Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) vs Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 400 nits |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Weight | 579 g | 615 g |
| Screen size | 13 " | 12.7 " |
Between the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) and Tab P12 (Gen 2), the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) comes out ahead in storage / peak brightness, while the Tab P12 (Gen 2) wins on several specs. Overall, the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) scores 66.2 and the Tab P12 (Gen 2) scores 58.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.1 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 iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) 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 storage, peak brightness, ram, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 300.00% more. 512 GB vs 128 GB.
The Tab P12 (Gen 2) similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, stylus support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) or Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2)?
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) leads the current Mars Score by 8.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, storage against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if…
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) has the measurable edge on storage gb, peak brightness nits, ram gb.
Choose Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) if…
Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins
- ▲Storage — 300.00% more. 512 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 300.00% more. 1600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Weight — 36.00 g less. 579 vs 615.
- ▲Screen size — 2.36% more. 13 " vs 12.7 ".
Why Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 "lead | 12.7 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nitslead | 400 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 579 glead | 615 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | iPadOS | Androidlead |