Lenovo Idea Tab Plus vs Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
41.3Performance85.7
49.6Display36.7
60.1Battery43.3
72.3Portability32
35.2Features56.8
7 spec wins — Lenovo Idea Tab Plus4 spec wins — Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) wins this tablet face-off, 55.3 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and features (+22). Lenovo Idea Tab Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 32
- 300% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 2 MP
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $270 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 35
- 455% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,118 vs 2,002
- 221% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,442 vs 761
- 33% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.1 ″+1% | 12 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PixelSense IPS LCD touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2196x1464 |
| Pixel density | 249 ppi+13% | 220 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits+100% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 761Bottom 19% | 2,442+221%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,002Bottom 15% | 11,118+455%Top 11% |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,200 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 530 g+23% | 686 g |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm+19% | 7.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP+300% | 2 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | Optional 5G (Sub-6 GHz) on select models | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a) |
Features
| Spec | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Lenovo Tab Pen or Tab Pen Plus (bundled on some models) | Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), sold separately |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos | Stereo (2W, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Windows 11 Home |
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