Lenovo became one of the most important tablet manufacturers after releasing several high-end models. This year, the company came up with a new value for money tablet with very interesting specifications and an affordable price: the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2: it is a very good upgrade of the original Tab P11 and it adds a few nice specifications great for today’s users. It is time for us to compare it to one of the best tablets in terms of quality price ratio released this year: the Redmi Pad. Another device with great performance, well-balanced specifications, and an amazing price tag. If you want to discover all of the differences between these two Android tablets, go ahead with the comparison between the main specifications of the Redmi Pad and the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2.
Xiaomi Redmi Pad vs Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad | Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 250.5 x 158.1 x 7.1 mm, 465 grams | 269.1 x 169.4 x 7.4 mm, 520 g |
| DISPLAY | 10.61 inches, 1200 x 2000p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 11.5 inches, 1200 x 2000p (Full HD+), IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | MediaTek Helio G99, octa-core 2.2 GHz | MediaTek Helio G99, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 12, MIUI | Android 12L |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | Single 8 MP f/2.0 8 MP f/2.3 front camera |
Single 13 MP f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 8000 mAh, fast charging 18W | 7700 mAh |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Ultrawide front camera | Stylus support |
Design
Before the design, the most important aesthetic thing of a tablet is the dimension: the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 is bigger and better for productivity thanks to its wider display, while the Redmi Pad is more compact and better to use everywhere, even on a train and other means of transport. If you are ok with big dimensions, we recommend the Lenovo tablet because it has a more beautiful design. As you have probably seen in the picture, it has a higher screen to body ratio, with narrower bezels around the display. Further, its camera module is smaller and less invasive. The Redmi Pad is not an ugly tablet, tough, and it is built with an aluminum frame improving the build quality and the resistance of the device. Further, it is not only more compact but also thinner and lighter than its rival.
Display
If you need the best viewing quality, then you should choose the Redmi Pad. It has an IPS LCD display able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 10.61 inches, a Full HD Plus resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a typical brightness of 400 nits. It is not an OLED panel, so it does not provide stunning colors and deep blacks like the high-end phones, but it is still a great display in terms of color reproduction, and it also offers a smoother experience thanks to the high refresh rate. The Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 has a wider 11.5-inch display and its bigger dimensions are very important for productivity. It even supports the stylus for handwriting and drawing, unlike its opponent. However, it is inferior in terms of image quality. It has a Full HD Plus resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, a standard 60 Hz refresh rate, and a typical brightness of 400 nits. These tablets are equipped with four stereo speakers and they provide a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Specs & Software
If we exclude the most affordable configurations and we consider the most expensive ones, these two tablets have exactly the same hardware department. They are fueled by the MediaTek Helio G99 mobile platform: a midrange chipset built with a 6 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture. The chipset is composed of two Cortex A76 cores running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz, six Cortex A55 cores running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G57 MC2. Alongside the SoC, there are up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage, you can furtherly expand with a micro SD slot. There is an important difference in the software department: unlike the Redmi Pad, the Lenovo Tab P11 runs Android 12L, a special version of the green robot optimized for tablets. The Redmi runs Android 12 customized by MIUI 13 like Xiaomi phones released in 2022.
Camera
The Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2 provides a better camera on the rear side, with a 13 MP resolution and an f/2.4 focal aperture. The sensor is paired with a LED flash and is able to record 1080p videos. The Redmi Pad has an inferior 8 MP rear camera and both tablets come with an 8 MP front camera.
Battery
Despite having smaller dimensions, the Redmi Pad is equipped with a bigger battery. Thanks to the bigger capacity and the presence of a smaller display, it lasts more on a single charge.
Price
The starting price of the Redmi Pad roughly translates into $250 or €250, while you need about €350 or $350 for the Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2. Which one would you pick?
Xiaomi Redmi Pad vs Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi Pad
PRO
- More affordable
- More compact
- Thinner
- Bigger battery
CONS
- Inferior camera
Lenovo Tab P11 Gen 2
PRO
- Better camera
- Wider display
- Stylus support
- Android 12L
CONS
- Price
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