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MagyarLenovo Tab P12 Pro Review: 5G Tablet Laptop Alternative with large 120 Hz Display
The Tab P12 Pro is Lenovo’s response to Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S-series. This flagship tablet features a Snapdragon 870 as well as fast UFS 3.1 storage. Compared to its predecessor it grew in size to now 12.6 inches, and it finally features an AMOLED panel with a refresh rate higher than 60 Hz. Stylus support is available on this 120 Hz panel as well.
Depending on SKU this premium tablet comes with either 6 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB of UFS storage or 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage with a 5G option in select markets. US prices start $700.
Potential Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.1 % | 03/2022 | Lenovo Tab P12 Pro SD 870, Adreno 650 | 565 g | 5.6 mm | 12.60" | 2560x1600 | |
| 88.8 % | 10/2021 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 Kirin 9000E, Mali-G78 MP22 | 609 g | 6.7 mm | 12.60" | 2560x1600 | |
| 88.1 % | 10/2020 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus SD 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650 | 575 g | 5.7 mm | 12.40" | 2800x1752 | |
| 86.2 % | 09/2021 | Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 SD 870, Adreno 650 | 830 g | 6.2 mm | 13.00" | 2160x1350 | |
| 91.3 % | 06/2021 | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 M1, M1 8-Core GPU | 682 g | 6.4 mm | 12.90" | 2732x2048 |
Case – Tab P12 Pro Without a Notch
Thanks to its two-tone aluminum alloy case the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro looks and feels very premium. Its matte rear cover ensures proper camouflage for fingerprints and smudges. Unfortunately, it lacks an IP certification to ensure protection against ingress of dust and water.
All physical buttons feature a very clear and precise accentuation point and sit firmly inside their respective cutouts. As with Samsung Galaxy Tab S models ergonomics suffer slightly due to its blocky design and thin case. With less than 6 mm (0.24 inches) this 12.6-inch tablet is very thin yet weighs a solid 565 g (1,25 lbs).
At the front we find a protective layer of Gorilla Glass 5 protecting the flat display surface. The bezels around the large OLED display are relatively narrow resulting in a high screen to body ratio of 89 %.
The included Lenovo Precision Pen 3 can be attached magnetically to its back and be charged wirelessly at the same time. The magnetic charging area is highlighted in a darker shade of gray. The 4-point Pogo pin connector at the bottom offers an alternative way to attach the stylus to the tablet.
Connectivity – Lenovo Tab Serves as Monitor
The Tab P12 Pro offers various intriguing features that make it more than just a multimedia consumption device. Nevertheless, it excels in this regard as well thanks to its quad-speaker array and its fast UFS storage. In addition, its card reader supports microSD cards with up to 1 TB capacity that can hold files larger than 4 GB in size thanks to its support for the exFAT file system.
When it comes to productivity the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro offers a wide array of features, such as the 4-pin connector for the magnetically attached Book Cover keyboard dock or the DisplayPort 1.4 protocol carried over its USB-C port with support for a secondary external 60 Hz 4K (2160p) display. Alternatively, the Unity application allows for the Tab P12 Pro to be used as a secondary 12.6-inch display for Windows computers, albeit with a refresh rate limited to just 30 Hz, while maintaining its capabilities for touch and stylus input.
Other features include a fingerprint reader inside the power button, support for Micracast, and USB-OTG. The single USB-C port is connected to a USB 3.2 Gen 2 bus.
MicroSD Card Reader
When benchmarked with our Angelbird V60 reference card performance was not quite where we expected it to be. We were also unable to run our cross platform disk test due to software incompatibilities.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 (Huawei NanoMemory) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro (Angelbird V60) | |
Software – Tab P12 Pro with Android 11
By default, the Tab P12 Pro comes with Android 11 and Lenovo’s own user interface overlay. At the time of writing security patches were as of December 2021 and thus no longer up-to-date.
According to Lenovo’s update matrix this premium tablet is scheduled to receive software support and security patches until November 2024. Unfortunately, Lenovo does not specify how many Android feature upgrades it will receive. We do, however, expect it to receive an upgrade to Android 12 shortly given the recent release of a beta version of said OS update (Android 12L Beta 3).
