TCL Tab 8 Plus Prepaid

Color

Power Black

Storage

64 GB

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Overview

The TCL TAB 8 Plus is the perfect ultra-compact tablet for staying connected at home and on the go. This high performing tablet comes packed with an 8-inch HD display and a long-lasting battery. Get crisp, clear sound with dual stereo speakers and save more of what you love with 64 GB internal storage with the option to expand. Taking video calls? The 5 MP front camera is great for keeping in touch, while the rear 8 MP camera will help you capture your day to day. Combine the TCL TAB 8 Plus with Verizon.

Reviews

3.9

54 reviews

75% of reviewers recommend this product.

Middling tablet with a great screen

Mark . 13 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Good price. Okay performance. Screen is great. Build quality and design is so-so. It's a little thick and heavy, so holding it is tiring after a little while.

Be a good tablet

Shondrick . 6 months ago

So amazing device for the price he cannot beat it. It is very responsive. Plenty of storage and preloaded apps included. I love it.

Screen-to-body ratio calculated with VA/TP method.
Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results may vary.
On-The-Go reverse charging cable sold separately.
MicroSD card sold separately.

Specs

Design

Colors

Power Black

Height

7.76 in

Width

4.91 in

Depth

0.35 in

Weight

11.82 ounces

Charging Port

USB Type C

Accessibility

Auditory

Real Time Text (RTT), Live Caption, Select to speak, Talkback, Text to speak

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant, Gemini

Visual

Accessibility Menu, Adjustable size of display text, magnification

Battery

Standby Time

20 days

mAh (per hour)

5500mAh (non-removable)

Usage Time

16 Hours

Powershare

On the Go reverse charging (cable sold separately)

Fast Charge

Yes - 18W charging

Network

4G LTE

B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B66, LTE Cat 6

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

SAR

1.6W/kg

FCC ID

2ACCJB199

Global & Roaming Network

GSM B2, B3, B5, B8 | UMTS B2, B4, B5

World Device

Camera

Front Camera

5MP, LCD screen flash with Camera Modes: Photo, Video, Stop Motion, Pano

Rear Camera

8MP, with Camera Modes: Photo, Video, Stop Motion, Pano

Video

1080p @ 30fps playback and capture

Performance

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0

Processor

MediaTek MT8768A, Octa-Core (4 x 2.0GHz + 4 x 1.5GHz)

Storage

64GB ROM + 4GB RAM

Android 14

Expandable Memory

microSD up to 512 GB

Hotspot

Yes

Security

Face recognition, pattern, PIN, or password unlock

Display

Screen

8 inches, HD

Refresh Rate

60 Hz

Aspect Ratio

16:10

SKU#

TCL-9138S

What's in the box

TCL TAB 8 Plus
18W Wall Charger
USB-C Cable
Pre-Installed SIM card
SIM Ejector tool
Quick Reference Guide, important warranty and safety information

Screen-to-body ratio calculated with VA/TP method.
Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results may vary.
On-The-Go reverse charging cable sold separately.
MicroSD card sold separately.

Reviews

TCL Tab 8 Plus Prepaid Reviews

3.9

54 reviews

75% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Middling tablet with a great screen

Mark . 13 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Good price. Okay performance. Screen is great. Build quality and design is so-so. It's a little thick and heavy, so holding it is tiring after a little while.

Be a good tablet

Shondrick . 6 months ago

So amazing device for the price he cannot beat it. It is very responsive. Plenty of storage and preloaded apps included. I love it.

Love it

dleahan . 10 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I love this little guy…for some it maybe too small, but in my opinion it’s perfect for carrying on vacation or any other time you may need to travel. Additionally, I don’t know why there are comments that it’s slow, I don’t have that issue at all! I do have one issue and need to go to the point of purchase, because I can’t get my card to work and I need more space! I don’t want to delete any of the apps I downloaded as. I use them when I’m using the tablet, so I really need to get myself educated on how to properly use the sandisc! Otherwise it’s the perfect tablet for a retired person like myself! Not huge, bulky or heavy and it does the things I want to do when I use a computer!

Junk

Outlaw95 . 1 year ago

Very slow and very laggy don’t buy this

TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 1 year ago

Hello. Thank you for your feedback. Please be sure to check for app updates in Google Play Store to make sure that the apps are the latest. Also, if the available memory is low, you may want to remove unused installed app and/or move pictures or document files to a memory card or your computer. This will allow more memory for the tablet's performance. Hope this helps. - Kevin.

