Last week, the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro finally made its way to India. The tablet that first went official in November 2021 has debuted in the country for a premium price tag. Despite being old, it competes directly with the latest Galaxy Tab S8 series in the region due to its pricing. But is it really worth its asking price? We try to answer this question in this article.

Pricing

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro is priced at ₹69,999 in India for the sole 8GB + 256GB memory configuration. The WiFi-only tablet ships with a Lenovo Precision Pen 3 stylus and a 30W charger.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus arrive in both WiFi-only and cellular (5G) variants. But they are limited to 128GB storage in the county and do not ship with a charger. However, an S Pen stylus is included in the box.

Talking about the price, the WiFi version of Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab S8 Plus costs ₹58,999 and ₹70,999, respectively. Whereas, the cellular model of these tablets retails at ₹74,999 and ₹87,999.

In other words, the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro sits between the Galaxy Tab S8 and the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus in terms of pricing

Discounts and Offers

Samsung is known for offering numerous discounts and promotions from time to time. The offers vary across channels as the company has a better reach in the country.

For example, buyers can currently avail of a ₹2,000 discount coupon, a ₹7,000 cashback on HDFC Bank cards, and a 5% referral discount on the Samsung Shop app.

Unfortunately, Lenovo does not offer discounts at this scale. The coupon discounts are limited and sales are very rare.

Software

Samsung is the only Android OEM releasing tablets across different price segments regularly for years. Hence, the company has developed a much better software than its competitors, like offering Samsung Galaxy ecosystem benefits and desktop-like features like Dex.

Also, it is the only brand to offer longer software support. For instance, the Galaxy Tab S8 series, which is currently on Android 12, is eligible for 4 Android updates and 5 years of security updates.

On the other hand, the software support for the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro ends in late 2024 itself. It boots Android 11 right now and it is scheduled to receive Android 12L by the end of June and Android 13 after it goes official later this year.

Specifications

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro has an upper hand in the storage, battery, and display departments. It offers 256GB of internal storage, a 10,200mAh battery, and a Dolby Vision-supported 12.6-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and up to 120Hz refresh rate.

Anyway, though the Galaxy Tab S8 features an 11-inch LCD panel, buyers can opt for a 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display with the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus whose WiFi-only variant is only slightly costlier than the Lenovo tablet. In fact, with the offers, the Samsung model could be had at a cheaper price.

But none of these Samsung tablets offer Dolby Vision and they are backed by smaller 8,000mAh and 10,090mAh batteries. Further, 128GB is too low if you happen to store and play lots of games. However, it is worth noting that you could use a MicroSD card on all three tablets for media purposes.

The biggest difference between these tablets is the chipsets powering them. The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro house the stable Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. While the Galaxy Tab S8 and the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus feature the latest unstable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip.

For authentication, the Lenovo tablet provides 3D face unlock, in addition to a fingerprint sensor. Whereas, the Samsung tablets offer Apple’s Center Stage-like feature and 4K video recording on their front camera.

Conclusion

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro (aka Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6) is a good product. It has almost all the bells and whistles for a premium Android tablet. But it lags behind the overall better experience offered by Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 series.

In most regions, the Lenovo model is way cheaper and thus it is easy to recommend it over any other Android tablet at the same price point. For the unaware, it costs around $550 on average globally.

But in India, the story is the opposite. The product costs the same as the Galaxy Tab S8 series. It retails at $900, which is almost $300 more than in other regions.

It is very difficult to choose the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 or the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus in India.

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Japanese IT company NEC has launched a new tablet in its home country called LAVIE Tab T12. Upon evaluating the specifications properly, we found that the new NEC tablet is essentially a rebranded Lenovo Tab P12 Pro, which is also known as Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6. The release of this product was first reported in English by PlayfulDroid.

The NEC LAVIE Tab T12 is priced at ¥96,580 ($840) in Japan. It is already up for sale in the region. According to the official website, it can be purchased from retail stores.