In addition to a vanilla user interface experience with little to no bloatware and account management for multiple user accounts Lenovo’s user interface offers access to Google’s Entertainment Space and Kids Space. Streaming contents can be enjoyed in high definition on its 12.6-inch display thanks to its DRM-L1 certification.
Another feature is a productivity mode reminiscent of a Windows 11 desktop. Open apps are displayed at the very bottom of the display and can be launched in separate windows therefrom. Those windows can then be placed freely on the screen and minimized, resized, or closed. Again, just like in Windows.
Communication and GNSS – Lenovo Tablet without GPS
As we had the Wi-Fi model with Bluetooth 5.2 in review our unit lacked a GPS modem. Optionally, the Tab P12 Pro can be ordered with a Snapdragon X55 5G modem. Despite a built-in NFC chip, the Lenovo tablet does not support any near-field communication protocols. Instead, the chip is used for charging the Precision Pen 3 as well as data transfers.
The tablet supports Wi-Fi 6 in the 2.4 and 5 GHz band and achieved high transfer speeds of more than 700 Mbps on average when connected to our Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 reference router.
As mentioned above our review unit was unable to connect to any location service satellites. If this is on your Tab P12 Pro wish list you have to get the more expensive 5G SKU as it, unlike the Wi-Fi model, comes with a built-in GPS modem.
| Networking | |
| iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 | |
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus | |
| iperf3 receive AX12 | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 | |
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro | |
Cameras – Lenovo Tablet with Dual-Camera Array
At the front we find a single 8 MP camera supported by a ToF sensor. The latter is used for face recognition and not actual photography. The camera is built into the bezel above the display. It features an aperture of f/2.0 and takes decent photos with slightly overexposed highlights and a level of details similar to that of a good mid-range smartphone.
The back the Lenovo premium tablet features a dual-camera array consisting of a 12 MP main camera with an aperture of f/2.4 and a 5 MP wide-angle camera. Focus and level of details as captured by the main camera in good light are very good for a tablet, and we found no major color deviations (DeltaE >15). Low-light situations will require major compromises though.
In comparison, the wide-angle camera took much less detailed photos, particularly towards the edges where fine details are all but missing and illumination is less than ideal. However, for taking photos of and digitizing large documents the wide-angle lens can be a quite useful feature.
Videos are recorded in UHD at 30 FPS when using the main camera with neither the wide-angle nor the front-facing camera supporting 4K video recording. Switching between the lenses while recording is not supported on the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
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Accessories and Warranty – Lenovo Tab P12 Pro with Keyboard Dock
Included in the box we find the Precision Pen 3, a modular 30 W power supply (10 V / 3.0 A), a USB cable, and a card slot ejection tool. Additional input devices are available as optional accessories.
For example, a 2-in-1 keyboard cover turns this tablet into a portable 2-in-1 laptop alternative and sells for $150. The combined weight of the tablet plus keyboard cover and pencil increases to 1,005 g (2.22 lbs).
Unlike European customers that get to enjoy two years of warranty US customers are once again limited to just 12 months. Lenovo’s Premium Care warranty extensions are available in select markets with prices and conditions varying from one country to another.
Input Devices & Handling – Tab P12 Pro with Stylus Support
The 12.6-inch OLED panel registers finger input very quickly. Animations are smooth thanks to the 120 Hz panel, which helps make both finger and stylus input buttery smooth and fast.
The included Lenovo Presision Pen 3, which supports the usual 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, worked great for taking notes, and it felt very comfortable when held in hand thanks to its ergonomic design.
Fast movements resulted in visible display lag while slow movements when attempting to draw a line produced a minor wobble. All things considered the stylus worked very well and better than a Surface Slim Pen 2 but it was not as sensitive as an S-Pen.
The fingerprint reader that is integrated into the power button worked very fast but turned out not to be particularly reliable overall. In comparison, the tablet’s face detection feature worked very reliably and oftentimes faster in adequately lit space. Considering that the tablet features a ToF sensor at the front we expect the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro’s face recognition feature to be more secure than 2D variants thereof that rely solely on the front-facing camera.
