When it comes to budget tablets, expectations for camera capabilities are generally modest. The Teclast P26T falls into this category, with a camera setup that delivers a basic photography experience.
The tablet’s front-facing camera comes with a 2-megapixel resolution, producing images that lack sharpness and brightness, even in decent lighting conditions. While this resolution might suffice for video chats, users will have to make do with some quality trade-offs. The tablet must be held in portrait mode to use the selfie camera effectively, which can be awkward during extended video calls, especially since the camera’s left-of-center placement means a landscape orientation positions you off to the right side.
On the rear, the Teclast P26T features a main camera with a 5-megapixel resolution accompanied by an LED flash. Below it lies what appears to be a second lens, however, this is simply a 0.3-megapixel depth sensor used for additional data collection that assists with blurring effects in photographs. The main camera’s results could be described as somewhat blurry due to an obvious lack of sharpness. The resultant images are often pale with occasional color edges and blemishes, though the color accuracy seems to maintain a natural tone. Poor lighting conditions further exacerbate the issue, leading to images that are dark and indistinct.
The video capabilities of the main camera extend to recording at a resolution of up to 1080p at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. However, much like the still images, the video quality is hampered by the same lackluster clarity and pale color representation, rendering the footage less than ideal for most purposes.
Overall, the Teclast P26T’s camera system is indicative of the sacrifices often made to achieve a lower price point in the tablet market. Users in need of a basic camera for simple photography tasks and video chatting may find it acceptable, but those with higher expectations for a tablet’s imaging performance will likely be underwhelmed.
