Lenovo debuts new affordable tablet with 12.7-inch display and large battery

Lecoo, a sub-brand of Lenovo, has introduced a new affordable tablet. It will be available in China from November 27, 2025, with the initial starting price being CNY 1,104, around $156. However, the retail starting price of the pad is CNY 1,399, about $197.

Called the Lecoo Tablet 12.7, it's powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, a mainstream SoC that was released in 2022. It's the same chipset that powers phones like the Redmi Note 14 LTE and tablets like the 2024 Lenovo Tab Plus (curr. $194.99 on Amazon). It's paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage.

There's a microSD card slot, which can hold up to a 1 TB card. As for the screen, the Lecoo Tablet 12.7 has a 12.7-inch display with a resolution of 2176x1600 pixels and a 90 Hz refresh rate. Lenovo says that it has multiple eye-protection features to ensure a comfortable viewing experience.

Another notable feature of this new affordable tablet is the quad-speaker setup, which aims to deliver immersive audio. A large 10,200 mAh battery powers the internals of the pad, and it can be charged at 18 W.

Regarding the camera setup, Lenovo has integrated an 8 MP sensor on both the front and the back. Other highlights include a metal design, support for a detachable keyboard through the Pogo Pin connector, and a lightweight build. The company has yet to share whether this affordable tablet will make a global debut, but it's worth mentioning that not all Lecoo products make it outside China.