Key Takeaways
1. The Lenovo Idea Tab Plus is designed for students, featuring a stylus, 90 Hz display, and AI tools for enhanced study routines.
2. The ZUI interface allows for multitasking with multiple app windows and easy access to applications via a taskbar.
3. The tablet boasts strong multimedia capabilities with an IPS display, Dolby Atmos speakers, and a long-lasting battery of nearly 15 hours.
4. Performance is adequate for everyday tasks but lacks in gaming and is limited to Wi-Fi 5 speeds; no cellular model is available.
5. The device has a 256 GB storage capacity, expandable via microSD, and offers four years of updates, which is less than the EU’s five-year requirement for new mobile devices.
Lenovo is marketing its latest Android tablet, the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus, mainly as a helpful tool for students in their daily routines. This 530-gram tablet features a stylus, a quick 90 Hz display, and various built-in AI tools like Google Gemini and Circle to Search. Its aluminum body is crafted for assisting users with their studies.
User Interface and Multi-tasking
The ZUI interface, which runs on Android 15, allows users to multitask by displaying several apps at once in different windows. It also comes with a taskbar-like feature for easy access to commonly used applications.
During our evaluations, the 12.1-inch tablet demonstrated that it’s not just for academic purposes; it also attracts anyone seeking a useful and budget-friendly creative tablet for daily use.
Multimedia and Battery Life
Equipped with an IPS display that reaches brightness levels of up to 762 cd/m² and offers stable viewing angles, the Idea Tab Plus also includes a surprisingly strong set of four speakers with Dolby Atmos support, along with DRM Widevine L1 compatibility. This tablet has all the components necessary for enjoying multimedia content and browsing the web.
In our Wi-Fi testing, the battery lasted nearly 15 hours, which is better than average when compared to similar devices. The charging speed is impressive too, as the 10,200 mAh battery can be charged at a rate of up to 45 watts. A full recharge takes just 1 hour and 21 minutes. It also provides 256 GB of built-in storage, with the option to expand via a microSD card up to 2 TB.
Performance Limitations
While the Mediatek Dimensity 6400 chip isn’t the fastest around, it works well for everyday tasks like studying, streaming, and browsing online. However, gaming performance is lacking, and on local networks, it only operates at Wi-Fi 5 speeds. Note that a power adapter isn’t included in the package.
It’s unfortunate that Lenovo doesn’t have a cellular model available. The tablet is eligible for updates for four years, but this falls short of the five years required by the EU for mobile devices released after June 20, 2025.























