Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation vs Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1"
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation 2017, A9 third-generation, 32GB, Silver
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 6400, 8GB, 128GB, Luna Grey
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation 2017, A9 third-generation, 32GB, Silver
The iPad itself is praised for its performance and value, with many users finding it works great for basic tasks and entertainment. However, there are significant concerns about battery issues and activation problems, with one user reporting both units they purchased failed to activate. Overall, while many are satisfied, the negative experiences are detailed and verified, lowering the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Great performance
- Good value for money
- Easy setup
- Works well for basic tasks
- Perfect for kids' entertainment
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- Activation issues
- Device freezes and crashes
- Generic charger charges slowly
- Not all units work properly
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 6400, 8GB, 128GB, Luna Grey
The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus is widely praised for its excellent value, vibrant display, good battery life, and smooth performance for everyday tasks like media consumption, note-taking, and light gaming. Many users appreciate the included stylus and AI features, though some find the AI intrusive and the device comes with unwanted bloatware. A few reviewers note inconsistent performance under heavy load, slow Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5), and a non-functional battery charge limiter.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Vibrant and sharp display
- Good battery life
- Smooth performance for daily tasks
- Included stylus and AI features
Cons
- Pre-installed bloatware and unwanted apps
- Intrusive AI features hard to disable
- Inconsistent performance under heavy load
- Slow Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5 only)
- Non-functional battery charge limiter
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.65 GHz none★ | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Processor (2.50 GHz ) |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| GPU | M9 | Integrated Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 12.1" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Lenovo Tab Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation 2017, A9 third-generation, 32GB, Silver
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong affordability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 6400, 8GB, 128GB, Luna Grey
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.