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Lenovo Tab M9 Review: An Affordable Tablet with Solid Build Quality

Soumyakanti — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:59:57 +0000

Android tablets are still the best option for people who wish to do activities like watching videos, playing games, reading ebooks, and getting work done. Even though Android smartphones let you do the exact same things, there is definitely an added advantage of features like larger screen real-estate, better battery life, etc. that makes tablets an attractive option.

If you’re looking to buy an Android tablet, then there are high chances that you’ll be confused with the range of options out there, available in various screen sizes and targeting different audiences.

The Lenovo Tab M9 is a recently released budget Android tablet, that we had a chance to play around with. Today, we’re here with a quick yet detailed review of the Lenovo Tab M9 to help you understand if this device is the right buy for you.

What’s in the Box?

Let’s begin by talking about the contents of the box. Below are all the items you receive in your Lenovo Tab M9 retail packaging.

Of course a Lenovo Tab M9 (I got the 4GB+64GB variant)
TPU Back Cover with Stand
SIM Tray Pin
USB Type-C Charging Cable
10W Charging Adapter
Documentation

Lenovo Tab M9 Review

Design and Build

The Lenovo Tab M9 has a typical rectangular design with its chassis being made out of aluminum, thus offering a premium in-hand feel and sturdy build quality.

The bezels are on the thicker side for our taste, but the overall bezel ratio is uniform throughout all the borders. The tablet is just 7.99 mm thick and weighs just 344 grams, making it very comfortable to hold and carry around.

The front side of the tablet houses a 9-inch display unit and a 2MP selfie camera. There is a single 8MP camera unit on the rear of the device with no flash.

The bottom of the tablet features a 3.5mm headphone jack, speaker holes, a microphone, and a USB Type-C charging port. You get the volume control button and the power ON/OFF button on the right side of the device, and if you opt for the LTE variant, then you get a SIM / microSD card slot on the left side.

The tablet also includes a TPU back cover that incorporates a built-in stand. The back cover and stand are of excellent quality, and they function exceptionally well, providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience for watching content in a horizontal orientation.

The Tab M9 is available in two color options: Silver and Frost Blue. You get a dual-tone finish on the rear for both color options for an appealing overall look.

Display

The 9-inch display up front is an IPS LCD unit with 720p HD (1340 x 800 pixels) resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and a 5:3 display ratio.

What works in the favor of the Lenovo Tab M9 is the larger display, which makes content consumption and performing tasks on the tablet much easier and more relaxing.

However, the 720p HD resolution IPS LCD panel is just adequate at best, with poor viewing angles. Moreover, due to the lower resolution, the screen pixels are visible without you having to keenly look for it.

The color quality of the display is good. It offers the choice between natural, enhanced, or adaptive color profiles to match personal preferences.

The tablet also supports Widevine L1 certification, which allows for high-definition streaming on popular platforms like Netflix and YouTube.

Performance and Software

Powering the Tab M9 is the Helio G80 octa-core processor and up to 4GB of RAM. Despite having a 4-year-old chipset, it is very well capable of taking you through day-to-day tasks that you’d do on a budget Android tablet including multimedia consumption, notetaking, browsing the web, etc.

You can also play casual games easily and also play titles such as Asphalt 8, PUBG, etc., albeit in lower graphics settings.

Even though it can run apps just fine, if you’re more interested in multitasking between various apps, then you will feel the experience sluggish as there is a considerable delay in switching between apps and retrieving app data from the background.

I conducted benchmark tests on the device, resulting in an AnTuTu score of 267,777, and Geekbench 6 reported a single-core score of 411 and a multi-core score of 1,429. Additionally, during a 15-minute CPU throttling test with 50 threads, the device’s performance declined by 17% from its peak.

Talking about the software experience, you get Android 12 out of the box with an upgrade available to Android 13. Lenovo has also promised 3 years of security updates for the Tab M9.

The UI experience is also very similar to stock Android, with not much bloatware or unnecessary OEM apps pre-installed.

On the features front, it is important to talk about the face-unlock feature. The face-unlock feature on the Lenovo Tab M9 is something that the brand promotes much, however, in reality, it usually is a hit-or-miss experience.

Camera

To be honest, the cameras on the Lenovo Tab M9 are nothing worth discussing. Whether it be the 2MP front-facing camera or the 8MP rear-facing one, both are average at best.

The camera interface though is easy-to-use and there is a switchable software HDR option as well. However, even with the HDR setting enabled, photos look too washed out and have an overdone whitish tone to them.

