Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Dark Green 2024
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this tablet, praising its excellent screen, audio, and smooth multitasking performance for the price. The included pen and magnetic folio case are standout features that enhance usability for drawing and everyday tasks. While some note a slight initial lag when apps load, the device quickly becomes snappy and is considered unbeatable value, especially when on sale around $200.
Pros
- Excellent screen quality
- Great audio and speakers
- Smooth multitasking performance
- Included pen for drawing
- Magnetic folio case
Cons
- Slight initial lag when loading apps
- Cannot connect to TV via HDMI
- Not as fast as flagship phones
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Dark Green 2024
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 is praised for its speed, reliability, and rugged build, making it ideal for outdoor and marine use. Users appreciate the expandable storage and improved GPS, but some are disappointed by limited app compatibility and the lack of phone call capability. The green color is also noted as hard to spot in the woods.
Pros
- Fast and reliable performance
- Rugged and durable build
- Expandable storage via SD card
- Improved GPS accuracy
- Good for outdoor and marine use
Cons
- Cannot make phone calls
- Limited app compatibility
- Green color hard to spot in woods
- No ANT+ connectivity
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600★ | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.1" | 8" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 800 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Tab Pen | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.53 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Dark Green 2024
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025 offers 2.1x better value for money
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.
