Lenovo
Yoga Tab Gen 2 vs Pad 7
Device summary
Xiaomi
Pad 7
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 11.1-inch | 11.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 173.0 mm × 250.6 mm × 6.2 mm | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 6.2 mm |
| Weight | 480 g | 500 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Metal | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LTPS IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2560 | 3200 × 2136 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1100 nits | 800 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Mobile Platform |
| RAM | 8 GB, 12 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 13 MP | Wide · 13 MP · f/2.2 |
| Front cameras | Front · 8 MP; VGA · 0.3 MP | Selfie · 8 MP · f/2.28 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 68 W | 45 W |
| Charging standard | 68W Quick Charge | — |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | 15.1 h | — |
| Web use (Manufacturer claim) | 12.9 h | — |
| Typical capacity | 11000 mAh | 8850 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 5Gbps, DP-Out) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Basic information
Release year
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 2026
- Pad 7
- 2024
Starting price
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- —
- Pad 7
- —
Display size
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 11.1-inch
- Pad 7
- 11.2-inch
Dimensions
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 173.0 mm × 250.6 mm × 6.2 mm
- Pad 7
- 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 6.2 mm
Weight
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 480 g
- Pad 7
- 500 g
Front material
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- —
- Pad 7
- —
Back material
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- Metal
- Pad 7
- —
Display
Display technology
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- LTPS IPS
- Pad 7
- LCD
Resolution
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 3840 × 2560
- Pad 7
- 3200 × 2136
Refresh rate
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 144 Hz
- Pad 7
- 144 Hz
Peak brightness
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 1100 nits
- Pad 7
- 800 nits
Performance
Chipset
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
- Pad 7
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Mobile Platform
RAM
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 8 GB, 12 GB
- Pad 7
- 8 GB, 12 GB
Storage
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 128 GB, 256 GB
- Pad 7
- 128 GB, 256 GB
Expandable storage
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- Yes
- Pad 7
- No
Cameras
Main camera
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- Main · 13 MP
- Pad 7
- Wide · 13 MP · f/2.2
Front cameras
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- Front · 8 MP; VGA · 0.3 MP
- Pad 7
- Selfie · 8 MP · f/2.28
Battery & charging
Wired charging
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 68 W
- Pad 7
- 45 W
Charging standard
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 68W Quick Charge
- Pad 7
- —
Video playback (Manufacturer claim)
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 15.1 h
- Pad 7
- —
Web use (Manufacturer claim)
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 12.9 h
- Pad 7
- —
Typical capacity
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- 11000 mAh
- Pad 7
- 8850 mAh
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2)
- Pad 7
- Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Pad 7
- Bluetooth 5.4
USB
- Yoga Tab Gen 2
- USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 5Gbps, DP-Out)
- Pad 7
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Yoga Tab Gen 2
20 g lighter
Height
Pad 7
0.6 mm taller · minor difference
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
User Experience Summary
Yoga Tab Gen 2
Strengths
- 11.1-inch 4K 144 Hz at 415 ppi in a 480 g metal body
- Dimensity 9500s, Wi-Fi 7, DisplayPort out, and 68W charging
- Same Tab Pen Pro 2 software as Plus at €649
Compromises
- Smaller canvas than Plus for heavy split-screen and large artboards
- Four speakers and no IP52
- Shorter official video hours than Plus
Pad 7
Strengths
- Exceptional display value with 144Hz 3:2 productivity canvas
- Strong battery life and solid quad-speaker media experience
- Capable everyday performance at aggressive mid-range pricing
Compromises
- HyperOS defaults feel busy until customized
- Stylus and keyboard cost extra with no fingerprint on standard model
- Workstation mode constrained by Android app scaling limits