– Outdated specifications (12nm processor, 1280×800 display, 128GB SD limit)
– Low price (~$78) suitable for basic use like reading or video
– Thick bezels and heavy build (570g, 9.8mm)
– Underwhelming battery (5000mAh) and media features (Wi-Fi 5, 5MP cameras)
– Feels like a device from a decade ago
Introducing the Acer A312 Pad
So Acer has announced a new tablet in China, and when you look at its design and specs it realy feels like something that should of come out a decade ago. Called the Acer A312 Pad, this device also comes with a pretty low price tag that matches its age. Its basicly a cheap option for kids or just for reading and watching videos, nothing more fancy then that.
Screen, Performance and Memory
The A312 Pad has very thick bezels around its 10.1-inch display that only runs a 1280 x 800 resolution. This screen has a standard 60Hz refresh rate and it supports 10-point multi-touch for input. Under the hood, your getting a 12nm MediaTek MT8768 processor, which is also known as the Helio P22T and its around six years old now. The tablet includes 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There is a microSD card slot too, but the maximum capacity it supports is a measly 128GB wich is quite limited.
Cameras, Connectivity and Battery
On both sides of the tablet there is a 5MP camera, and the rear camera even includes an LED flash for better photos in the dark. It does have Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 5 for connectivity, plus it has stereo speakers. The battery capacity is a 5,000mAh unit, wich should give decent life for basic tasks. The tablet weighs in at 570g and its 9.8mm thick, but Acer does not mention the version of Android it will run on.
Pricing and Availability
The Acer A312 Pad has a price tag of CNY 525 which is around $78 or €67. However, in certain regions you can get discounts that bring the price down to CNY 499, which is about $74 or €63. So for the price its really not a bad deal if you just need something simple.