Talking about specs, the device has a 12.6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

Further, the product sports a 13MP + 5MP dual-camera setup on the rear and another 8MP + ToF dual-camera system on the front. It also houses Dolby Atmos-supported quad stereo speakers tuned by JBL.

The tablet offers connectivity options like dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB  Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen2). Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MicroSD card slot, Android 11, and 10,200mAh battery.

Last but not least, customers can opt for official stylus and keyboard accessories if required.

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The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is almost 3 months old as of January 2022 and Lenovo is currently providing a great software support experience overall for the users of the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 12.6. On January 24, Lenovo pushed out an OTA2 update for the tablet’s users in China, and the update brings some notable improvements that one would greatly appreciate.

The update is bringing over ZUI 13, Lenovo’s customized software skin for its Android tablets based on Android 11, firmware version number ZUI 13.1.535, to the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 tablet. The update includes 6 highlights that users should take note of:

• Improvements towards the interface of split-screen multitasking, more apps are supported for multitasking on the device.
• Optimizations towards palm rejection recognition software on a large screen during gaming sessions.
• Optimizations towards software supporting the tablet’s included stylus input, and a firmware update to the stylus.
• Added button mapping for the Call Of Duty series of Android games.
• Optimization towards the animations when switching apps or switching the device’s display orientation from horizontal to vertical and vice versa.
• For users who have the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6’s smart keyboard, you can now use add up to 10 hot app keyboard shortcuts, by holding down the Win key + number key at the same time to open your favorite apps.

For those who are interested in the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6, the tablet was released back on November 2, 2021, with a Snapdragon 870 processor under the hood. It features a metal body design and is equipped with four JBL-branded Dolby Atmos-supported speakers spread across top and bottom with two on each side.

It flaunts a 12.6-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. As for endurance, the tablet is fueled with Li-Po 10200 mAh battery + Quick Charge 3.0 + 20W fast charging.

You can check out our review Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 here.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 tablet is now available on Giztop for only $699.

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Earlier this month, Lenovo had announced its flagship Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 tablet in the Chinese market. Today, the device officially goes on sale for an initial price of 3,699 yuan, which roughly converts to $579.

The tablet has been launched as an upgraded version of the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 which was announced earlier this year. The device features a metal body design and continues with the company’s iconic dual-tone finish.

It features a 12.6-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The display offers a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. The panel also comes with a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 600 nits peak brightness, 400 nits typical brightness, and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

Under the hood, it comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset which is coupled with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. In the camera department, it features a dual-camera setup on the back that consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 also comes with a dual-camera setup on the front side which includes an 8-megapixel shooter and a ToF sensor for face authentication. Connectivity options on it include dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.

It runs the Android 11 operating system with ZUI 13 for Pad custom interface on top. The tablet is powered by a 10,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging but the company is bundling the 30W charger in the box.

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After teasing for weeks, Lenovo has finally launched the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 premium Android tablet in China. The new slate from the PC maker is a larger and better version of Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 from earlier this year. Let’s take a look at what the new product from the Chinese tech giant has to offer.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 Specifications and Features

The newly announced Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 features a metal body design with the company’s iconic dual-tone finish. It measures 285.61 x 184.53 x 5.63mm in dimensions and weighs 565g.

The device has Dolby Atmos-supported four JBL-branded speakers spread across top and bottom with two on each side. The bottom also houses a USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port. Further, the power key with an embedded fingerprint sensor sits on the top, while the volume buttons reside on the right side.

Whereas, the left side of the product includes a magnetic pogo pin connector for the official dual-mode (pin + Bluetooth) keyboard accessory and a MicroSD card slot. Lastly, the second-generation Xiaoxin stylus can be magnetically placed as well as charged on the tablet’s rear between the camera module and Lenovo branding.

On the front, the device sports a 12.6-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, and 360Hz touch sampling rate. The panel has a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 600 nits peak brightness, 400 nits typical brightness, and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

The screen supports popular HDR standards like HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. The DC Dimming-supported canvas also has certification for TÜV Rheinland EyeSafe Display 2.0.

The slate is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It runs ZUI 13 for Pad based on Android 11. Connectivity options on it include dual-band WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.

