Between the Fire Max 11 and Tab P12 (Gen 2), the Fire Max 11 comes out ahead in weight / peak brightness, while the Tab P12 (Gen 2) wins on ram / storage. Overall, the Fire Max 11 scores 45.9 and the Tab P12 (Gen 2) scores 57.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Tab P12 (Gen 2) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Fire Max 11 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, peak brightness.
Pick the Tab P12 (Gen 2) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are ram, storage, refresh rate, among others.
Both ship with comparable stylus support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Tab P12 (Gen 2) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Amazon - Fire Max 11 wins
- ▲Weight — 125.00 g less. 490 vs 615.
- ▲Peak brightness — 2.50% more. 410 nits vs 400 nits.
Why Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 128 GB vs 64 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 15.45% more. 12.7 " vs 11 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Amazon - Fire Max 11 | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 11 " | 12.7 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 410 nitslead | 400 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Amazon - Fire Max 11 | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 490 glead | 615 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| OS | Android | Android |
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