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Lenovo Idea Tab vs ZTE Pad

What Idea Tab does better (13) and where Pad wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Lenovo Idea Tab
Lenovo · 2025Idea Tab
6.2Score
13 advantages≈ $220
vs
ZTE Pad
ZTE · 2025Pad
6.3Score
5 advantages≈ $250
Higher score
6.7Display6.2
5.2Performance5.9
4.6Battery5.0
6.1Memory & storage5.8
5.0Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Idea TabPad
166.2 × 254.67168.4 × 256.97.7
Idea TabPadDifference
Height254.6 mm256.9 mm−2.3 mm
Width166.2 mm168.4 mm−2.2 mm
Thickness7 mm7.7 mm−0.7 mm
Weight480 g522 g−42 g

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

Why is Idea Tab better than Pad?

  1. RAM8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
  2. Pixel density274 ppi vs 206 ppi+33%
  3. Memory card slotYes · Pad: No
  4. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Pad: No
  5. Energy classE vs F
  6. Repairability classA vs B
  7. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+9%
  8. Weight480 g vs 522 g+9%
  9. Resolution (short side)1,600 px vs 1,200 px+33%
  10. Resolution (long side)2,560 px vs 1,920 px+33%
  11. Thickness7 mm vs 7.7 mm+10%
  12. Endurance per cycle94 h vs 89 h+6%

Why is Pad better than Idea Tab?

  1. Battery capacity7,040 mAh vs 7,670 mAh+9%
  2. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  3. Wired charging20 W vs 21 W+5%
  4. Rear camera8 MP vs 13 MP+62%
  5. Battery charge cycles1,000 vs 1,100+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Lenovo Idea TabLenovo Idea Tab≈ $2206.2
ZTE PadZTE Pad≈ $2506.3
Design
Weight480 g522 g
Thickness7 mm7.7 mm
Height254.6 mm256.9 mm
Width166.2 mm168.4 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Ingress protectionIP52—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
ColoursLuna grey, Polar blueBlack
Display
Screen size11″11″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,600 px1,200 px
Resolution (long side)2,560 px1,920 px
Pixel density274 ppi206 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits—
Measured brightness387 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio82.9%81.1%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300Unisoc T8100
Chip makerMediaTekUnisoc
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57
AnTuTu score562,445—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,048—
Memory
RAM8 GB6 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—
Memory card slotYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity7,040 mAh7,670 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Wired charging20 W21 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.2
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
USB version2—
NFCNoYes
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stylus supportYes—
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity (accessories only)Unspecified
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2.2—
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p—
Front camera5 MP5 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceZUI 17—
Major OS updates promised2—
EU label
Energy classEF
Battery charge cycles1,0001,100
Endurance per cycle94 h89 h
Repairability classAB
Drop resistance classEE
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