The tablet comes with a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 5MP ultra-wide unit. There’s also a dual-camera system on the front comprising of an 8MP shooter and a ToF sensor for face authentication.

Last but not least, the device gets its juice from a 10,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging via Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 power adapter with PPS (Programmable Power Supply). However, it ships with a 30W charger.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 Price and Availability

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is priced at ¥4,299 ($672) in China. However, it will be sold at a discounted price tag of only ¥3,699 ($578) during the first sale at 8 PM (local time) on November 10. The slate will be available for pre-order starting at 9 PM (local time) tonight.

The following official accessories will be also available for pre-order starting tonight, followed by the first sale alongside the tablet.

• Xiaoxin Stylus (2nd Generation) – ¥399 ($62)
  • First Sale – ¥ 349 ($55)
• Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 Keyboard – ¥649 ($101)
  • First Sale – ¥599 ($94)
• Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 Protective Case – ¥119 ($19)

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Lenovo has officially scheduled a launch event on November 2 for the launch of Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6. Before it arrives, the company has started its tease-spree and it doesn’t seem to stop. Last time, the company confirmed the 120Hz refresh rate support on the Youku app and now, its magnetic Keyboard accessory has been teased.

According to a teaser video, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will launch with a magnetic keyboard accessory. The keyboard will work with Bluetooth wireless technology and will also act as a protective case. It has a Gray colour variant and when connected with the tablet, it seems to work like a laptop device.

The keyboard accessory has 15 shortcut keys and boasts a large touchpad. It has a 1.3mm keystroke and a key-spacing of 19mm. Just like Lenovo laptop keyboards, the keyboard accessory also has a Lenovo branding on the right-side.

Furthermore, the tablet will also get a second-generation stylus accessory. The stylus will support 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. It is touted to be 44% faster than the first generation stylus accessory.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will come with a large 12.6-inch screen featuring a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. It will have a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It will equip a 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera system and an 8MP + ToF dual front camera setup. It will come powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with faster LPDDR5-type RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. It was teased with a 10,200mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging technology.

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Lenovo has scheduled to launch the new Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 on November 2 in China. Ahead of its unveiling, the tablet was teased several times. Today, the company has shared some bits regarding its display refresh rate.

Although the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 had earlier been rumoured to include a 120Hz high refresh rate screen, the manufacturer has now confirmed the same. It will sport a high refresh rate screen and will have Frame Sharing Ultra HD certification. Furthermore, the device will support high refresh rate streaming on the Youku video streaming platform.

Apart from the refresh rate, the other display specifications are also confirmed. The tablet will come with a 12.6-inch E4 AMOLED screen with thinner bezels. It will have a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution with 600 nits of brightness. The device will have a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut and a TUV Rheinland certification. On top of the 120Hz refresh rate, the tablet is also slated to have a 360Hz touch sampling rate.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will equip a 13MP main and a 5MP secondary camera sensor at the rear while on the front, it will have an 8MP and a ToF sensor. At the helm, the smartphone will come powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 built-in storage. It will pack a 10,200mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging technology.

The tablet will come with highlighting features like Dolby Vision, DC dimming, JBL branded Doly Atmos supported speakers and multi-accessory support. We can expect a stylus and a keyboard accessory launched alongside the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 tablet.

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The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is in the news since September. It was recently confirmed to launch on November 2. Since then, the company has been teasing this tablet more than ever before. The latest teaser confirms the slate’s chipset, memory, battery, and charging speed.

According to a fresh teaser by Lenovo Xiaoxin’s official Weibo account, the upcoming Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. This silicon will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Lastly, the tablet will draw energy from a 10,200mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.

This is not the first time we are hearing about these specs. The above-mentioned details had already leaked last month. The only correction is that the device will have support for 45W charging but it will ship with a 30W charger. Therefore, Lenovo is only teasing 30W charging.

As per previous teasers and leaks, the slate will flaunt a 12.6-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio. a 120Hz refresh rate,  and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The panel will have 600 nits peak brightness level, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, and ÜV Rheinland EyeSafe Display 2.0 certification.

