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Lenovo has a pair of new Android tablets stuffed with AI and big batteries. The Lenovo Yoga Tab is the more expensive of the two, starting at $549.99, while the Idea Tab Plus starts at just $269.99. Here's what we know about each one.
Lenovo Yoga Tab: High-Powered and All Metal
(Credit: Lenovo)The Yoga Tab has an 11-inch display with a resolution of 3,200 by 2,000 pixels, a refresh rate up to 144Hz, and a peak brightness of 800 nits within its all-metal body. The device measures 6.53 by 10.06 by 0.24 (HWD) inches and weighs 1.01 pounds. Combine its screen with its quad speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos, and the Yoga Tab could be a fun media device.
(Credit: Lenovo)If you plan to shoot or video chat, expect basic but usable cameras. The Yoga Tab has two rear shooters: a 13MP main sensor and a 2MP macro lens. The front camera offers a 101-degree field of view, which should be wide enough for video calls and group selfies.
Lenovo claims this tablet's AI will learn to anticipate your needs and suggest things. Other AI features include composing texts, sketch-to-image, transcription, Google Gemini, and Circle to Search with Google.
The Yoga Tab is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a chip built for AI that's at the heart of many 2024 flagship phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, which offers fast performance. The slate comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage; Lenovo did not mention specific configurations, however. An 8,860mAh battery is also inside, which charges at up to 68W via wire and offers a 12-hour battery life, according to Lenovo. It also supports Wi-Fi 7, the latest version of the wireless standard.
The Yoga Tab runs Android 15 and will receive three OS updates and four years of security fixes. It's available in Luna Grey and Seashell and will arrive this month.
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus: A Budget Play
(Credit: Lenovo)At its sub-$300 starting price, the Idea Tab Plus is an affordable tablet option. It features a 12.1-inch LCD at a resolution of 2,560 by 1,600 pixels with a refresh rate of 90Hz, and a peak brightness of 800 nits. Like the more expensive Yoga Tab, the Idea Tab Plus comes with four speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos and the promise of AI. The Idea Tab Plus' AI includes Lenovo AI Notes (helps with writing), Google Gemini, and Circle to Search with Google.
The Idea Tab Plus features two cameras: a 13MP rear shooter and an 8MP front-facing camera. Based on the tablet's cost, I would not expect amazing photos, but these should do the job in a pinch.
A MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chip is the brains of the operation, which has two high-performance cores and six power-efficient ones. The Idea Tab Plus comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Again, Lenovo did not specify alternate configurations. This tablet has a 10,200mAh battery with support for wired charging up to 45W and a 13-hour battery life, according to Lenovo.
Unlike the Yoga Tab, the Idea Tab Plus offers both a Wi-Fi-only (Wi-Fi 5) option and a 5G option. The 5G model is 7.13 by 10.98 by 0.26 inches, while the Wi-Fi only version is slightly thinner at 7.13 by 10.98 by 0.25 inches. Both weigh 1.17 pounds. The Idea Tab Plus runs Android 15 and will receive two OS upgrades and four years of security fixes.
You can get your hands on the Idea Tab Plus starting in October in Cloud Grey, Luna Grey, or Sand Rose. Lenovo is offering optional accessories like the Lenovo Tab Pen Pro, compatible with both tablets, along with device-specific folios and keyboards.
Lenovo had a busy week at the IFA trade show in Berlin, unveiling a laptop with a rotating screen, a monitor that's easier on your eyes, and a handheld PC gaming machine.