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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G vs Xiaomi Pad 8

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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

Xiaomi Pad 8

  • About 144 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11.2 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 3.1 - 128GB only, UFS 4.1.
  • 9,200 mAh battery capacity.
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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 if you want a smoother 144 Hz display, a sharper 344 ppi screen and 4K video.

Refresh

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

Display

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

Performance

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) processor
Xiaomi Pad 8
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) processor

Storage

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

Capacity

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

  • Smoother 144 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • Sharper screen: 344 ppi (vs 249 ppi).
  • Higher video resolution: 4K (vs 1080p).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
  • Lighter: 485 g (vs 530 g).

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PriorityLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8
Display12.1-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 249 ppi11.2-inch LCD display, 144 Hz, 344 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 6400 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor
Battery life10,200 mAh battery9,200 mAh battery
Weight530 g485 g
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
SoftwareAndroid 15, 2 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 16

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8
BrandLenovoXiaomi
ModelLenovo Idea Tab PlusXiaomi Pad 8
Announced2025, September 052025, September 25
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, OctoberAvailable. Released 2025, September 25
ModelsTB361ZU, TB361FU, ZAG70922US, ZAG71035SE25091RP04G
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, LHDC 5; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connector
CamerasRear: 13 MP, (wide), AF; Front: 8 MPRear: 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF; Front: 8 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
SAR EU—0.99 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8
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
Display12.1 inches, 424.5 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz, 600 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM)11.2 inches, 373.7 cm2 (~85.8% 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 (~344 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
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 825

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8
RAM6GB, 8GB, 12GB8GB, 12GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB
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

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8
Rear camera13 MP, (wide), AF13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front camera8 MP8 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera videoYes4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Rear camera features—LED flash, HDR
Front camera features—HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8
BatteryLi-Ion 10200 mAh9200 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 22.5 reverse wireless charging

Software

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

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8
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
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.4, 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
Water resistanceSplash resistant—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GXiaomi Pad 8
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsCloud grey, Luna grey, Sand roseBlack, Blue, Green
Stylus supportYes—

Audio

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

Similarities

  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 13 MP main cameras.

In summary

Choose Lenovo Idea Tab Plus for a larger battery and a larger screen; Xiaomi Pad 8 offers a smaller, smoother screen.

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