It will feature a thin and light metal body design with a USB 3.1 (Type-C) port and a MicroSD card slot. The casing will also house four JBL-branded speakers with support for Dolby Atmos.

Further, the device will include a 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera array and an 8MP + ToF dual-camera setup on the front. On the software front, it will run ZUI 13 for Pad.

Last but not least, Lenovo will be also releasing the second generation Xiaoxin stylus and a keyboard accessory for Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6.

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The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 has been confirmed to launch on November 2. As we are only a few days away from the official announcement, the company has been teasing the features of the product more than ever before. The latest teasers shed details on the table’s keyboard accessory.

According to the official Lenovo Xiaoxin Weibo account, the upcoming Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will arrive with a new optional keyboard. This accessory will be able to connect both magnetically and via Bluetooth.

Further, the keyboard is said to have a key travel of 1.3mm and a large touchpad. It will also include 15 useful shortcut keys. On top of all these, the keyboard will also support Windows-like shortcuts.

As per previous teasers, Lenovo will be also debuting a new stylus for this tablet. The second-generation stylus will have 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, 44% better response speed, and it will charge magnetically.

As far as the tablet itself is concerned, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is expected to come with features like a metal body, a 12.6-inch 2.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, ZUI 13 for Pad, 13MP +  5MP dual rear camera setup, 8MP + ToF dual front camera setup, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MicroSD card slot, quad-speakers, USB 3.1 (Type-C) port, 10,200mAh battery, and 45W fast charging.

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Lenovo has been teasing its upcoming Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 tablet for a while and recently revealed that it will be launched on November 2. And now, the company has dropped some info on the tablet’s stylus accessory.

As per the post, the second-generation stylus supports 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, increases response speed by 44%, supports magnetic wireless charging, and global handwriting input. The stylus can also be used with Lenovo’s new ZUI 13 notes app and also supports fast text copy.

Apart from this, the tablet itself will feature a 12.6-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The display will support tech like HDR10+, DC Dimming, and TUV Rheinland EyeSafe protection.

It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor that will be fed by a massive 10,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.

The tablet will be running the ZUI 13 Android skin based on Android 11 that will come with several tablet-specific features to make its usability easier. The software comes with a new visual language, a new desktop/dock area layout, and an improved PC mode.

As for the pricing, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 stylus is expected to cost similarly to the older Xiaoxin Pad Pro model, which means that it could be priced in the sub CNY 2,999(~$465) range. The pricing will of course be confirmed really soon with its launch, or perhaps through some other pre-launch teaser.

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Lenovo has been teasing its new Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 tablet for a long time now and recently, it was revealed that the device will be made official in the month of November but no specific date was announced.

Now, Lenovo China’s Director of Consumer Product Marketing has revealed that the company will be hosting a launch on 2nd November where the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will be officially launched.

Along with this new tablet, the company has also teased a few other products in the recent past, including Savior Blade 9000K 2022 Desktop, Savior Y9000K 2021 Exploration Edition, YOGA 16s 2022, YOGA Pro 14s Carbon 2022, and other models. But at this time, it is not known if any of these are getting launched along with the new tablet.

Previously leaked details related to the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 reveal that it will feature a 12.6-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It will also come with support for HDR10+, DC Dimming, and TUV Rheinland EyeSafe protection.

It is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset — the same chipset that is powering the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021. The device is also said to have a massive 10,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging technology.

Further, it has been revealed that the tablet will be running the ZUI 13 custom user interface based on the Android 11 operating system. It is said to come with a new visual language, a new desktop/dock area layout, and an improved PC mode.

As for the pricing, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is expected to cost similarly to the older Xiaoxin Pad Pro model, which means that it could be priced in the sub CNY 2,999(~$465) range. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for few more days for the official launch event to take place on 2nd November.

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Lenovo has been teasing the upcoming Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 for quite a long time. Recently, the tablet’s features were leaked and now, its launch date has been tipped.

