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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
The article reviews Lenovo's Idea Tab Plus, a 12.1-inch Android tablet that targets students and everyday users with pen input, a bright 2.5K IPS display and fast charging. Testers highlight its solid mid-range performance, generous storage and Dolby Atmos speakers at a competitive price around 299 Euro, while noting some feature compromises.

Pros

+ stylus included
+ lightweight and high-quality aluminum case
+ microSD slot for cards up to 2 TB
+ precise GPS
+ IPS display lacks PWM
+ charging at up to 45 watts
+ long battery life
+ good speakers

Cons

- updates only for 4 years
- only WiFi 5
- no fingerprint sensor
- average performance
- no mobile network variant in sight

The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus is a 12.1-inch Android 15 tablet aimed at students and general users, combining a 2.5K IPS 90 Hz display with native pen support. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC with ARM Mali-G57 MP2 graphics, 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256 GB UFS 2.2 storage, expandable via microSD up to 2 TB. Reviewers note its bright screen (up to 800 nits HBM), 4 Dolby Atmos speakers and lightweight 530 g metal chassis as strong points for media consumption and note-taking. The 10,200 mAh battery supports 45 W fast charging, and connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS and USB-C with Power Delivery. Camera hardware (13 MP rear, 8 MP front) and mid-range graphics performance are considered adequate but not standout, making it unsuitable for demanding 3D gaming. Priced around 299 Euro with an average rating of roughly 74–79%, the tablet is positioned as an affordable, well-equipped all-rounder with some compromises in premium features such as HDR and top-tier performance.

Specifications

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus (Idea Tab Series)
Processor
Mediatek Dimensity 6400 8 x 2 - 2.5 GHz
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
, LPDDR4X
Display
12.10 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 249 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, native pen support, IPS, 2.5K, brightness 600 nits (typical) / 800 nits (HBM), 96% DCI-P3, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Storage
256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash, 256 GB 
, 238 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: USB-C, Card Reader: microSD up to 2 TB, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Accelerometer, Hall sensor, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, DRM Widevine L1, Camera2 API Full
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.55 x 278.8 x 181.05 ( = 0.34 x 10.98 x 7.13 in)
Battery
10200 mAh Lithium-Ion, 45W max. charging speed
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 15
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix auto focus
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix fixed focus
Additional features
Speakers: 4 speakers with Dolby Atmos support, Keyboard: virtual, pen, USB-C 2.0 cable, SIM tool, quick start guide, warranty information, 24 Months Warranty, IP52 certified; case material: metal; no HDR support; GPS: GPS (L1), GLONASS (L1), Galileo (E1); Bluetooth codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LC3, Opus; update policy: 2 OS upgrades, 4 years of security updates, fanless
Weight
530 g ( = 18.7 oz / 1.17 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
299 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 72.23% - average
Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 46%, features: 38%, display: 87% mobility: 78%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 98%

Reviews for the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus

78.9% An affordable 12-inch all-rounder with a stylus & fast charging - Lenovo Idea Tab Plus tablet review | Notebookcheck
The Lenovo IdeaTab Plus makes it a pretty easy decision for buyers. For under $290, you get a lightweight and well-equipped 12.1-inch tablet that comes with a stylus. It's primarily intended as a companion for university lectures. However, the IdeaTab Plus is just as well-suited for surfing or streaming, as our review demonstrates.
70% Lenovo Idea Tab Plus review: A cheap and cheerful tablet for students
Source: It Pro English
Sadly, this is no tablet for a business. Or anyone with a serious aspiration to illustrate and draw. Our view might have been different if we had the keyboard, but given the low spec processor, it's hard to see this as a professional device. But then, it is aimed at students, and for that purpose, it does just fine. Split-screen views across a surprisingly bright and colorful display will help anyone study. And the battery life is commendable at this price range. But it is worth investing in a better stylus regardless of your use case.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/11/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Lenovo drops two new AI-powered tablets for creativity and productivity at IFA 2025
Source: Expert Reviews English
And just like the Yoga Pad, you can pair this with the Lenovo Tab Pen Plus, as well as the standard Tab Pen, and a keyboard case. There’s also a simple folio case that doubles as a kickstand and includes a handy divet for storing and charging your stylus. Both tablets are due this month – we only have a release window of September 2025 currently – and come in a range of colours. The Lenovo Yoga Pad is offered in either Luna Grey or Seashell, and starts at 499€, while the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus comes in Luna Grey, Cloud Grey or Sand Rose, and starts at 299€. UK pricing is still to be confirmed. I’ll be getting my hot little hands on both models in the near future, so check back in soon to see what I make of Lenovo’s latest tablets.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2025

Foreign Reviews

70% Lenovo Idea Tab Plus Test: Geheimtipp oder Riesenenttäuschung?
Source: Tablet Blog German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
IdeaTab Plus: Lenovo bringt preiswertes Tablet mit Tastatur
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/24/2025
Recensione Lenovo Idea Tab Plus: Il tablet per TUTTI
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/29/2025
70% Test de la Lenovo Idea Tab Plus, l’idée cadeau pour un étudiant ?
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/06/2025
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

Comment

ARM Mali-G57 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. Based on the Valhall architecture.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Dimensity 6400: The CPU offers a total of eight cores, which are divided into two clusters. One has two ARM Cortex-A76 performance cores with up to 2.5 GHz each, while the other has six ARM Cortex-A55 energy-saving cores with up to 2.0 GHz each. LPDDR4x RAM with 2,133 MHz can be used as RAM and UFS 2.2 is supported as internal memory. The Dimensity 6300 is very similar to the old Dimensity 6080.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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Ninh Duy, 2025-11-27 (Update: 2025-12- 6)