NEC announces Lavie Tab T8 with October 29 launch in Japan
The Android 15 tablet starts at ¥37,180 and supports microSD expansion up to 1TB. International availability has not been announced.
NEC has unveiled its 2026 Lavie Tab T8, with Japanese sales scheduled for October 29, 2026. The Android 15 tablet pairs an 8.7-inch display with a MediaTek Helio G85 processor. Pricing is ¥37,180 for the 64GB version, designated TAB08/H06, and ¥40,480 for the 128GB T0855/MAS model.
Both configurations have 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and allow storage expansion through microSD cards up to 1TB. The processor has eight CPU cores running at up to 2GHz, alongside Mali-G52 graphics. The IPS LCD has a resolution of 1,340 × 800 pixels and an aspect ratio of 15:9. NEC lists peak brightness at 480 nits and support for 10 simultaneous touch points.
A 5,100mAh battery allows charging at up to 20W when used with a compatible charger. The tablet includes Dolby Atmos-compatible stereo speakers, an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing camera. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 5, plus USB-C and a 3.5mm headphone socket. Face recognition is also supported.
The Lunar Gray tablet weighs around 320g and measures 211 × 124.8 × 8.5mm. A compatible keyboard and cover are available separately. NEC has not announced availability outside Japan.
