iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) vs Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
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| Feature |  iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) |  Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 111,000.00 | KSh 59,000.00 |
| Display | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 12.1-inch IPS LCD |
| Processor | Apple M2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 36.59 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | 10,200 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | 45 W wired |
| Weight | 617 g (Wi-Fi); 618 g (Cellular) | About 530 g |
| Stylus support | — | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus supported; availability varies by configuration |
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General
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | iPad Air 13-inch (M2, 2024) | Idea Tab Plus 5G |
| Announced | May 2024 | 2025 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO; Bluetooth: 5.3; USB: USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5, dual-band; Bluetooth: 5.2; USB: USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus; Front: 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | Rear: 13 MP autofocus; Front: 8 MP fixed focus |
Design
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm | 278.8 x 181.1 x 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 617 g (Wi-Fi); 618 g (Cellular) | About 530 g |
| Build materials | Aluminum unibody | Metal unibody; glass front |
| Construction | — | Metal unibody; glass front |
Display
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 12.1-inch IPS LCD |
| Screen resolution | 2732 x 2048 pixels, 264 ppi | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating | No named display-protection glass specified by Lenovo |
| Display features | Liquid Retina IPS LCD, True Tone, P3 wide color, 500 nits (11-inch) / 600 nits (13-inch) | 90 Hz, up to 800 nits outdoor mode, 96% DCI-P3 |
Performance
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency) | 2 x Cortex-A76 up to 2.5 GHz + 6 x Cortex-A55 up to 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Apple 9-core GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable storage | No | microSD up to 2 TB |
| Memory card slot | — | microSD up to 2 TB |
Cameras
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus | 13 MP autofocus |
| Front camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | 8 MP fixed focus |
| Rear camera features | Smart HDR 4, panorama, True Tone flash | Autofocus |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front camera features | Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 | Fixed focus |
| Front camera video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | 1080p at 30 fps |
| Rear video | — | 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front video | — | 1080p at 30 fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 36.59 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | 10,200 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | 45 W wired |
Software
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 17.5 at launch | Android 15 with Lenovo ZUI 17 at launch |
Network
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G |
| SIM | eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models | Nano-SIM |
| Mobile network | — | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO | Wi-Fi 5, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS/GNSS on cellular models; iBeacon | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Radio | No | FM radio support varies by market |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Durability
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Lenovo |
Features
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Touch ID, accelerometer, three-axis gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, gyro, ambient light sensor, hall sensor |
| Colors | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey |
| Speakers | — | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Stylus support | — | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus supported; availability varies by configuration |
Audio
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Landscape stereo speakers | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Audio features | — | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone jack: No |
Protection
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Lenovo |
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