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Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 8

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LenovoLegion Tab Gen 3XiaomiXiaomi Pad 8
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2025September 2025
Display
Screen size8.8″11.2″
Resolution2560 × 16003200 × 2136
Sharpness343 pixels per inch344 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate165 Hz144 Hz
Brightness500 nits–
Display typeLTPS LCD; 16:10; 343 ppi; glossy surfaceLCD crystal-clear display; 3:2 aspect ratio
Pixel density–345 ppi
Brightness detail500 nits typical; 900 nits in high brightness mode800 nits peak; UK FAQ typical-brightness figure conflicts with its stated maximum, so typical brightness is omitted
Display features98% DCI-P3; 1500:1 contrast; Dolby Vision and HDR10; 10-point touch; 87% screen-to-body ratio; TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, hardware Low Blue Light and Precise Touch12-bit colour and 68 billion colours, DCI-P3, HDR10 and Dolby Vision; up to 360 Hz finger sampling and 240 Hz pen sampling; Original color PRO, sunlight and reading modes, adaptive colours, Pro HDR, wet touch and 10x super resolution; TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications; Panda-X glass and full-range DC dimming (maker UK FAQ)
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPUSnapdragon 8 Gen 3, octa-core (one Cortex-X4, five Cortex-A720, two Cortex-A520); Cortex-X4 up to 3.3 GHz4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.2 GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 3.0 GHz, two Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and two Cortex-A720 at 2.0 GHz; 8 GB LPDDR5X or 12 GB LPDDR5T RAM; 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 256 GB UFS 4.1 storage, 512 GB storage technology unpublished on the UK sheet
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPUAdreno 825
AI engine–Hexagon processor (maker UK FAQ)
Cameras
Rear camera13 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera13 MP autofocus plus 2 MP fixed-focus macro, with flash13 MP, 1/3.06-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, ƒ/2.2 and PDAF; document, teleprompter, dynamic shot, HDR and professional video modes
Front camera8 MP fixed focus; face unlock8 MP, 1/4-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, ƒ/2.28; portrait, teleprompter, dynamic shot and HDR modes
Video recording–Rear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p/720p at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 16.06 hoursUp to 17.78 hours
Battery (mAh)6,550 mAh9,200 mAh
Fastest charging–45 W
Mobile data optionNoNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itNoYes
Battery life detail6,550 mAh typical rechargeable lithium-ion; maker up to 16.06 hours online video, 68.24 hours online music, 18.58 hours online meetings or 16.44 hours web browsing9,200 mAh typical and 9,000 mAh rated; maker claims 17.78 hours continuous video streaming or 13.25 hours online meetings, tested internally
ChargingUK product page advertises 68 W fast charging; current PSREF USB-PD footnote specifies 50 W for maximum charging speed and lists 45 W, 68.2 W or no bundled adapter. Dual USB-C ports support bypass charging but cannot charge simultaneously.45 W turbo charging; QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC2.0; no adapter in the UK box; reverse wired charging up to 22.5 W (maker UK FAQ)
USB-CUSB-C (USB 2.0) with charging, OTG and audio; second USB-C (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2) with charging, DisplayPort output, OTG and audioUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps with a compatible separately sold cable; OTG and DisplayPort Alt Mode 1.2 (maker UK FAQ)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi DisplayWi-Fi 7 capability, regional and local-network restrictions apply; 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast and IPv6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0 (maker UK FAQ); AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
Mobile networkNo WWAN supportWi-Fi only; no satellite positioning or memory card support (maker UK FAQ)
Stylus supportSupported; PSREF says pen sold separately. UK site also offers a Tab Pen bundle.Xiaomi Focus Pen and Focus Pen Pro supported; magnetic charging; Focus Pen Pro sold separately
Keyboards–Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately
Design
Weight350 g485 g
Thickness7.79 mm5.75 mm
Height × width208.54 × 129.46 mm251.22 × 173.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52IP52
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsCamera-based face unlock; no fingerprint reader (Windows Central and 9to5Google)AI face unlock
SpeakersTwo 2712 superliner speakers with Dolby AtmosQuad speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 200% volume boost relative to the previous volume step, maker laboratory claim
MicrophonesDual microphones–
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor, proximity and ambient light sensor, electronic compass; dual X-axis haptic motorsAccelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, RGB LED and IR remote control
MaterialsMetal case; Legion Coldfront vapour-chamber coolingFull-metal unibody (maker UK overview); FAQ separately describes metal and plastic bezel components
ColoursEclipse Black and Glacier White globally; documented UK configuration is blackGray, Blue and Pine Green
Software at launchAndroid 14 with ZUI 16.1; maker launch release promises Android 15, 16 and 17 and four years of security updates through 2029Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16; HyperAI feature and app availability varies by region
In the boxFolio case and glass film vary by configuration; PSREF lists 45 W or 68.2 W adapters or no adapter. UK base SKU ends WOA; optional UK pen bundle is listed separately.Tablet, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter

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