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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus vs Xiaomi Pad 8

What Idea Tab Plus does better (6) and where Pad 8 wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
Lenovo · 2025Idea Tab Plus
7.7Score
6 advantages≈ $320
vs
Xiaomi Pad 8
Xiaomi · 2025Pad 8
8.5Score
14 advantages≈ $280
Higher score
7.9Display8.6
5.6Performance8.7
8.6Battery7.6
7.0Memory & storage6.7
5.6Features7.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Idea Tab PlusPad 8
181.1 × 278.86.3173.4 × 251.25.8
Idea Tab PlusPad 8Difference
Height278.8 mm251.2 mm+27.6 mm
Width181.1 mm173.4 mm+7.7 mm
Thickness6.3 mm5.8 mm+0.5 mm
Weight530 g485 g+45 g

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

Why is Idea Tab Plus better than Pad 8?

  1. Cellular (LTE)Yes · Pad 8: No
  2. 5GYes · Pad 8: No
  3. Battery capacity10,200 mAh vs 9,200 mAh+11%
  4. Screen size12.1″ vs 11.2″+8%
  5. Memory card slotYes · Pad 8: No
  6. GPSYes · Pad 8: No

Why is Pad 8 better than Idea Tab Plus?

  1. AnTuTu score519,771 vs 2,296,0774.4×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,021 vs 6,7693.3×
  3. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 144 Hz+60%
  4. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 7+40%
  5. Pixel density249 ppi vs 344 ppi+38%
  6. CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 3.21 GHz+28%
  7. Max video1080p vs 4K
  8. Weight530 g vs 485 g+9%
  9. USB version2 vs 3.2+60%
  10. Process6 nm vs 4 nm+50%
  11. Resolution (short side)1,600 px vs 2,136 px+34%
  12. Resolution (long side)2,560 px vs 3,200 px+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Pad 8Xiaomi Pad 8≈ $2808.5
Design
Weight530 g485 g
Thickness6.3 mm5.8 mm
Height278.8 mm251.2 mm
Width181.1 mm173.4 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Ingress protectionIP52—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
ColoursCloud grey, Luna grey, Sand roseBlack, Blue, Green
Display
Screen size12.1″11.2″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,600 px2,136 px
Resolution (long side)2,560 px3,200 px
Pixel density249 ppi344 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits800 nits
Measured brightness618 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio84.1%85.8%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6400Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.5 GHz3.21 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 825
AnTuTu score519,7712,296,077
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,0216,769
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory card slotYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity10,200 mAh9,200 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging45 W45 W
Charged in 30 min38%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesNo
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.4
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
USB version23.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)YesYes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesNo
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO—
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2f/2.2
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceZen UI 17HyperOS 3
Major OS updates promised2—
EU label
Energy classF—
Battery charge cycles1,000—
Endurance per cycle108 h—
Repairability classA—
Drop resistance classE—
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