Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation vs Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1"
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation 2015, A8, 2GB, 16GB, Space Gray
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 6400, 8GB, 128GB, Luna Grey
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation 2015, A8, 2GB, 16GB, Space Gray
The iPad mini receives mostly positive feedback for its condition, price, and user-friendliness, especially as a gift or for children. However, a few buyers received defective units with scratches or that wouldn't turn on, and one noted the battery drains faster than larger iPads. Overall, it's seen as a good value refurbished option, though quality control can be inconsistent.
Pros
- Great condition like new
- Affordable price
- User-friendly and convenient
- Perfect size for travel
- Good as a gift
Cons
- Battery drains faster than larger iPads
- Some units arrived scratched or damaged
- Some units would not turn on
- Setup difficult for Windows users
- Price of new model not much higher
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 mini 7.9" 4th Generation | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple★ | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Processor (2.50 GHz ) |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| GPU | — | Integrated Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.9" | 12.1" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wireless-AC | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Lenovo Tab Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation 2015, A8, 2GB, 16GB, Space Gray
- Strong sharpness (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average gpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %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 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.