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TCL Nxtpaper 10S vs Apple iPad Air (2020) Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
TCL Nxtpaper 10S
TCL
TCL Nxtpaper 10S
7.5 / 10
Compass Score
From 6 critic reviews
Full review →
Apple iPad Air (2020)
Apple
Apple iPad Air (2020)
8.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 49 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

Nxtpaper 10S

iPad Air (2020)

+
Good
+ Excellent screen
+ Supports 2nd Generation Apple Pen
+ New color options
+ Fast processor
+ USB-C type port
−
Not
− Expensive with accessories added
− No FaceID
− 64GB baseline storage
Spec data

How they compare

Nxtpaper 10S
iPad Air (2020)
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
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OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
MediaTek MT8768 Octa-core
Processor
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
18W
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
490g (17.3 oz)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Nxtpaper 10S
9.5" × 6.3"
iPad Air (2020)
9.7" × 7"
Thickness · to scale
Nxtpaper 10S
0.3"
iPad Air (2020)
0.2"
Height
9.5" (241.3 mm)
Height
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Width
6.3" (159.2 mm)
Width
7" (178.5 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
Depth
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Weight
490g (17.3 oz)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Screen
10.1"
Screen
10.9"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

Nxtpaper 10S vs iPad Air (2020): FAQ

Which is better, the Nxtpaper 10S or iPad Air (2020)?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPad Air (2020) earns a Compass Score of 8.9 compared to 7.5 for the Nxtpaper 10S. That 1.4-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated April 2026. Suggest a correction →