Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch vs Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPad Pro M4 dominates with its cutting-edge Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR display delivering exceptional brightness and color accuracy, paired with the powerful M4 chip that handles demanding creative and professional tasks effortlessly. Lenovo's Tab P12 Pro counters with a sharp AMOLED screen, superior battery longevity (14 vs 10 hours), faster charging (45W), and microSD expandability,all at half the price. Performance-wise, the M4 significantly outpaces Snapdragon 870 in both speed and efficiency. iPadOS 17 offers superior tablet optimization for apps and creative tools, though Android provides more customization. For professionals requiring maximum performance, premium display tech, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration, the iPad Pro M4 justifies its premium. However, budget-conscious users needing solid everyday performance and longer battery life will find exceptional value in Lenovo's offering. Choose iPad Pro M4 for professional creative work; choose Tab P12 Pro for practical, everyday tablet use.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch if…
- →Stunning Tandem OLED display with deep blacks and 1600 nits HDR peak
- →Incredibly thin and light for a 13-inch tablet at just 5.1mm
- →Blazing-fast Apple M4 chip rivals many laptops
Buy the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro if…
- →Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- →Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- →MicroSD card expansion supported
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch
Pros
- Stunning Tandem OLED display with deep blacks and 1600 nits HDR peak
- Incredibly thin and light for a 13-inch tablet at just 5.1mm
- Blazing-fast Apple M4 chip rivals many laptops
- Thunderbolt / USB 4 supports external displays and fast accessories
- Supports the new Apple Pencil Pro with haptics and squeeze gestures
Cons
- Very expensive, especially with Magic Keyboard and Pencil Pro
- iPadOS still limits true desktop-class workflows
- No headphone jack
- Storage is not user-expandable
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
Pros
- Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- MicroSD card expansion supported
- Premium aluminum chassis at only 565 g
- Includes Precision Pen 3 stylus support
Cons
- Snapdragon 870 is mid-tier rather than flagship
- No cellular option
- Slow Android update cadence
- Keyboard and pen often sold separately
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch | Lenovo Tab P12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 17 | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 579 g (Wi-Fi) | 565 g |
| Dimensions | 281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm | 285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web on Wi-Fi | Up to 14 hours video playback, 45W charging |
| Capacity | — | 10200 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide | 13 MP main + 5 MP wide |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultrawide (landscape) | 8 MP + 8 MP ToF |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13 inches | 12.6 inches |
| Type | Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR | AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Resolution | 2752 x 2064 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB (256GB/512GB) / 16 GB (1TB/2TB) | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5 |
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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