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HMD T21 vs Lenovo Tab Plus

What T21 does better (4) and where Tab Plus wins (12) — every spec side by side.

HMD T21
HMD · 2024T21
5.2Score
4 advantages≈ $320
vs
Lenovo Tab Plus
Lenovo · 2024Tab Plus
6.5Score
12 advantages≈ $300
Higher score
3.9Display5.5
3.2Performance4.9
5.8Battery7.4
3.5Memory & storage6.1
5.9Features4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

T21Tab Plus
157.3 × 247.57.5174.3 × 268.37.7
T21Tab PlusDifference
Height247.5 mm268.3 mm−20.8 mm
Width157.3 mm174.3 mm−17 mm
Thickness7.5 mm7.7 mm−0.2 mm
Weight467 g650 g−183 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is T21 better than Tab Plus?

  1. Cellular (LTE)Yes · Tab Plus: No
  2. Weight467 g vs 650 g+39%
  3. Pixel density225 ppi vs 203 ppi+11%
  4. Thickness7.5 mm vs 7.7 mm+3%

Why is Tab Plus better than T21?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 8 GB2×
  2. Wired charging18 W vs 45 W2.5×
  3. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 90 Hz+50%
  4. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  5. Battery capacity8,200 mAh vs 8,600 mAh+5%
  6. Screen size10.4″ vs 11.5″+11%
  7. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+22%
  8. Process12 nm vs 6 nm2×
  9. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  10. Peak brightness360 nits vs 400 nits+11%
  11. Bluetooth5 vs 5.2+4%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio78.5% vs 80.5%+3%
Specifications

Side by side

HMD T21HMD T21≈ $3205.2
Lenovo Tab PlusLenovo Tab Plus≈ $3006.5
Design
Weight467 g650 g
Thickness7.5 mm7.7 mm
Height247.5 mm268.3 mm
Width157.3 mm174.3 mm
BackAluminium—
Ingress protection—IP52
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx2
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass—
ColoursBlack SteelLuna grey
Display
Screen size10.4″11.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,200 px1,200 px
Resolution (long side)2,000 px2,000 px
Pixel density225 ppi203 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness360 nits400 nits
Measured brightness—436 nits
Screen-to-body ratio78.5%80.5%
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc Tiger T612Mediatek Helio G99
Chip makerUnisocMediaTek
Process12 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G57Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score—545,546
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—2,024
Memory
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,200 mAh8,600 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging18 W45 W
Charged in 30 min—52%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesNo
5G—No
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.2
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
NFCYesNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Accelerometer, gyro
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperture—f/2
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Front camera8 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
EU label
Energy class—D
Battery charge cycles—1,000
Endurance per cycle—134 h
Repairability class—A
Drop resistance class—D
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