Here are some of the camera samples:

Speakers

Lenovo Tab M9 boasts Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, offering excellent audio quality that is loud and crisp. While it may lack punchy bass, considering its affordable price range, the overall speaker performance is more than satisfactory for consuming various types of content.

Battery Life

The Lenovo Tab M9 has a 5100mAh non-removable Li-Po battery, with a promised battery backup of around 13 hours. In the real world, you can expect battery life anywhere between 10-11 hours depending on your use.

The device supports up to 10W wired charging, and filling up the tablet from 0 – 100 percent would take around 2 hours. Also, there is no support for wireless charging, which shouldn’t come as a surprise considering the price tag of the tablet.

Verdict

The Lenovo Tab M9 is best suited for two kinds of buyers: One is students who are looking for an affordable Android tablet option that can help them with tasks such as browsing social media, notetaking, reading ebooks, etc.

The other kind is people who are looking for an affordable device to consume videos on, even though not in the best resolution possible.

Even though the Tab M9 can comfortably do things like play games, help you attend video calls, capture photos/videos, etc., if these are your primary requirements, then you definitely need to look elsewhere!

If you have some flexibility in your budget, I’d recommend exploring higher-end Android tablet options that can offer better overall performance and long-term value for your investment.

However, if your budget is limited to around 15,000 rupees, I highly recommend the Lenovo Tab M9, which starts at just 8,699 rupees for the 3GB variant. In this price range, it’s a solid choice, and you can’t really complain about the value it provides.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this Lenovo Tab M9 review are solely mine, reflecting my personal experiences. There has been no editorial input from Lenovo.

Lenovo Tab M9 budget tablet launched in India with Helio G80 & 9 inch display

Sean — Fri, 26 May 2023 09:21:30 +0000

Back in December 2022, Lenovo had announced the Tab M9, which was its latest budget oriented tablet model. Now, this large screen device is also making its way to the Indian market as the company has just announced its release date.

Lenovo Tab M9 will go on sale in India on June 1

Talking about its design first, it features a dual tone colors on the rear with the Lenovo branding on the right side and a lone camera on the top left corner. The device measures just 7.99mm in thickness and weighs around 344 grams. The rear panel on this device is made from metal, which adds a premium feel to the Tab M9. Meanwhile, the front sports a tall 9 inch IPS LCD panel that has a 1,340 x 800px resolution.

This display offers 400 nits of peak brightness, although there are some very chunky bezels that surround it on all four sides. Under the hood, the Lenovo Tab M9 is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC that is paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The rear features an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus, while the front houses a 2 megapixel selfie shooter. A large 5,100mAh battery pack powers the device, but it only supports standard 10W charging.

Other notable features include, a microSD card slot for memory expansion, Bluetooth 5.1, Face unlock, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The company is set to launch the Tab M9 for sale in India on June 1 for a starting price tag of 12,999 INR. Keep in mind that it will arrive in a 3GG+32GB option as well as an LTE enabled and WiFi only variant for the two storage configurations as well.The device will be available in Frost Blue color and will go on sale in Amazon and Flipkart.

Lenovo Tab M9 with 9″ IPS LCD panel, Helio G80 SoC launched

Sudhanshu — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:10:09 +0000

Lenovo has just launched the Lenovo Tab M9. Just like the previously launched Tab M8, the new Tab M9 is also a budget-oriented device and comes with many improvements compared to the Tab M8, like a larger screen and a more powerful chipset. Let’s take a look at the details of the device.

The Lenovo Tab M9 features a 9-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 800 x 1,340 pixels (176 PPI pixel density), 400 nits of maximum brightness, and pronounced bezels on the corners.

The Lenovo Tab M9 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC. It is a significant improvement over the MediaTek Helio P22 found on its predecessors, as was already mentioned. Configurations for memory and storage include 32/64/128 GB of eMMC 5.1 memory and 3/4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. An 8 MP camera sensor with autofocus is located at the back, and a 2 MP sensor is used for selfies and video calls.

It is offered in two color options, Frost Blue and Arctic Grey, and weighs 344 g (0.76 lbs). Last but not least, the tablet is powered by a 5,100 mAh battery that, according to Lenovo, can support up to thirteen hours of movie playback. The retail packaging includes a 10W USB-C charger.

The Lenovo Tab M9 offers 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and other wireless connectivity options. It includes a microSD card port for memory expansion as well as a 3.5 mm audio jack. The tablet doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner and therefore relies on Face Unlock for security.

Starting February 2023, the Lenovo Tab M9 will hit store shelves with a price tag of 159 EUR (around US$169).

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