When it comes to high-end Android tablets[1], Samsung is the undisputed king. But while the competition remains scarce in the upper echelon, there is plenty of room in the low- and mid-range market for other manufacturers, like Lenovo, to reign supreme.
I've been testing out the the company's latest affordable Android tablet, and, I have to admit, it's quite the enigma. For one, the tablet carries a spec sheet that nearly rivals that of more premium offerings. At the same time, Lenovo prices the Tab P11 Plus at a starting rate of $259, much less than competing tablets. Is this a "too good to be true" scenario? Let's see.
Specifications
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Processor |
MediaTek Helio G90T |
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Operating system |
Android 11 |
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Memory |
4/6GB of RAM, 64/128GB of storage, expandable up to 512GB via MicroSD |
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Display |
11-inch, 2K (2,000 x 1,200) IPS panel with 60Hz |
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Brightness |
400 nits |
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Battery |
7,700mAh, 20W charging |
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Camera |
13MP rear camera (auto-focus), 8MP front (fixed-focus) |
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Connection ports |
Micro USB-C 2.0, 4-point Pogo pins, keyboard connector slots, MicroSD card slot |
What do you use your tablet for? Depending on the answer, you may find more value in certain specifications and features than others. With the , Lenovo covers the bases of what most users should have in mind: A display large enough for productivity and entertainment, a battery capacity that won't keep you hanging by an outlet, and a processor that gets the job done. I'd love to see a 3.5mm headphone jack on the tablet, but for now, wireless audio will do.
Design
The spectrum of tablet designs has never been the most adventurous, and the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus is no different.