Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" S9 FE+ Lavender 2023
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" S9 FE+ Lavender 2023
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its large, crisp display, long battery life, and versatile S Pen. Users praise its performance for note-taking, gaming, and media consumption, though some note the screen is not OLED and a few experienced minor software glitches. A couple of reviews mention misleading version information in the product listing.
Pros
- Large and crisp display
- Long battery life
- Versatile S Pen
- Good performance for multitasking
- Expandable storage
Cons
- Screen not OLED
- Misleading version info in listing
- Minor software glitches
- Camera quality slightly worse than older model
- S Pen button smaller than previous version
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" S9 FE+ | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Samsung | AMD Ryzen 5 1600★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | — | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 12.1" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Lenovo Tab Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.63 kg | 0.53 kg★ |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" S9 FE+ Lavender 2023
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
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
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" S9 FE+ wins 6 specs while Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus wins 8.