Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - iPad (11th gen) | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 477 g | 615 g |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Screen size | 11 " | 12.7 " |
Between the iPad (11th gen) and Tab P12 (Gen 2), the iPad (11th gen) comes out ahead in weight / peak brightness, while the Tab P12 (Gen 2) wins on refresh rate / ram. Overall, the iPad (11th gen) scores 55.8 and the Tab P12 (Gen 2) scores 58.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (55.8 vs 58.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the iPad (11th gen) 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. The single most decisive one: Weight — 138.00 g less. 477 vs 615.
Pick the Tab P12 (Gen 2) if you care most about refresh rate / ram. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, ram, screen size. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Both ship with comparable storage, stylus support, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - iPad (11th gen) or Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2)?
Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) leads the current Mars Score by 2.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - iPad (11th gen) if…
Apple - iPad (11th gen) has the measurable edge on weight g, peak brightness nits.
Choose Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) if…
Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, ram gb, screen size in.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - iPad (11th gen) wins
- ▲Weight — 138.00 g less. 477 vs 615.
- ▲Peak brightness — 25.00% more. 500 nits vs 400 nits.
Why Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 15.45% more. 12.7 " vs 11 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPad (11th gen) | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 " | 12.7 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 500 nitslead | 400 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPad (11th gen) | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 477 glead | 615 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | iPadOS | Androidlead |