Display – Lenovo Tablet with OLED
The Tab P12 Pro’s 16:10 OLED display runs at a native resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and, unlike its predecessor, at a high refresh rate of 120 Hz. In addition, Lenovo emphasizes the panels’ HDR10/HDR10+ capabilities. However, we were only able to determine a maximum brightness of 605 nits in the APL50 test with a pattern of alternating dark and bright patches, which is not particularly high for HDR contents. Accordingly, we would not expect too much of the Tab P12 Pro in this regard.
Having said that the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro’s maximum brightness on an all-white image is very good, and much brighter than for example a Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. Unfortunately, like all OLED displays the Tab P12 Pro uses PWM for brightness regulation.
We were able to detect a PWM frequency of around 245 Hz at brightness levels of 25 % and below with a much more uniform and consistent amplitude at higher brightness levels. As with all OLED panels sensitive users should keep in mind that they might have issues with this panel due to its low frequency. Even the Apple iPad Pro 12.9’s Mini LED backlight flickered, albeit at a very high frequency.
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Brightness Distribution: 97 %
Center on Battery: 552 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.43 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 2 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
100% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.253
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro AMOLED, 2560x1600, 12.60 | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 OLED, 2560x1600, 12.60 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Super AMOLED, 2800x1752, 12.40 | Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 IPS, 2160x1350, 13.00 | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 IPS mini-LED, 2732x2048, 12.90 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 3% | -2% | -32% | 8% | |
| Brightness middle | 552 | 383 -31% | 441 -20% | 404 -27% | 620 12% |
| Brightness | 555 | 390 -30% | 447 -19% | 374 -33% | 612 10% |
| Brightness Distribution | 97 | 94 -3% | 98 1% | 85 -12% | 96 -1% |
| Black Level * | 0.4 | ||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 3.43 | 2.1 39% | 2.4 30% | 2.94 14% | 1.8 48% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 7.25 | 3.7 49% | 4.1 43% | 8.74 -21% | 4.9 32% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2 | 2.1 -5% | 2.9 -45% | 4.3 -115% | 3.1 -55% |
| Gamma | 2.253 98% | 2.14 103% | 2.01 109% | 2.14 103% | 2214 0% |
| CCT | 6417 101% | 6258 104% | 6469 100% | 7084 92% | 6892 94% |
| Contrast | 1010 |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 245.1 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 245.1 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 245.1 Hz is relatively low, so sensitive users will likely notice flickering and experience eyestrain at the stated brightness setting and below. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17900 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
A total of three color modes with manual color temperature adjustment are available on the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro. As usual, we ran our tests using a photo spectrometer and the CalMAN software and chose the “Balanced” profile. In this color setting, color deviations are not particularly high, especially in the P3 color space, and the slightly elevated Delta E deviations in sRGB of 3.4 when compared with other premium tablets will be practically unnoticeable during everyday use.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 3 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 3 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 13 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 10 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 5 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 5 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 18 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms). | ||
Outdoors, the tablet remained well readable in both the shade and the sun. Only in direct sunlight did usability suffer greatly due to the reflections on the Tab P12 Pro’s display.
Viewing angles are between good and very good. Colors remain accurate and consistent, and we only noticed a minor decrease in brightness as well as a minor yet noticeable blue tint at extreme angles.
Performance – Lenovo Tablet with Qualcomm SoC
The Snapdragon 870 is a powerful 7nm SoC with a single very fast so-called “Prime Core” running at up to 3.2 GHz, three Cortex A77-based performance cores running at up to 2.42 GHz, and four Cortex A55-based efficiency cores running at up to 1.8 GHz. It is paired with an Adreno 650 GPU.
In everyday use, this 2019-introduced high-end SoC achieved a decent level of system performance thanks to its total of 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Animations are smooth thanks to the fast 120 Hz display and load times are low courtesy of the tablet’s fast UFS 3.1 storage. Compared to Lenovo’s own Yoga Tab-series and Tab P11-series the Tab P12 Pro has a significantly improved subjective everyday performance.
