Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US vs Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell
Lenovo
78 Overall Score
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Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Gray
Apple
36 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell
82 out of 100 high confidence 79 reviews
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is widely praised for its excellent value, bundling a premium tablet with keyboard, pen, and stand at a competitive price. Users love the vibrant 144Hz display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, and impressive Harman Kardon speakers. However, some criticize the software experience, noting glitches, a lackluster AI, and limited storage expansion, while a few mention thermal throttling during gaming and a finicky stylus connection.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Included keyboard and pen
- Vibrant 144Hz display
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Impressive Harman Kardon speakers
Cons
- Software glitches and bugs
- Limited storage, no microSD
- AI features underwhelming
- Thermal throttling during gaming
- Stylus connection issues
Value for money 25
Display quality 20
Audio quality 15
Performance 18
Software experience 12
Storage expandability 8
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Gray
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Specifications
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US | Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3★ | A9 third-generation chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, Embedded M9 coprocessor |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.7" | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2944 px★ | 2048 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.47 kg★ |
| OS | Android 14 | iOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 128GB, Gray
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 23 specs.