Lenovo Tab P12 Pro vs Redmi Pad 2 9.7
The Verdict
The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro 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 $610, a difference of about $420. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Lenovo Tab P12 Pro stands out for beautiful 12.6-inch 120hz amoled display with dolby vision, 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 P12 Pro if…
- →Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- →Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- →MicroSD card expansion supported
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 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
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 P12 Pro | Redmi Pad 2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 565 g | — |
| Dimensions | 285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours video playback, 45W charging | — |
| Capacity | 10200 mAh | 10100mAh |
| Charging Speed | — | 33W fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 13 MP main + 5 MP wide | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP + 8 MP ToF | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.6 inches | 9.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 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 LPDDR5 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | — |
| 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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