Lenovo on WeChat revealed that the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will launch in November. It means next month the tablet will be launched exclusively in China. Additionally, it will run on the ZUI 13 software skin. Under the custom skin, the device will boot on the Android 11 out of the box.

Earlier, the tablet was teased on social media and it revealed that it will feature a JBL powered speaker. The speakers will have support for Dolby Atmos. It will have a 12.6-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The screen will have a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It will also sport an HDR10+, DC Dimming, and TUV Rheinland EyeSafe protection support.

It will make use of a dual-camera system at both the front and rear. The front will have an 8MP main lens accompanied by a ToF sensor, whereas, the rear will get a 13MP main and a 5MP secondary sensor. It is speculated to have the same chipset as the predecessor Pad Pro 2021 i.e. the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and a massive 10,200mAh battery. The battery will support a 45W fast charging support.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is expected to cost similarly to the older Xiaoxin Pad Pro model. It means we can expect it to be priced in the sub CNY 2,999(~$465) range. Now that the tablet’s launch details are revealed and there are still a few weeks left for it, we can expect some last batch of leaks to surface. Once, we receive more information, we’ll update you on the same.

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The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 is in the news for the past few weeks. The company has been gradually teasing its features. The latest teasers reveal the specs of its speakers and its weight. Let’s take a look at what these teasers have to say.

According to the official Lenovo Xiaoxin Weibo account, the upcoming Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will arrive with four JBL speakers. These speakers will also have support for Dolby Atmos.

Hence, the tablet should offer an immersive multimedia experience with this audio system and its 12.6-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. This screen has been already confirmed to feature a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 600 nits brightness, DC Dimming, and TÜV Rheinland EyeSafe Display 2.0 certification.

Further, the second teaser says that the tablet will only weigh 568g. It is said to be lighter than a small water bottle. As per previous teasers, the product will feature a metal body and will offer a premium look like the Apple iPad Pros and Galaxy Tab S series.

Earlier teasers and leaks have revealed the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 to come with features like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, ZUI 13 for Pad, 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup, 8MP + ToF dual front camera setup, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a MicroSD card slot, a USB 3.1 (Type-C) port, a 10,200mAh battery, and 45W fast charging.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 debuted at ¥2,999 ($465) in China. Hence, the newer and larger Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 should cost more than that.

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Lenovo has been teasing the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 for the past few days. This high-end Android tablet is expected to compete against the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ and Apple iPad Pro. Ahead of its official announcement, the company has now revealed the display and software features of the upcoming slate.

According to the official Lenovo Xiaoxin Weibo account, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will sport a Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio. This screen will have a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate.

Further, the panel will feature 600 nits brightness and will be able to cover 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It will have support for two popular HDR standards, namely HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Lastly, the DC Dimming-supported canvas will be also certified for TÜV Rheinland EyeSafe Display 2.0.

Additionally, Lin Lin (a Lenovo product manager) has also confirmed the software of the forthcoming Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6. As per him, the tablet will run ZUI 13 for Pad.

The new version of the company’s Android skin will bring features like wireless display for Windows computers (horizontal and vertical). The exec says that the new version of the software will be soon rolled out to older tablets like Xiaoxin Pad, Xiaoxin Pad Pro (2020, 2021), Xiaoxin Pad Plus, and YOGA Pad Pro.

Last week, Lenovo also revealed the key features of ZUI 13 for Pad.

Lenovo ZUI 13 for Pad Features (Translated)

• System UI
  • New designl language
  • New desktop layout
  • New dock area
  • Nec icon design
  • New Widgets
  • New Lockscreen
  • Compatible with mobile, tablet, PC layout
  • Deep customization options
• Display
  • Parallel windows
  • Split screen
  • Separate volume control when connected to a device
  • Floating windows
  • PC mode
• Ready For
  • Fast link
  • Mobile-tablet screen projection
  • Table-PC screen projection
  • PC processed to tablet
  • Application extension to PC
  • Drag & drop files
  • Clipborad sharing
  • Notification sycnhronization
  • Cross-brand file transfer
• Privacy
  • Hardware-level privacy protection
  • Camera/microphone shield
  • Sensitive behavior reminder
• Accessories
  • Global writing
  • Screen notes
  • Handwriting display
  • Anti-loss reminder
  • Express open application
  • Handwriting pe remote control
  • Free screenshot
  • Keyboard gestures
  • Keyboard shortcuts

According to previous teasers and leaks, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will flaunt a metal body with a dual-tone finish. The slate will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 and will arrive with specs like 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup, 8MP + ToF dual front camera setup, a MicroSD card slot, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a USB 3.1 (Type-C) port, quad-speakers, 10,200mAh battery, and 45W fast charging.

