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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) vs Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2

WINNER
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1)
69.2Inno Score
VS
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
69.1Inno Score
70.3chipPerformance72.6
81.8Display75.9
58.7Battery60.1
47.6Portability62.7
74.4Features67.2
3 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1)8 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) scores 69.2 against 69.1 for Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) edges ahead in features and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1)

  • Stronger display score: 82 vs 76
  • Stronger features score: 74 vs 67
  • 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 800 nits
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2

  • Stronger portability score: 63 vs 48
  • 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
  • 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 21% higher Pixel density: 319 ppi vs 264 ppi
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) versus Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1)Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
Screen size12.9 ″13 ″+1%
Panel typeLiquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Resolution2732x20483504 x 2190
Pixel density264 ppi319 ppi+21%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,600 nits+100%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) versus Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1)Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
ChipsetApple M1Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu—2,276,931Top 35%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—654,784Top 34%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—763,593Top 35%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—350,859Top 23%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—507,695Top 38%
AnTuTu 12—2,476,345Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,135Top 36%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—6,855Top 33%
RAM8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB128GB / 256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) versus Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1)Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
Capacity10,758 mAh+5%10,200 mAh
Charging20 W45 W+125%

Design

Design comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) versus Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1)Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
Weight682 g598 g+12%
Thickness6.4 mm6.2 mm+3%
MaterialAluminumAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) versus Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1)Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
Rear camera12 MP13 MP+8%
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) versus Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1)Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 6.0
Cellular5G optionalWi-Fi only
USBThunderbolt / USB 4USB-C (5Gbps, DisplayPort output)

Features

Features comparison: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) versus Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
SpeciPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1)Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
StylusApple Pencil (2nd generation)Lenovo Tab Pen Plus (bundled on some models)
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersQuadQuad JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemiPadOS 14.5Android 16

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