Lenovo Idea Tab Plus vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LenovoIdea Tab Plus | XiaomiXiaomi Pad 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2025 | October 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 12.1″ | 11.2″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3200 × 2136 (better) |
| Sharpness | 249 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz (better) |
| Brightness | 600 nits | – |
| Display type | IPS LCD; 16:10; 249 ppi; anti-fingerprint surface, with optional paper-like anti-glare version | 3.2K display, 3:2, 345 ppi; IPS LCD per GSMArena (Xiaomi doesn't name the panel type); 11.2 inches measured as a full rectangle |
| Brightness detail | 600 nits typical; 800 nits high brightness mode | 800 nits peak brightness |
| Display features | 96% DCI-P3; 1300:1 contrast; 10-point touch; 87.5% screen-to-body ratio; TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free and hardware Low Blue Light; optional Reflection Free certification | Up to 144 Hz; up to 360 Hz touch sampling (240 Hz with pen); 68 billion colours; DCI-P3; HDR10; Dolby Vision; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware), Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Dimensity 6400 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| CPU | Dimensity 6400, octa-core (two Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz and six Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz) | Octa-core, up to 2.8 GHz; 4 nm; Adreno GPU |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Rear camera | 13 MP autofocus | 13 MP, 1/3.06", f/2.2, PDAF |
| Front camera | 8 MP fixed focus, face unlock | 8 MP, 1/4", f/2.28 |
| Video recording | – | Rear up to 4K at 30 fps; front up to 1080p at 30 fps |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 13 hours | – |
| Battery (mAh) | 10,200 mAh (better) | 8,850 mAh |
| Fastest charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Mobile data option | Yes | No |
| Stylus | Supported, in the box | Supported, sold separately |
| Keyboard made for it | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life detail | 10,200 mAh typical rechargeable lithium-ion; maker up to 13 hours YouTube streaming or 13.5 hours Chrome browsing | – |
| Charging | 45 W USB-C; a 10 V / 4.5 A adapter or no adapter depending on configuration | 45 W turbo charging (QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0, MI FC2.0); no adapter in the box |
| USB-C | USB-C (USB 2.0) with charging; 3-point keyboard pogo connector; microSD card slot, or nano-SIM plus microSD on global 5G models | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac 1x1; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi 6E, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4; AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 |
| Mobile network | Documented UK TB361FU configuration is Wi-Fi. Global TB361ZU 5G models support Sub-6 GHz and voice calls; their body is 6.49 mm thick rather than 6.29 mm. | – |
| Stylus support | Lenovo Tab Pen or Tab Pen Plus; 4,096 pressure levels, tilt and palm rejection; Pen Plus adds remote control. Documented UK configurations include a pen. | Xiaomi Focus Pen, sold separately |
| Keyboards | Lenovo Folio Keyboard for Idea Tab Plus, using the 3-point pogo connector; selected UK bundles include it | Xiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 530 g | 500 g (better) |
| Thickness | 6.29 mm | 6.18 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 278.8 × 181.05 mm | 251.22 × 173.42 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP52 | – |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | Camera-based face unlock | – |
| Speakers | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos | Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | Dual microphones | – |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light and Hall sensors; GPS, GLONASS and Galileo; A-GPS and vibration motor on WWAN versions | Accelerometer, gyroscope, front ambient light (colour temperature) sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, IR remote control |
| Materials | Metal case; 8.55 mm including camera bump | – |
| Colours | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey and Sand Rose globally; documented UK base configuration is Luna Grey | Gray, Blue, Green |
| Software at launch | Android 15; maker launch release promises two OS upgrades to Android 17 and four years of security updates | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| In the box | Documented UK configurations include a pen; folio, keyboard and adapter vary by bundle | Tablet, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card |
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