In our benchmarks, the Tab P12 Pro’s Snapdragon 870 performed slightly faster than the Yoga Tab 13’s. Overall, the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro’s performance is in line with its competitors as long as you ignore the Apple M1 featured in the iPad Pro 12.9.
| AImark - Score v2.x | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (111838 - 123847, n=9) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro | |
| Average of class Tablet (4468 - 6865, n=6, last 2 years) | |
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 | |
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 (Safari 14.1.1) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro (Chrome 98) | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 (Chrome 92) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (60.7 - 108.3, n=12) | |
| Average of class Tablet (19.9 - 236, n=59, last 2 years) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 (Huawei Browser 11.1.4.302) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus (Samsung Browser 12.1) | |
| JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro (Chrome 98) | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 (Chrome 92) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (105.1 - 184.5, n=9) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus (Samsung Browser 12.1) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 (Huawei Browser 11.1.4.302) | |
| Average of class Tablet (57.3 - 135.7, n=5, last 2 years) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 (Safari 14.1.1) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro (Chrome 98) | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 (Chrome 92) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (94 - 155, n=13) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus (Samsung Browser 12.1) | |
| Average of class Tablet (34 - 342, n=42, last 2 years) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 (Huawei Browser 11.1.4.302) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 (Safari 14.1.1) | |
| Average of class Tablet (14.7 - 376, n=52, last 2 years) | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 (Chome 92) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 (Huawei Browser 11.1.4.302) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus (Samsung Browser 12.1) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (51.4 - 77, n=12) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro (Chrome 98) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 (Safari 14.1.1) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro (Chrome 98) | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 (Chrome 92) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (20543 - 41256, n=13) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus (Samsung Browser 12.1) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 (Huawei Browser 11.1.4.302) | |
| Average of class Tablet (2672 - 74614, n=72, last 2 years) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Tablet (451 - 34733, n=59, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus (Samsung Browser 12.1) | |
| Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 (Huawei Browser 11.1.4.302) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (1055 - 1792, n=13) | |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 (Chrome 92) | |
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro (Chrome 98) | |
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 (Safari 14.1.1) | |
* ... smaller is better
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus | Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 | Average 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | Average of class Tablet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | 62% | -1% | -1% | 34% | -33% | ||
| Sequential Read 256KB | 1782 | 2031 14% | 1675 -6% | 1431 -20% | 1760 ? -1% | 850 ? -52% | |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 758 | 1559 106% | 732 -3% | 711 -6% | 1134 ? 50% | 532 ? -30% | |
| Random Read 4KB | 232.5 | 310 33% | 230.1 -1% | 249.1 7% | 281 ? 21% | 167 ? -28% | |
| Random Write 4KB | 189.2 | 369.7 95% | 205 8% | 215.2 14% | 311 ? 64% | 150.8 ? -20% |
Gaming – Tab P12 Pro Scores 120 FPS
Despite its size the Tab P12 Pro is very well suited for various games available in Google’s Play Store given its relatively low weight. The Adreno 650 may be more than two years old at this point but it continues to offer adequate gaming performance, nonetheless.
We determine a system’s gaming capabilities by running GameBench, and doing so revealed a short 120 FPS spike in Armajet with an average of 85 FPS.
Even demanding games such as PUBG Mobile can be enjoyed smoothly in maximum details. The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro managed a solid 60 FPS in HD settings and 40 FPS in UHD with no sudden performance drops.
Emissions – Cool Lenovo Tablet
Temperature
The tablet’s metal case remained cool even under high load, and we were only able to detect a 10 °C increase to 40 °C under load at the front.
Running the GFXBench battery test we determine how well the Snapdragon 870 performs under long-lasting sustained load, and we are happy to report that it did very well and remained very consistent. The same results were achieved in 3DMark’s stress tests with a very good score of 99 % certifying a very consistent performance for this Qualcomm SoC.
3DMark Wild Life Stress Test
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 39.6 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 38.7 °C / 102 F, compared to the average of 33.3 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.9 °C / 79 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.
