Lenovo Idea Tab Plus tablet with Lenovo Tab Pen
The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus features a 12.1-inch 2.5K display and includes the Lenovo Tab Pen.
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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus balances work, creativity and entertainment

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The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus is built for people who want one device for work, streaming, reading and creative tasks.

Its centrepiece is a 12.1-inch 2.5K display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Scrolling, streaming and sketching feel smooth, while brightness of up to 800 nits supports indoor viewing and sunny balcony reading.

Movies and YouTube videos look sharp. Spreadsheets look crisp too, even if they are less entertaining.

Enough performance for everyday tasks

Lenovo has equipped the Idea Tab Plus with a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor, supported by up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The combination provides enough performance for streaming, note-taking, multitasking and casual gaming.

The tablet runs Android 15. Lenovo promises software updates through Android 17, extending its useful life beyond the initial release period.

Lenovo Tab Pen adds creative control

The included Lenovo Tab Pen turns the tablet into a digital notebook and sketchpad.

Users are able to write notes, sketch ideas and highlight sections in PDF documents with greater precision than finger-based controls provide.

The stylus also strengthens the Idea Tab Plus as a study and work device, especially for users who prefer handwritten notes.

Four speakers deliver room-filling sound

Audio is one of the tablet’s strongest features.

Lenovo has fitted four speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos. The setup produces clear, immersive sound for films, music, podcasts and online videos.

The audio system helps the Idea Tab Plus work as a portable entertainment screen without relying on external speakers.

Battery built for long sessions

A 10,200mAh battery powers the tablet through extended work, study or streaming sessions.

Support for 45W fast charging reduces the time spent waiting near a plug before heading out again.

Slim metal design keeps the tablet portable

The Idea Tab Plus has a metal body measuring slightly more than 6mm thick.

At about 530g, it stays light enough for daily travel while retaining a solid, premium feel.

Its slim design should appeal to students, commuters and users looking for a large screen without carrying a full laptop.

A practical middle ground

The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus occupies the space between a smartphone and laptop.

It does not fully replace a laptop for demanding professional work. For entertainment, digital notes, reading, creative doodles and everyday productivity, it covers a wide range of needs in one portable device.

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