with any video streaming service, or video player app to watch videos from your own Plex (like) server or add them to micro SD card (or set up the micro SD as Android storage to increase the 64GB and copy them over the network. For reading, due to its nice sharp, bright screen makes reading or internet browsing, makes it one of the best LCD screens for this, and definitely something you are going to find in this price bracket. Frankly, I have not found a better tablet for twice, no maybe even five times that if were are comparing “Apple and…” Lightweight, great 8.3” IPS screen, WiFi 5.0, BT 5.1 4GB of RAM, decent battery, 9W charging (okay, but not super fast), USB-C port (USB 2.0 performance) and a REAL GOOGLE LICENSE. What’s not to love? Well… …I would have love to have had speakers on both sides in landscape, instead of single speaker in the left bottom corner, but that is what headphones are for right? Which by the it does have an actual 1/8” headphone jack (you have buy your own headphones though). WiFi 6 would have been nice, but the “Spreadtrum T606’ does not have it included in the SOC and frankly its WiFi 5 modem is no slouch for game/video streaming either. But before I pout, I just remind myself THIS ONLY COSTS ME $82–backed by Amazon and overnight delivery. As I said, the perfect partner to the ‘Gaming Lens’ mount.

I bought this tablet mainly for watching movies in my bed or reading my phone wasn't an ideal size. And thanks to manufacturers strong arming customers, modern phones now lack expandable storage and headphone jacks. Both of which are nice if you don't want to fiddle with Bluetooth in bed or hope a streaming service has what you want to watch. In my opinion tablets now are in an awkward place where they're only really useful for fairly narrow cases where a phone is too small and a laptop is too big or cumbersome. Which means it's hard to justify for myself purchasing a Samsung Tab S9 for $800+ or an iPad for $350+. In contrast you can purchase this tablet which is on sale all the time for less than the cost of taking a family of 4 to Applebee's. The tablet itself is actually very nice, unlike cheapo no-name Android tablets of 5 years ago, the iplay mini has a solid 1920x1200 IPS panel. It's not as nice as my S23 Ultra sure, but it's miles better than the garbage dim 1280x800 displays you usually get at this price point. It works great to read books, my only minor quibble is the IPS display can't get nearly as dark as an OLED can, but it's not bad either. It even comes with a film screen protector installed, which is a nice touch. Build quality seems good to me, it's almost all aluminum. Performance is... Fine. It's not going to be running Switch games on a emulator, but it plays lighter games ok, and most importantly it doesn't feel sluggish to use. I was skeptical that the "virtual ram" would actually do anything, but it does seem to let the tablet keep a number of background applications open after you enable it, more than you could with just 4gb of RAM. So, it seems to actually be useful after all. In put in a 512gb microSD card loaded with movies, old games, books, and music and pulled out my old corded headphones and have been pretty happy. In short, for $69 (it's on sale for that much all the time, don't buy it when it's listed for $89) you get a tablet that'll do nearly everything a tablet that cost 5X as much does. As long as you're not looking to run Genshin Impact or Switch emulation this is probably all you need for when you want to use a tablet.

I have an IPad and wanted to try an android tablet. Bought this because of the price. I won't compare the two as there is too much difference due to price expectations. Instead I will focus on the gotchas I ran across. I thought about returning it several times due to the gotchas and finally decided to keep it as I worked through them. Gotchas 1. Battery life. At first it seemed very poor, going dead in just a few hours. I realized the tablet came with brightness set to max. After I turned downed the brightness, the battery was much improved. It's still a little weak but workable now. 2. Wifi connection. It would repeatedly connect to my 5GHz router stay connected for a few minutes and then lose connection. The only way to reconnect was to power cycle the device, only to have the problem repeat itself. I then connected to the router's slower speed 2.4GHz connection and the problem went away. This was a little disappointing, but I use it OK with the slower speed connection. 3. Phone and Sim card. Just sticking in a SIM card didn't work for me. I was trying to connect to Tracfone network using a SIM card I bought at Walmart. I had to call Tracfone technical support and they helped with the setup. I get very poor reception with Tracfone, however I generally have that problem with most carriers where I live. Only AT&T seems to provide me with good reception at my home, not sure why. I will try an AT&T sim card and see if it is any better and update this report. Anyway Tracfone works fine in other locations, just not where I live. 4. Game graphics speed. The game graphics are slow and this is not the tablet for heavy gamers with high graphic requirements . I have one game where the background screen whizzes by and it's a little messed up. It doesn't affect the game, but you get the idea. I am not a heavy gamer so this was fine with me. 5. Snappiness and virtual RAM. It came out of the box fairly snappy. Just bogged down a little. I increased the virtual RAM from default (4gig - 6Gig???) up to 12Gig. The device is now much snappier and I am very happy. Conclusion. It's a nice device, outstanding if you consider the cost. Just be prepared to work through the gotchas. There is some talk about spyware built in. I don't know anything about that. If its true I may reevaluate my opinions.

