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Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 vs Xiaomi Pad 8

Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2
50.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Pad 8
70.3Inno Score
33.3Performance73.3
60.3Display78.4
60.1Battery50.5
32.8Portability85
67.2Features67.2
2 spec wins — Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 25 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 8

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Pad 8 wins this tablet face-off, 70.3 to 50.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+52) and performance (+40). Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2

  • Stronger battery score: 60 vs 51
  • 11% higher capacity: 10,200 mAh vs 9,200 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 8

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 33
  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 60
  • Stronger portability score: 85 vs 33
  • 100% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 6 GB
  • 38% higher Pixel density: 344 ppi vs 249 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2Xiaomi Pad 8
Screen size12.1 ″+8%11.2 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2560x16003200x2136
Pixel density249 ppi344 ppi+38%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness800 nits800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2Xiaomi Pad 8
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
RAM6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB/256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2Xiaomi Pad 8
Capacity10,200 mAh+11%9,200 mAh
Charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2Xiaomi Pad 8
Weight775 g485 g+37%
Thickness6.8 mm5.8 mm+15%
MaterialMetalAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2Xiaomi Pad 8
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Front camera8 MP8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2Xiaomi Pad 8
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
CellularWi-Fi onlyWi-Fi only
USBUSB-C 2.0 (charging, audio)USB-C 3.2

Features

Features comparison: Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 versus Xiaomi Pad 8
SpecLenovo Tab Plus Gen 2Xiaomi Pad 8
StylusLenovo Tab Pen Plus (sold separately)Xiaomi Focus Pen
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersJBL 9-unit speaker system (Dolby Atmos)Quad
Operating systemAndroid 16Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

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