Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
This budget tablet is praised for its value, especially for reading ebooks and manga, with sharp text and good battery life. However, the international version has region-locking issues, missing US setup option, and no charger included. Performance is acceptable for basic tasks if you manage background apps and cache.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great for reading ebooks and manga
- Sharp text quality
- Good battery life
- Easy setup
Cons
- Region-locked features
- No US option in setup
- No charger included
- Cannot root easily
- Stutters at 90Hz refresh rate
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 A 8.7" 11 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | 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 | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.7" | 12.1" |
| Resolution | 1340 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Lenovo Tab Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✗ |
| IP Rating | — | IP52 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ram (31st 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
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
