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Lenovo Idea Tab 5G vs Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch

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Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

  • 480 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 32,000In Stock
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Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch

Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch

  • 406 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 9.7 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 25,200In Stock
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Redmi Pad ProKSh 39,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Idea Tab 5G if you want a larger 11-inch screen, Nano-SIM - cellular model only and Bluetooth 5.2. Choose the Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch if you want a smoother 120 Hz display, a brighter display (600 nits) and a lighter build (406 g).

Weight

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
480 g
Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
406 g

Refresh

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate
Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
About 120 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
About 11 inch screen
Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
About 9.7 inch screen

Performance

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor
Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm) processor

Capacity

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G
7,040 mAh battery capacity
Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
7,600 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Idea Tab 5G

  • Larger 11-inch screen (vs 9.7-inch).
  • Nano-SIM - cellular model only.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.0).

Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch

  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • Brighter display: up to 600 nits (vs 500).
  • Lighter: 406 g (vs 480 g).

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PriorityLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Display11-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 274 ppi9.7-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 268 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 6300 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAMUp to 6 GB RAM
StorageUp to 256 GB storageUp to 128 GB storage
Battery life7,040 mAh battery7,600 mAh battery
Charging20 W wired charging18 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
BrandLenovoRedmi
ModelLenovo Idea TabXiaomi Redmi Pad 2 9.7
Announced2025, September 072026, April 28
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, OctoberAvailable. Released 2026, April 28
ModelsTB336FU, TB336ZU—
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, accessory connector pinsMobile network: No cellular connectivity; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band; Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX; USB: USB Type-C
CamerasRear: 8 MP, (wide), AF; Front: 5 MPRear: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; Front: 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Dimensions254.6 x 166.2 x 7 mm (10.02 x 6.54 x 0.28 in)226.5 x 148 x 7.4 mm (8.92 x 5.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight480 g (1.06 lb)406 g (14.32 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum backGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Display11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits9.7 inches, 294.5 cm2 (~87.9% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)1280 x 2048 pixels (~268 ppi density)
Display features90Hz, 500 nits; Anti-reflection coating (optional)120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 610

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
RAM4GB, 8GB4GB, 6GB
Storage128GB, 256GB64GB, 128GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Expandable storagemicroSDXCmicroSDXC
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Rear camera8 MP, (wide), AF8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front camera5 MP5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera videoYes1080p@30fps
Front camera videoYes1080p@30fps
Rear camera features—LED flash

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
BatteryLi-Ion 7040 mAhLi-Po 7600 mAh
Charging20W wired18W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 2 major OS updatesAndroid 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GNo cellular connectivity
SIMNano-SIM - cellular model onlyNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model onlyNot applicable
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 / 1800 - cellular model only—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - cellular model only—
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - cellular model only—
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only—
GPRS—No
EDGE—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASSNo
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, accessory connector pinsUSB Type-C

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
Water resistanceSplash resistantDust protected and splash resistant

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
ColorsLuna grey, Polar blueGraphite Gray, Silver
Stylus supportYes—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Audio features—24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Idea Tab 5GRedmi Pad 2 9.7-inch
EnergyClass E—
Battery94:01h endurance, 1000 cycles—
Free fallClass E (9 falls)—
RepairabilityClass A—

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Lenovo Idea Tab for a larger screen and Nano-SIM - cellular model only; Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inch offers a smaller, smoother screen.

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In-stock alternatives

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusFor Lenovo Idea Tab 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab A9 PlusView product ↗Lenovo Tab M11 with S-Pen + Folio CaseFor Lenovo Idea Tab 5GLenovo Tab M11 with S-Pen + Folio CaseView product ↗Redmi Pad SEFor Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inchRedmi Pad SEView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusFor Redmi Pad 2 9.7-inchSamsung Galaxy Tab A11 PlusView product ↗

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