Speakers
The Tab P12 Pro features a total of four JBL speakers, two on the right and two on the left-hand side, with four Dolby Atmos-certified audio channels at 1.5 W each.
Overall sound quality is very good with detectable hints of bass. In return, mids and highs are not very linear. Maximum volume was determined to be a decent 89 dB(A).
Given the lack of 3.5-mm audio jack the only way to connect wired headphones or speakers is through the tablet’s USB-C port. A dongle for analog audio devices is not included. Alternatively, the tablet also supports Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connections.
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (89.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 11.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.7% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.1% away from median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 17% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 81% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 23%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 10% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 88% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 5.8% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.9% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (7.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 0% of all tested devices in this class were better, 0% similar, 99% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 23%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 1% of all tested devices were better, 0% similar, 99% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Energy Management – Long-Lasting Lenovo Tablet
Power Consumption
The Tab P12 Pro’s 10,200 mAh lithium-polymer battery supports Quick Charge 4.0 and can be charged from near empty to full in a mere 1:45 hours. A compatible 30 W power supply is included in the box.
Overall power consumption was very good for a 12.6-inch device, especially when compared to the Yoga Tab 13.
| Off / Standby |   0.1 / 0.3 Watt |
| Idle |  2.2 / 2.6 / 3.2 Watt |
| Load |
7.1 / 11.5 Watt |
    
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| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 10200 mAh | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 10050 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus 10090 mAh | Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 10000 mAh | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -129% | -6% | -31% | -108% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 2.2 | 6.2 -182% | 2.41 -10% | 3 -36% | 1.8 18% |
| Idle Average * | 2.6 | 9.07 -249% | 3.4 -31% | 3.4 -31% | 9.6 -269% |
| Idle Maximum * | 3.2 | 9.12 -185% | 3.43 -7% | 4.1 -28% | 9.8 -206% |
| Load Average * | 7.1 | 8.79 -24% | 6.63 7% | 9.9 -39% | 12.2 -72% |
| Load Maximum * | 11.5 | 12.07 -5% | 10.29 11% | 13.8 -20% | 12.6 -10% |
* ... smaller is better
Power Consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power Consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)
Battery Life
In our Wi-Fi test with display brightness normalized to 150 nits the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro managed a good 10.5 hours in 120 Hz mode, and an even longer 15 hours in our video playback test with disabled communication modules.
| Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 10200 mAh | Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021 10050 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus 10090 mAh | Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 10000 mAh | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 A2378 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | 54% | -6% | 69% | 2% | |
| Reader / Idle | 1034 | 2080 101% | 898 -13% | 2536 145% | |
| H.264 | 892 | 1367 53% | 620 -30% | 1199 34% | 818 -8% |
| WiFi v1.3 | 627 | 740 18% | 425 -32% | 1056 68% | 673 7% |
| Load | 236 | 342 45% | 355 50% | 306 30% | 255 8% |
Pros
Cons
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro Verdict
The Tab P12 Pro is a very good premium tablet at a high price. For an Android tablet, its starting price of $699 is fairly high.
In return, the Tab P12 Pro offers quite a lot, such as dual-monitor support or the capability to serve as a secondary display for a Windows computer, a sleek user interface, a premium build quality, excellent speakers, and last but not least a good battery life. Having said that the Yoga Tab 13 ran quite a bit longer.
The display is where the Tab P12 Pro really shines, as it has been improved massively over its predecessor’s, the Tab P11 Pro's. The new display is not only much brighter, it also runs at a high refresh rate of 120 Hz. The Tab P12 Pro did very well when compared Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, the king of the hill in the Android tablet segment of the market. The same can be said about its included Lenovo Pen 3.
The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro offers a lot for fans of Android tablets.
However, Samsung is clearly ahead when it comes to software. If extended support with regular updates is what you are after a Galaxy premium tablet might be a better choice. After all, Lenovo only guarantees three years of security updates that were already out of date on our review unit and (most likely) no more than two major operating system upgrades.
Price and Availability
The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro is currently available through Lenovo’s own webstore with prices starting at $700.
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
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08/30/2022 v7
Marcus Herbrich
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