Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 Gray 2025
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
What Buyers Say
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 Gray 2025
Users are overwhelmingly satisfied with this Blackview tablet, praising its excellent value for money, bright display, and stable performance even with heavy use like gaming. The included case and screen protector are appreciated extras. A few minor issues were noted, such as a boot-up quirk and average sound quality, but responsive customer support quickly resolved any problems.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Bright and crisp display
- Stable performance even with heavy use
- Includes case and screen protector
- Responsive customer support
Cons
- Minor boot-up quirk in vertical position
- Average sound quality
- Parental control app issue (being fixed)
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
| Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | — | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS |
| Expandable | — | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.7" | 12.1" |
| Resolution | — | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Cellular | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Lenovo Tab Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✗ |
| IP Rating | — | IP52 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 0.53 kg★ |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 Gray 2025
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong storage (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average feature (27th percentile)
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
Pricing
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 Gray 2025
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
