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Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2: specs, size and price

A light, fast 13-inch Android tablet with a sharp 144 Hz screen, but short updates

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2

The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2. Image: Lenovo

Screen Size Rank
Size Rank
#54
of Letter Paper Size
of Letter Size
81%

Key specifications

  • Screen13.0″ LTPS IPS LCD, 144 Hz
  • Aspect ratio16:10 (1.60)wide: good for videos and split screen
  • Resolution3504 × 2190 pixelsvery sharp (318 ppi)
  • Brightness600 nits (800 nits peak)bright: fine in the shade outdoors
  • Screen area490 cm² · 81 % of a Letter sheet
  • SystemAndroid 16
  • ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (SM8735P)
  • Weight598 g
  • Penoptional
  • Keyboardoptional
  • Statuscurrent model
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Author Johannes Eva (viola)I am a classical musician (violist) with 20 years of professional experience in orchestra and chamber music. For many years, I have been advising colleagues, students, and fellow musicians in the choice of their tablet.

Along with the many positives of using tablets, I’ve also seen the negatives: tablets crashing just before going on stage, batteries that don’t hold up during long rehearsal days, and missing page turner pedals in concert.

Overview

The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 replaces the 12.7-inch Idea Tab Pro. Presented in March 2026, this 13-inch Android tablet for videos, games and schoolwork is sold in Europe, the UK and, as the Xiaoxin Pro 13, in China. Most reviewers like it: Notebookcheck rated it 87%, heise called it an excellent mid-range tablet and MyNextTablet gave it 8/10. Their main criticism is short software support.

The 16:10 LCD, a wide format made for videos, is about 6 % smaller than the screen of the 13-inch iPad Pro. It is very sharp (3504 × 2190 pixels, 319 ppi) and runs at up to 144 Hz. Notebookcheck measured 618 nits, accurate colors and no PWM flicker. The reviewed units were glossy; Lenovo also lists a “paper-like” anti-glare version.

The high-end Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 runs apps and games smoothly, although the tablet gets warm under load. It has 8 or 12 GB of RAM, 128 to 512 GB of storage, a microSD slot, Wi-Fi 7 and Google Play. Lenovo promises only two Android upgrades (to Android 18) and security patches until 2030, and heise and Android Planet criticize the many preinstalled apps. No review checked the Widevine level (HD streaming).

The Tab Pen Plus comes in the box only with some versions; MyNextTablet found it average and IT Pro disliked it. The optional keyboard cover with touchpad is good for typing. Battery life is below rivals: Notebookcheck measured 14 h 11 min of Wi-Fi browsing, heise about 7 hours in PCMark. The aluminum body weighs 598 g. Its four JBL speakers are loud and clear, and the USB-C port can send video to a monitor. There is no fingerprint reader, headphone jack or 4G/5G.

Lenovo’s list price was €529 in Germany and £419 in the UK without pen (Expert Reviews); in China it starts at ¥2,199 (IT Home). In September 2026 it sold for under €400 with the pen (Notebookcheck). A US launch was not found.

Pros

  • Fast Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
  • Sharp 13-inch 3.5K screen at 144 Hz (319 ppi)
  • Bright, accurate LCD without PWM (618 nits measured)
  • Good quad JBL speakers
  • Thin aluminum body, 598 g
  • microSD slot, Wi-Fi 7, video out over USB-C

Cons

  • Only two Android upgrades (patches until 2030)
  • Battery life below rivals (14 h Wi-Fi test)
  • Average pen
  • No fingerprint reader, no 4G/5G
  • Many preinstalled apps
  • Keyboard costs extra

Performance

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2: Performance

The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, released in 2025 and built on a 4 nm process. It is a fast chip: demanding games, large drawings and video editing run smoothly. Compared with other large tablets:

  • The Apple M5 in the Apple iPad Pro 13″ (M5) is about 2.5 times faster.
  • The MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is about 30 % faster.
  • The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 is about 3.5 times faster than the Meswao MES-B3 (Pro) and its MediaTek Helio G99.

Brightness

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2: Maximum brightness

The screen of the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 reaches 600 nits according to Lenovo, which is bright: enough for bright rooms and for outdoor use in the shade, even in the summer. Notebookcheck measured 618 nits.

Size compared with the iPad Pro and a sheet of paper

The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 drawn to scale with the 13-inch iPad Pro and a Letter sheet.

  • Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
    11.0 × 6.9 in
  • iPad Pro 13″
    10.4 × 7.8 in
  • Letter sheet
    11.0 × 8.5 in

The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 drawn to scale with the 13-inch iPad Pro and a Letter sheet.

Full specifications

Display
Screen size 13.0 inches
Screen area 76.0 in² · 490 cm² · 81 % of a Letter sheet · 94 % of the 13″ iPad Pro
Resolution 3504 × 2190
Pixel density 318 ppi
Aspect ratio 16:10 (1.60)
Panel LTPS IPS LCD
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Max brightness (maker) 600 nits (800 nits HDR)
Max brightness (measured) 618 cd/m² (Notebookcheck)
Min brightness (measured) 2.1 cd/m² (Notebookcheck)
Surface matte version available (Paper-like anti-glare)
Performance and software
Operating system Android 16 (ZUI 18)
Google services yes
Updates 4 years
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (SM8735P) (4 nm)
Class high-end
RAM 8 GB / 12 GB
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 3.1 [128 GB], UFS 4.0 [256/512 GB])
microSD yes (up to 2 TB)
Pen and keyboard
Pen optional — Lenovo Tab Pen Plus
Keyboard optional — Lenovo 2-in-1 Keyboard Pack for Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
Built-in kickstand no
Design and battery
Weight (tablet) 598 g (1.32 lb)
Thickness 6.2 mm
Dimensions 296.5 × 191.9 × 6.2 mm
Battery 10,200 mAh
Charging 45 W
Battery life 14.2 h (Wi-Fi browsing (Notebookcheck v1.3, 150 nits): 14 h 11 min; heise: about 7 h in PCMark; MyNextTablet: 5 h 52 min HD YouTube at maximum brightness, Notebookcheck)
Ports 1 × USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps) with charging, DisplayPort out and audio; microSD slot; 3-point pogo connector
Video out (USB-C) yes
Headphone jack no
Speakers 4
Cameras 13 MP AF rear, 8 MP front
Connectivity Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, none, GPS
Colours Luna Grey, Cloud Grey, Jelly Mint
Price and availability
List price (manufacturer) €529 · £419 · ¥2,199
Status current model
Released March 2026
Sold in Europe, UK, China

Specifications checked on October 2, 2026. Prices are the manufacturers’ list prices (not Amazon prices) and change often.