Between the Tab P12 (Gen 2) and Pixel Tablet 2, the Tab P12 (Gen 2) comes out ahead in refresh rate and screen size, while the Pixel Tablet 2 wins on weight and ram. Overall, the Tab P12 (Gen 2) scores 57.8 and the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 55.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (57.8 vs 55.7). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, screen size.
Pick the Pixel Tablet 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 weight, ram, peak brightness.
Both ship with comparable storage, stylus support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 15.45% more. 12.7 " vs 11 ".
Why Google - Pixel Tablet 2 wins
- ▲Weight — 117.00 g less. 498 vs 615.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 12.7 "lead | 11 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 600 nitslead |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 615 g | 498 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| OS | Android | Android |
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