Lenovo Idea Tab Plus vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 7

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Idea Tab Plus compared with Xiaomi Pad 7
LenovoIdea Tab PlusXiaomiXiaomi Pad 7
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025October 2024
Display
Screen size12.1″11.2″
Resolution2560 × 16003200 × 2136 (better)
Sharpness249 pixels per inch344 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz (better)
Brightness600 nits–
Display typeIPS LCD; 16:10; 249 ppi; anti-fingerprint surface, with optional paper-like anti-glare version3.2K 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 detail600 nits typical; 800 nits high brightness mode800 nits peak brightness
Display features96% 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 certificationUp 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
ChipDimensity 6400Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUDimensity 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
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2–
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera13 MP autofocus13 MP, 1/3.06", f/2.2, PDAF
Front camera8 MP fixed focus, face unlock8 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 charging45 W45 W
Mobile data optionYesNo
StylusSupported, in the boxSupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail10,200 mAh typical rechargeable lithium-ion; maker up to 13 hours YouTube streaming or 13.5 hours Chrome browsing–
Charging45 W USB-C; a 10 V / 4.5 A adapter or no adapter depending on configuration45 W turbo charging (QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0, MI FC2.0); no adapter in the box
USB-CUSB-C (USB 2.0) with charging; 3-point keyboard pogo connector; microSD card slot, or nano-SIM plus microSD on global 5G modelsUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac 1x1; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi DisplayWi-Fi 6E, 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.4; AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
Mobile networkDocumented 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 supportLenovo 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
KeyboardsLenovo Folio Keyboard for Idea Tab Plus, using the 3-point pogo connector; selected UK bundles include itXiaomi Pad 7 / 7 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately
Design
Weight530 g500 g (better)
Thickness6.29 mm6.18 mm (better)
Height × width278.8 × 181.05 mm251.22 × 173.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52–
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsCamera-based face unlock–
SpeakersFour speakers with Dolby AtmosQuad speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesDual microphones–
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light and Hall sensors; GPS, GLONASS and Galileo; A-GPS and vibration motor on WWAN versionsAccelerometer, gyroscope, front ambient light (colour temperature) sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, IR remote control
MaterialsMetal case; 8.55 mm including camera bump–
ColoursLuna Grey, Cloud Grey and Sand Rose globally; documented UK base configuration is Luna GreyGray, Blue, Green
Software at launchAndroid 15; maker launch release promises two OS upgrades to Android 17 and four years of security updatesXiaomi HyperOS 2
In the boxDocumented UK configurations include a pen; folio, keyboard and adapter vary by bundleTablet, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card

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