Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 vs Nokia T21
The Verdict
Lenovo's Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 commands a premium with its stunning 11.2-inch OLED display featuring 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10/Dolby Vision support, delivering noticeably sharper visuals than Nokia's 10.4-inch IPS LCD screen. Performance favors Lenovo significantly,the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T with up to 8GB RAM handles multitasking and creative apps substantially better than Nokia's Unisoc T612 with 4GB RAM. Lenovo includes stylus support, dual cameras (13MP main + 5MP ultrawide), and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, while Nokia offers basic specs with 4G cellular as its differentiator. Battery life slightly edges toward Lenovo at 12 hours versus 10 hours. Storage expandability appears on both. At $349.99 versus $249, Lenovo justifies the $100 premium through superior display technology, processing power, and creative capabilities. Nokia appeals only to budget-conscious users prioritizing cellular connectivity and portability. For most users, Lenovo T11 Pro Gen 2 delivers compelling value in the tablet segment.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 if…
- →Gorgeous 11.2-inch 2.5K OLED display with Dolby Vision at a mid-range price
- →MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB
- →Quad JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos
Buy the Nokia T21 if…
- →2K display at $249 is competitive for a branded tablet
- →8200 mAh battery handles a full day of mixed use
- →MicroSD expansion up to 512 GB
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2
Pros
- Gorgeous 11.2-inch 2.5K OLED display with Dolby Vision at a mid-range price
- MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB
- Quad JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Includes Lenovo Precision Pen 3 stylus support
- Slim and lightweight at 520 g
Cons
- MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is not a top-tier chipset
- No cellular option
- Limited Android version — ships with Android 12L
- Slow update cadence compared to Samsung or Google
Nokia T21
Pros
- 2K display at $249 is competitive for a branded tablet
- 8200 mAh battery handles a full day of mixed use
- MicroSD expansion up to 512 GB
- Cellular connectivity option available
- Aluminum build feels premium at the budget price
Cons
- Unisoc T612 chip is slow — noticeable lag in apps
- Android 12 with limited update commitment
- 60Hz display feels dated
- 4 GB RAM limits app switching and multitasking
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 | Nokia T21 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12L | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 520 g | 465 g |
| Dimensions | 259.7 x 166.0 x 6.7 mm | 247.6 x 157.5 x 7.5 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours mixed use, 30W fast charging | Up to 10 hours browsing |
| Capacity | 8200 mAh | 8200 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 5 MP ultrawide | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.2 inches | 10.4 inches |
| Type | OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1536 | 2000 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X | 4 GB |
| Chipset | MediaTek Kompanio 1300T | Unisoc T612 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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