I originally purchased this as a cheap e reader as the price of the kindle and other comparative were about the same if not more by 30 dollars plus. The big thing for me was having a very clear screen so it wouldn’t hurt my eyes. This tablets screen is perfect ! Higher resolution then the kindle and Lenovo and other similar to this 8inch. The performance is enough to browse web open email and things of that nature , but my sole use for this is an E-reader. The google play books app UI is great and books are priced great on it ! There are other apps you can probably use but I am very happy with this tablet and the play book store. Recommend this for kids to adults, good quality without breaking the bank. Pro: Screen Performance Battery life(charge it every maybe 5+ days and I’ll read 45-50 pages a session) Feel-metal and light weight Cons: Speaker, certain areas you have to cheap out on I get it but speakers (if there even two in the bottom) sounds like a tin can and not loud at all.

I wrote the below 4 star review when I first purchased the tablet, however, since then a major issue has arisen which users need to be wary of. I have reduced my review to one star as a result. Apparently Aldocube MFG was hacked a while back. As a result a bad actor got hold of source code and, apparently, has used it to generate a false system updates which, if implemented, introduce malware into the tablet's SW. I have received regular notifications of a system update download and, thank God, checked to Aldocube website to verify source. Sure enough, it is a scam download. I have no idea where it is coming from the OS says it is not an app and not a website so I have been unable, so far, to permanently prevent the notification from being sent to the tablet. I must remove it every time it appears. In my view this is a major problem and an excellent reason not to purchase this product. Another issue is screen durability. I cleaned the screen recently and noticed significant scratching. These are not large scratches but small haze scratches. They have proliferated quickly IMO Below find my original review. I upgraded from a Samsung tab (same size) which had not had software updates/patches for quite a while. I use my tablet for news, reading, entertainment at home and on travel. Also use the very portable device aboard my boat. The size and weight vs my old Samsung are almost identical. Early reviewers pointed out a warranty was non- existent so I did purchase a $29 2 year support package. I rarely do this but at the super cheap price point of this tablet I figured it would be a reasonable investment. The whole thing came in at less than $100! I have been using the tablet for a very short period so have nothing to say about durability. However, the build appears to be solid and the features are, in my opinion, extrordinary at this price point. I Have tried streaming, reading, music and typical entertainment applications. I am extremely pleased with performance. I do not game or perform other ops which place stress on the system so I am definitely not a power user. Mileage may vary for someone who really loads the tablet up. So far I have nothing bad to say about it. The only hassle I have had is getting used to android 15 on the tablet. I do have a Pixel 9 Pro so I have experience with the modern Android version but I am so used to the ancient version of Android on the tablet I am having to adjust my tablet using habits quite a bit. Of course that is me, not the tablet and I am wrapping my head around it pretty quickly. So my initial experience with this device is very positive. I gave it four stars only because I have no "engine hours" on the device so unable to assess durability.