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Lenovo is gearing up for the launch of the new Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6. The company had earlier teased the launch of a new tablet which was followed by the release of some live images. And now, a video teaser has given a complete look at the tablet.

The video posted by Lenovo Xiaoxin on Weibo reveals a large screen up front surrounded by slim bezels. Within the bezels, a selfie camera has been housed. But it is the rear of the device that stands out the most. The tablet sports a thin and light metal build and its back panel comes with a dual-tone finish. The contrast between the two sections hasn’t been overdone but is enough for an added characteristic to the otherwise plain rear.

The back also holds a dual-camera setup along with a flash. An antenna line spans across the entire length of the tablet – the length the rear camera module is the closest to. There is also an oval indentation near the edge, meant for housing the stylus when not in use. The tablet’s volume buttons are also positioned close to the camera.

Earlier, Lenovo’s product manager had shared an image that showcased the tablet running ZUI version 13.0.289, which also had also proven SD card support. Other known specs include a Samsung OLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Unfortunately, there is no sign of any 5G support.

A previous leak had revealed some other finer details about the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 as well. The device will reportedly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. On the rear, it will have a 13MP + 5MP dual-camera setup while the front will come with an 8MP + ToF system. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a USB 3.1 (Type C) port, and a 10,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.

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Lenovo is gearing up for the launch of the new Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6. Earlier this month, a company official had teased the launch of the new tablet, now, live images of the upcoming device have just been revealed.

The Chinese PC maker has officially revealed the live images of the tablet recently. Looking at the image, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 can be spotted on the far left. On the rear, we can see a vertically stacked camera module along with a long oval, which could be where the stylus will be housed. The other two tablets in the image include the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 and the Xiaoxin Pad Plus that was launched previously.

Notably, the company’s product manager also shared an image that showcased the tablet running the ZUI version 13.0.289, which also showcases support storage expansion via a MicroSD card slot. Although, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 will unfortunately not support 5G networking. Based on what we know so far, the tablet will sport an OLED display from Samsung that has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.

A previous leak had also revealed certain other finer details as well. The device will reportedly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. On the rear, it will have a 13MP + 5MP dual camera setup while the front sports an 8MP + ToF dual camera system. Other features include a side mounted fingerprint sensor, a USB 3.1 (Type C) port, and a 10,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.

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Earlier this month, a Lenovo executive teased the arrival of a new tablet in China. Yesterday, the official Xiaoxin Weibo account revealed the name of this product. At the same time, the same Lenovo exec teased the display specs. Additionally, Digital Chat Station, a well-known leaker has now shared the key specs of the device a few hours ago.

The upcoming tablet from Lenovo will be called Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6. As the name suggests, it will be a higher variant of the already available Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021, which has an 11.5-inch display. The official teaser image shows a render of the unreleased tablet with a stylus and says that it will run ZUI 13.

Further, the Lenovo executive who initially teased the launch of this product confirms that the forthcoming slate will sport an OLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. This panel comes from industry leader Samsung Display.

As per Digital Chat station, the yet-to-release Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.5 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. It will have a 13MP + 5MP dual-camera setup on the back and another 8MP + ToF dual-camera system on the front.

The tablet will only measure 5.63mm in thickness and weigh 565g. Despite that, It will have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a USB 3.1 (Type-C) port, and a 10,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. However, it will ship with a 30W charger.

Last but not least, the tipster hints at this device to be a premium offering and Lenovo is yet to announce its launch date.

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