Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Blue 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
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Blue 2024
The iPad receives high praise for its speed, storage capacity, and crisp display, with users noting it outperforms older models like the Mini 5 and even iPhone Pro Max for gaming. However, a few issues include receiving the wrong color (silver instead of blue) and poor delivery service from FedEx. Overall, it is considered a great value for browsing, gaming, and everyday tasks.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Ample storage capacity
- Crisp and clear display
- Great for gaming
- Good value for browsing and everyday tasks
Cons
- Wrong color shipped (silver instead of blue)
- Poor FedEx delivery service
- Lacks 120Hz refresh rate
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 1600★ | Apple A17 Pro |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.1" | 8.3" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2266 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 800 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Tab Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✗ |
| IP Rating | IP52 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.53 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| OS | Android 15 | iPadOS |
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
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Blue 2024
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong screen (69th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.