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Lenovo Tab P12 Pro vs Nokia T21

Side-by-side specifications, scores and verdict.

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Nokia T21
Nokia
Nokia T21
$249

Quick Verdict

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro and Nokia T21 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Nokia T21 is the cheaper of the two at $249 versus $610, a difference of about $361. Lenovo Tab P12 Pro stands out for beautiful 12.6-inch 120hz amoled display with dolby vision, while Nokia T21 is praised for 2k display at $249 is competitive for a branded tablet. 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.

Full Specifications

SpecificationLenovo Tab P12 ProNokia T21
SoftwareAndroid 11 (upgradable to Android 13)Android 12
Body
Weight565 g465 g
Dimensions285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm247.6 x 157.5 x 7.5 mm
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 14 hours video playback, 45W chargingUp to 10 hours browsing
Capacity10200 mAh8200 mAh
Cameras
Rear13 MP main + 5 MP wide8 MP
Front camera8 MP + 8 MP ToF8 MP
Display
Size12.6 inches10.4 inches
TypeAMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby VisionIPS LCD
Resolution2560 x 16002000 x 1200
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Storage
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 128 GB
Expandable storage
Processor
RAM6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR54 GB
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 870Unisoc T612
Connectivity
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1USB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Cellular
Stylus Support

Pros & Cons

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

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

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