Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025

Lenovo
73 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4" S9+ Graphite 2023

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4" S9+ Graphite 2023

Samsung
45 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025

88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

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
👍 Screen quality 3
👍 Audio quality 3
👍 Multitasking performance 2
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Included accessories 2
👎 Initial lag 2

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4" S9+ Graphite 2023

88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its excellent condition, fast performance, and premium features like the genuine S Pen and impressive sound quality. A few minor cosmetic scuffs and missing accessories (e.g., SD card tray pin, original charger) are noted, but they do not detract from the overall satisfaction. Most users feel the tablet offers outstanding value for its price, especially as a refurbished unit.

Pros
  • Excellent condition
  • Fast performance
  • Genuine S Pen included
  • Impressive sound quality
  • Great value for price
Cons
  • Minor cosmetic scuffs on back
  • Missing SD card tray ejection pin
  • Non-original charging cable
  • Generic packaging
  • S Pen color mismatch (black instead of beige)
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Value for money 4
👍 S pen quality 4
👍 Sound quality 2
🤔 Packaging and accessories 5
🤔 Cosmetic condition 3

Scores

Reading
Lenovo
76
Samsung
44
Art Design
Lenovo
74
Samsung
50
Entertainment
Lenovo
74
Samsung
49
Student
Lenovo
71
Samsung
41
Productivity
Lenovo
64
Samsung
41
Business
Lenovo
62
Samsung
37

Specifications

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4" S9+
Processor
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 1600★—
CPU Multi-Core Score
12,251
No data
Cores8★—
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★—
GPU Benchmark Score
7,269
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR4X★—
Storage128 GB256 GB★
Storage TypeUFS—
Expandable✓★✗
Display
Size12.1"12.4"
Resolution2560 px2560 px
PanelIPSAMOLED★
Refresh Rate90 Hz★—
Brightness800 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2★—
USB-C1★—
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelLenovo Tab PenS Pen
Fingerprint Reader✗—
Face Unlock✗—
IP RatingIP52IP68
Physical
Weight0.53 kg★0.87 kg
OSAndroid 15Android

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 S9+ 12.4" S9+ Graphite 2023

  • Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong storage (74th percentile)
  • Strong ram (66th percentile)
  • Below average battery (30th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (35th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus

Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment