Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 vs Moto Pad (2026)
73.3Performance33.3
73.3Display36
53.9Battery29.4
100Portability66.7
20Features67.2
6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 51 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 wins this tablet face-off, 64.1 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+40) and display (+37). Moto Pad (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 33
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 67
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger features score: 67 vs 20
- 25% higher Screen size: 11 ″ vs 8.8 ″
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $849
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8.8 ″ | 11 ″+25% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3040x1904 | 2000 x 1200 |
| Pixel density | — | 213 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+83% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits+100% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — |
| RAM | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,000 mAh+17% | 7,700 mAh |
| Charging | 65 W+225% | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 360 g+27% | 490 g |
| Thickness | — | 7.4 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | — | 13 MP |
| Front camera | — | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| USB | — | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Yes | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | — | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers tuned by JBL | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | — | Android 15 |
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