Service good tablet not so good

Bryan Parisi . 1 year ago

I do not like it and am planning on returning it. It's get cheaply made for almost $200. The service from Verizon is good however the tablet when fully charged keeps turning on and off by itself

TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 1 year ago

Hello. Thank you for your feedback. By default, your display will turn off when there is no activity for a certain period to save power. You can adjust your display to stay on for a longer period or never to turn off. Simply go to Settings > Display > Sleep > and then adjust the duration period before the display goes to sleep. Hope this helps. - Kevin.

Sucks

Christy . 1 year ago

I asked for a phone that was a tablet and does tap to pay. This does nothing . I feel like I was scammed and I lived 3 hours away to the nearest Verizon store. I am very aggravated the gentleman that helped me sucked

TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 1 year ago

Sorry to hear that. This is a tablet, not a phone. It may be a mistake. Please reach out to your point of purchase for assistance. - Kevin.

Plenty of room

tmcollins1965 . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Tablet works very well and has adequate storage.

New tablet

Steve . 1 year ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Very fast loading, nice slim design and excellent quality

Ease of use.

Richard Schipper . 1 year ago

Easyn to use-compact and attractive

Little But Worth It

Cuulwaters . 1 year ago

It’s not a power house, but the size is right for portability and it works just fine when handling applications and low intense games.

FAQs

TCL Tab 8 Plus Prepaid FAQs

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Abby . Oct 20, 2025

Does this pen have active pen/stylus technology?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support7 days

You can contact TCL for accessory compatibility options. https://support.tcl.com/contact-us -Meg

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RichardF . Sep 8, 2025

How is this different from a Kindle?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

A TCL Tab 8 Plus differs from a Kindle primarily in its screen technology, connectivity, and overall functionality. The TCL is a full-featured Android tablet, while a Kindle is a purpose-built E-Ink e-reader. -Red

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Chris . Feb 25, 2025

what is he model number

Answer from Verizon Customer Support8 months

Model 9138S-2AUHUS11 -Joe

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Uberlyft . Dec 14, 2024

Can this be used for Uber and Lyft driver apps?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support10 months

Please contact the app developer for more info. ~Geo

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Fran . Dec 1, 2024

Can this tablet also be used as a phone

Answer from TCL/Alcatel Mobile10 months

No, this tablet is not used like a phone with a dialer. However, the Google Play Store does have apps that can allow you to communicate when you're on the internet. You will need to have data plan to access the internet or have access to Wi-Fi internet. - Kevin.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support11 months

No as it cannot make/ receive calls. ~Peter

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TCL Tab 8 Plus . Oct 25, 2024

can this tablet be used to make phone calls

Answer from TCL Expert1 year

It is possible to use a third-party app downloaded from the Google Play Store for communication. However, you will still need to connect your device to the internet via Wi-Fi or Verizon cellular data network. - Kevin.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

You can use 3rd Party calling apps that use data connection (cellular or si-fi) found on the Play Store.

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Robyn miles . Sep 2, 2024

What should I do if my tablet was stolen?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

If you have insurance, here's a great link with steps: https://www.phoneclaim.com/verizon/ -Joe

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David . Aug 3, 2024

Can it double as a phone?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Not a standard feature. -Melissa

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Jun 26, 2024

who make TCL tablets

Answer from TCL/Alcatel Mobile1 year

TCL is the manufacturer. - Kevin.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

The manufacturer is TCL. https://www.verizon.com/tablets/tcl-tab-8-plus/ -Natasha

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Case . Apr 11, 2024

Is there a case that is compatible? I have ordered 2 from Amazon. One was too small and one was too big.

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year

Please see the link below for cases. https://www.verizon.com/products/verizon-rugged-case-for-tcl-tab-8/ -Natasha

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TCL Tab 8 Plus Prepaid

Reviews

3.9

Middling tablet with a great screen

Be a good tablet

Experience powerful sound

Attractive 8” HD display goes easy on the eyes

Multitask seamlessly with smooth performance

Battery power that won’t let you or your family down

Capture all of your moments in excellent detail

Experience powerful sound

Attractive 8” HD display goes easy on the eyes

Design

Accessibility

Battery

Network

Camera

Performance

Display

SKU#

What's in the box

TCL Tab 8 Plus Prepaid Reviews

3.9

Middling tablet with a great screen

Be a good tablet

Love it

Junk

Service good tablet not so good

Sucks

Plenty of room

New tablet

Ease of use.

Little But Worth It

TCL Tab 8 Plus Prepaid FAQs