Lenovo
Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 vs Pad 6S Pro 12.4
Device summary
Xiaomi
Pad 6S Pro 12.4
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 13-inch | 12.4-inch |
| Dimensions | 191.9 mm × 296.5 mm × 6.2 mm | 191.6 mm × 278.7 mm × 6.3 mm |
| Weight | 598 g | 590 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LTPS IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 3504 × 2190 | — |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 700 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera 1 | Rear · 13 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 8 MP | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | — |
| Typical capacity | 10200 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | — |
| USB | USB-C 5 Gbps | — |
Basic information
Release year
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- 2026
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- 2024
Starting price
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- —
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- —
Display size
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- 13-inch
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- 12.4-inch
Dimensions
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- 191.9 mm × 296.5 mm × 6.2 mm
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- 191.6 mm × 278.7 mm × 6.3 mm
Weight
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- 598 g
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- 590 g
Front material
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- —
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- —
Back material
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- —
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- —
Display
Display technology
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- LTPS IPS
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- LCD
Resolution
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- 3504 × 2190
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- —
Refresh rate
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- 144 Hz
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- 144 Hz
Peak brightness
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- 800 nits
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- 700 nits
Performance
Chipset
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform
RAM
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- 8 GB, 12 GB
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- 8 GB, 12 GB
Storage
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- 256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storage
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- Yes
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- No
Cameras
Rear camera 1
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- Rear · 13 MP
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- —
Front cameras
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- Front · 8 MP
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- —
Battery & charging
Wired charging
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- 45 W
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- —
Typical capacity
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- 10200 mAh
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- —
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- —
Bluetooth
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- —
USB
- Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
- USB-C 5 Gbps
- Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- —
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
17.8 mm taller
Weight
Pad 6S Pro 12.4
8 g lighter · minor difference
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
User Experience Summary
Idea Tab Pro Gen 2
Strengths
- 13-inch 3.5K 144 Hz study canvas with 8s Gen 4
- Tab Pen Plus, 2-in-1 keyboard pack, and Qira student workflow
- Quad JBL Dolby Atmos and optional matte display
Compromises
- Dimmer 3.5K panel and slower 45W charging than Yoga Plus
- 598 g can feel heavy in portrait
- No IP52 and no official video-hour pair like the Yogas
Pad 6S Pro 12.4
Strengths
- Class-leading 10000mAh battery with 120W HyperCharge wired charging
- 12.4-inch 3K 144Hz LCD with strong brightness and color for the panel type
- Six-speaker Dolby Atmos audio among the best available on any tablet
Compromises
- LCD panel instead of OLED at flagship-adjacent pricing
- No official IP rating for dust or water resistance
- Xiaomi Focus Pen and Touchpad Keyboard sold separately