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HMD T21 vs Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1

What T21 does better (2) and where Idea Tab Plus 12.1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

HMD T21
HMD · 2024T21
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $320
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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1
Lenovo · 2025Idea Tab Plus 12.1
3 advantages≈ $300
3.9Display7.6

Why is T21 better than Idea Tab Plus 12.1?

  1. Cellular (LTE)Yes · Idea Tab Plus 12.1: No
  2. Weight467 g vs 480 g+3%

Why is Idea Tab Plus 12.1 better than T21?

  1. Peak brightness360 nits vs 600 nits+67%
  2. Screen size10.4″ vs 12.1″+17%
  3. Bluetooth5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

HMD T21HMD T21≈ $3205.2
Design
Weight467 g480 g
Thickness7.5 mm—
Height247.5 mm7 mm
Width157.3 mm—
BackAluminium—
Ingress protection—IP52
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx2
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass—
ColoursBlack Steel—
Display
Screen size10.4″12.1″
PanelIPS LCD—
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,200 px—
Resolution (long side)2,000 px—
Pixel density225 ppi—
Refresh rate60 Hz—
Peak brightness360 nits600 nits
Screen-to-body ratio78.5%—
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc Tiger T612MediaTek Dimensity
Chip makerUnisocMediaTek
Process12 nm—
CPU cores8—
CPU frequency1.8 GHz—
GPUMali-G57—
Memory
RAM4 GB—
Storage (max)128 GB—
Storage (base)64 GB—
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotYes—
Battery
Battery capacity8,200 mAh—
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging18 W—
Wireless chargingNo—
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesNo
eSIMNo—
Dual SIMNo—
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth55.2
USBUSB Type-C 2.0—
USB version2—
NFCYes—
GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO—
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5 mm headphone jackYes—
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)—
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP—
Rear cameras1—
Ultra-wide cameraNo—
Optical stabilisationNo—
Max video1080p—
Front camera8 MP—
4K front-camera videoNo—
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13—
PlatformAndroid—
EU label
Battery charge cycles—1,000
Endurance per cycle—107 h
Repairability class—A
Drop resistance class—E
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