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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G vs Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G

  • 530 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 12.1 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 59,000In Stock
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Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

  • About 144 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11.2 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 3.1 - 128GB only, UFS 4.1.
  • 9,200 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 87,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G if you want a bigger 10,200 mAh battery, a larger 12.1-inch screen and Nano-SIM - cellular model only. Choose the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro if you want faster 67 W charging, a smoother 144 Hz display and a sharper 345 ppi screen.

Refresh

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
About 144 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
About 12.1 inch screen
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
About 11.2 inch screen

Performance

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) processor
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor

Storage

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
UFS 2.2
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
UFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.1

Capacity

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
10,200 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
9,200 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G

  • Bigger battery: 10,200 mAh (vs 9,200 mAh).
  • Larger 12.1-inch screen (vs 11.2-inch).
  • Nano-SIM - cellular model only.
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro

  • Faster rated wired charging: 67 W (vs 45 W).
  • Smoother 144 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • Sharper screen: 345 ppi (vs 249 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 13 MP).
  • Higher video resolution: 4K (vs 1080p).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 5).

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PriorityLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Display12.1-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 249 ppi11.2-inch LCD display, 144 Hz, 345 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 6400 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
MemoryUp to 12 GB RAMUp to 16 GB RAM
StorageUp to 256 GB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Battery life10,200 mAh battery9,200 mAh battery
Charging45 W wired charging67 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
BrandLenovoXiaomi
ModelLenovo Idea Tab PlusXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Announced2025, September 052025, September 25
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, OctoberAvailable. Released 2025, September 25
ModelsTB361ZU, TB361FU, ZAG70922US, ZAG71035SE25097RP43G
ConnectivityMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort, accessory connector pinsMobile network: No cellular connectivity; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
CamerasRear: 13 MP, (wide), AF; Front: 8 MPRear: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; Front: 32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Dimensions278.8 x 181.1 x 6.3 mm (10.98 x 7.13 x 0.25 in)251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)
Weight530 g (1.17 lb)485 g or 494 g (1.07 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum backGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Additional body features—Stylus support (magnetic)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Display12.1 inches, 424.5 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz, 600 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM)11.2 inches, 371.5 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)
Screen resolution2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density)2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~345 ppi density)
Display features90Hz, 600 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM); Anti-reflection coating (optional)68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 830

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
RAM6GB, 8GB, 12GB8GB, 12GB, 16GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.1
Expandable storagemicroSDXCNo
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Rear camera13 MP, (wide), AF50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front camera8 MP32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Rear camera videoYes4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Rear camera features—Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR
Front camera features—HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
BatteryLi-Ion 10200 mAh9200 mAh
Charging45W wired67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 22.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 2 major OS updatesAndroid 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GNo cellular connectivity
SIMNano-SIM - cellular model onlyNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model onlyNot applicable
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 / 1800 - cellular model only—
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41 - cellular model only—
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - cellular model only—
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only—
GPRS——
EDGE——

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASSNo
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort, accessory connector pinsUSB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
Infrared port—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Water resistanceSplash resistant—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsCloud grey, Luna grey, Sand rosePine Green, Blue, Gray
Stylus supportYes—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
EnergyClass F—
Battery107:53h endurance, 1000 cycles—
Free fallClass E (5 falls)—
RepairabilityClass A—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8 Pro
Loudspeaker—-22.7 LUFS (Excellent)
Battery—Active use score 13:39h

Similarities

  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use A2DP (connectivity).
  • Both use cm2 (display).

In summary

Choose Lenovo Idea Tab Plus for a larger battery and a larger screen; Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro offers faster wired charging and a smaller screen.

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