Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 vs Redmi Pad 2 9.7
The Verdict
The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 and Redmi Pad 2 9.7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is the cheaper of the two at $190 versus $350, a difference of about $160. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 stands out for gorgeous 11.2-inch 2.5k oled display with dolby vision at a mid-range price, while Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is praised for compact 9.7-inch screen is more portable than 11-inch competitors. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
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 Redmi Pad 2 9.7 if…
- →Compact 9.7-inch screen is more portable than 11-inch competitors
- →90Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and responsiveness
- →IP52 rating offers dust and water resistance for everyday protection
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
Redmi Pad 2 9.7
Pros
- Compact 9.7-inch screen is more portable than 11-inch competitors
- 90Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and responsiveness
- IP52 rating offers dust and water resistance for everyday protection
- Optional 4G LTE support for connectivity on the go
- 33W fast charging reduces downtime
Cons
- MediaTek Helio G99 offers mid-range performance, not flagship-tier
- No wireless charging despite premium positioning
- Base 4GB RAM variant may struggle with multitasking
- 10100mAh battery is modest for a 9.7-inch tablet
- Single rear camera limits photography versatility
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 | Redmi Pad 2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12L | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 520 g | — |
| Dimensions | 259.7 x 166.0 x 6.7 mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours mixed use, 30W fast charging | — |
| Capacity | 8200 mAh | 10100mAh |
| Charging Speed | — | 33W fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 5 MP ultrawide | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.2 inches | 9.7 inches |
| Type | OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1536 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek Kompanio 1300T | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Cellular | — | |
| Stylus Support | — | |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | — | 13MP rear |
| Front camera | — | 8MP |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Graphite Gray, Mint Green, Rose Gold |
| Weight | — | 595g |
| IP rating | — | IP52 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 4GB / 8GB |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Storage | — | 128GB / 256GB |
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