After recently discovering some burn-in on my daily phone due to the app we use at work, I picked this tablet up as a stand-in. I drive a rough-riding step van, so this tablet doesn't have an easy life. So far I've had it for about 2 weeks, and I've gathered some thoughts along the way. Let's start with THE GOOD; The AldoCube iPlay 50 Mini is a competent little tablet for the 'light' user. I was impressed with the overall snappiness of the Quad-Core Processor aided with the 4GB of onboard RAM, with the ability to allocate up to 8GB total through software. It handles a variety of apps fairly well, and doesn't suffer freeze-ups or crashes from what I've seen. Keep in mind, this tablet won't be winning any awards, but for a sub $100 tablet, it punches above its weight. This model has a modest 64GB of onboard storage and a micro-sd slot, which is a nice touch. Another thing you don't see often is a 3.5mm headphone jack, located on the very top right corner. It sports a crisp 1920x1200 display, capable of Widevine L1 playback, and gets bright enough to use outside, though not much brighter. On my first day it fell off my mount and dropped 2 ft onto the hard metal floor. Aside from the included screen protector getting some scratches, it's still working perfectly fine. The build quality isn't stellar, but it's good. It feels less like a leapfrog and more like an iPad when holding it. The 4000mAh battery is decent, but not amazing. This tablet usually lasts me 4-5 hours at full brightness, running off Wifi with location on. Not a huge deal, since the USB-C port allows me to stick to a single cable. This tablet has dual-sim 4G capability, which was a nice surprise. WiFi speeds will vary case-by-case, but I did a little test with my home WiFi. My Pixel 7 Pro scored a download speed of 670mpbs, while the iPlay Mini 50 NFE scored 290mpbs. The location is accurate most of the time, and the Bluetooth 5.0 range is about half that of my Pixel 7 Pro. Take that as you will, since we're comparing apples to oranges. Now that we've covered the good, let's get into THE BAD; Let's just say I will not be using this for music anytime soon, since the single-firing speaker is absolutely ATROCIOUS. Even after doing some EQ'ing through 3rd party apps, I've only gotten it to 2/3rds the quality of my Pixel 7 Pro. The speaker sounds hollow yet overly bright, quiet yet easily distorted. You don't miss dual-firing speakers until it's gone, and this tablet sorely needs it. The rear and front facing cameras on this bad boy are not great, but not awful either. It's capable of recording at 1080p 30fps, and features a 'pro' mode, offering more control over your shots. Don't expect your night-time photos to wind up in an art gallery though, unless you're going for the grainy asthetic. The iPlay 50 Mini runs at a 60hz refresh-rate, which in the age of 90-120hz displays, feels extremely stuttery by comparison. You may be able to get there quickly, but it won't be a particularly smooth ride with this tablet. Unfortunately, this tablet lacks some features like a fingerprint sensor and double-tap to wake. The USB port being at the top of the device may be useful for some, but is an awkward choice for my use-case. CONCLUSION; If you want a tablet that handles the basics well while still offering a few goodies, this might be the one for you. On the other hand, if you're a prosumer, looking for ample performance, a wealth of creative features and an overall smooth experience, you may want to look elsewhere. This tablet is great for those looking to get the best bang for their buck while still being competent for the average user. So far I like it, but again, it won't be winning any awards.

I purchased this tablet for my recent trekking trip to the Everest Base Camp in Nepal. I am very happy with this purchase. It was probably the least expensive 8 inch tablet in the market, but reasonably light and thin. It has two slots for sim cards, so this is practically also a phone. This feature turned out very useful when in locations there were signal (in Nepal sim card and data are very cheap; purchasing wifi cards in the loge often costed $5-10 per day or two, but one can only use it in the common area, not in your cabin). I used the tablet to make WhatsApp calls and upload/download messages either through the local data plan, or wifi in the lodge. I turned the brightness of screen to very low - 5% or even 0, so after I read from the Kindle app for 7 consecutive days without one charge, and the battery was still at 65% (after the power saving mode was turned on). The long battery life was useful because at most lodges you would need to pay $5-10 per charge for phone or tablet. Kept hearing hikers talking about their phone batteries discharged too fast - the average temperature was in the low 30s during the day and 0-10 at night, with indoor temp nearly the same as outdoor since cabins are not insulated nor heated. This is after all a no-frill tablet. It does not have finger-print or face reorganizing system, or even touch screen, to turn on the tablet. You have to find the power button to turn on or off the tablet. In addition, after this rough use of 10 days or so, I found the screen, with a plastic protector, full of scratch marks. I need to replace that protector to restore the tablet to the original shape. Given the high functionality and such a low price - 20-25% to an equivalent iPad on sale, I think this purchase was really worthwhile. and am happy about it.

Display: The tablet features an 8.3” 1920x1200 IPS screen; clear and vibrant visuals - ideal for various tasks from gaming to reading. Performance & OS: With a decent SOC, 4GB of RAM, and the T606/Mali-G57 chipset, performance is smooth with no lags. It runs a legitimate Google Android Play license, a rarity for budget tablets. Connectivity: While it supports WiFi 5, the absence of WiFi 6 is noticeable but not a deal-breaker. The WiFi 5 modem still ensures satisfactory streaming. Oh, did I mention, it can take a dual sim card. I have tested with Mint Mobile and T-Mobile. It works well in 4G-LTE. It does not support 5G, but 4G-LTE is plenty fast. No issues with Bluetooth 5. Design: Lightweight and slightly thicker than the iPad mini, it's portable and user-friendly. It also boasts a USB-C port for modern connectivity. It is super light weight though. Storage & Audio: The inclusion of a micro SD slot allows storage expansion. However, the speaker's placement at the bottom left corner is not optimal. Battery: Decent; It is long enough to last 3-4 hours and does not heat up too much during continuous viewing. The ALLDOCUBE Android 13 Tablet is a budget-friendly option with a range of features that punch above its price point. Some minor design choices could be improved, but it remains a solid choice for those seeking affordability without compromising on essential features. I appreciate the screen protector that comes in the package.