Apple iPad (A16) vs Lenovo Yoga Tab

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iPad (A16) compared with Yoga Tab
AppleiPad (A16)LenovoYoga Tab
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025September 2025
Display
Screen size10.86″11.1″
Resolution2360 × 16403200 × 2000 (better)
Sharpness265 pixels per inch340 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz (better)
Brightness500 nits600 nits (better)
Display typeLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCD; sold as 11-inch, 10.86 inches measured diagonally as a rectangleLTPS IPS LCD; 16:10; 340 ppi; anti-fingerprint surface
Brightness detail–600 nits typical; 800 nits peak
Pixel density264 ppi–
Display featuresTrue Tone; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating98% DCI-P3; 1400:1 contrast; Dolby Vision; 10-point touch; 88% screen-to-body ratio; 0.4 mm Gorilla Glass 7i; TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free and hardware Low Blue Light
Performance
ChipA16Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory6 GB12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better)256 GB
CPU5-core CPUSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 QCM8650Q, six-core (one Cortex-X4 at 3.3 GHz, four Cortex-A720 at 2.95 GHz and one Cortex-A520 at 2.1 GHz)
GPU4-core GPUQualcomm Adreno 750
AI engine16-core Neural EngineMaker up to 20 TOPS AI performance
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP13 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP13 MP (better)
Rear camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 413 MP f/2.2 autofocus plus 2 MP fixed-focus macro, with flash
Front cameraLandscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.413 MP f/2.2 fixed focus; 101-degree field of view; face unlock
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation (1080p and 720p)–
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 12 hours
Battery (mAh)–8,860 mAh
Battery capacity28.93 Wh–
Mobile data optionYesNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile data8,860 mAh typical rechargeable lithium-ion; maker up to 12 hours YouTube streaming or web browsing
ChargingVia USB-C power adapter (not included) or computerMaker launch release lists 68 W; current UK page says 45 W USB-PD reaches maximum charging speed and recommends a Lenovo 68 W charger. PSREF lists a 45 W adapter or no adapter; no single maximum selected here.
USB-CUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s); one external display up to 4K at 60HzUSB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), charging, DisplayPort output and audio; 3-point keyboard pogo connector
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; eSIM onlyNo WWAN support
Stylus supportApple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil (1st generation) with the USB-C to Apple Pencil AdapterLenovo Tab Pen Pro with 8,192 pressure levels, tilt, palm rejection, haptic feedback, double tap and wireless charging; included in documented UK configurations
KeyboardsMagic Keyboard FolioLenovo Yoga Tab Keyboard Pack; UK bundles with keyboard are available
Design
Weight477 g458 g (better)
Thickness7 mm6.2 mm (better)
Height × width248.6 × 179.5 mm255.52 × 165.84 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP53
Operating systemiPadOSAndroid
BiometricsTouch ID in the top buttonCamera-based face unlock
SpeakersLandscape stereo speakersFour speakers (two tweeters and two woofers) with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesDual microphonesDual microphones
SensorsThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensorAccelerometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor and RGB sensor; no vibration motor
Materials100% recycled aluminium in the enclosure and metal chassis; 40% recycled content overallMetal case; 8.29 mm including the camera bump
ColoursSilver, Blue, Pink, YellowLuna Grey and Seashell
Software at launchiPadOS 18Android 15; maker launch release promises three OS upgrades to Android 18 and four years of security updates
In the boxiPad, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)UK 12 GB / 256 GB models include Tab Pen Pro; folio, keyboard and adapter depend on bundle

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