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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus vs Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
49.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
50.5Inno Score
41.3Performance33.3
49.6Display60.3
60.1Battery60.1
72.3Portability32.8
35.2Features67.2
3 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Plus2 spec wins — Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus scores 49.3 against 50.5 for Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 edges ahead in features and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 33
  • Stronger portability score: 72 vs 33
  • 100% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 6 GB
  • 32% lower weight: 530 g vs 775 g
  • Lower launch price: $270 vs $400

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 50
  • Stronger features score: 67 vs 35
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Has Keyboard support — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
Screen size12.1 ″12.1 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2560 x 16002560x1600
Pixel density249 ppi249 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness800 nits800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400MediaTek Dimensity 7400
Geekbench 6 (single)761Bottom 19%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,002Bottom 15%—
RAM12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
Capacity10,200 mAh10,200 mAh
Charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
Weight530 g+32%775 g
Thickness6.3 mm+7%6.8 mm
MaterialAluminumMetal

Camera

Camera comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera8 MP8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.25.4
CellularOptional 5G (Sub-6 GHz) on select modelsWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0 (charging, audio)

Features

Features comparison: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus versus Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
SpecLenovo Idea Tab PlusLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
StylusLenovo Tab Pen or Tab Pen Plus (bundled on some models)Lenovo Tab Pen Plus (sold separately)
Keyboard supportNoYes
SpeakersQuad speakers with Dolby AtmosJBL 9-unit speaker system (Dolby Atmos)
Operating systemAndroid 15Android 16

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