Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 615 g | 498 g |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Screen size | 12.7 " | 11 " |
Between the Tab P12 (Gen 2) and Pixel Tablet 2, the Tab P12 (Gen 2) comes out ahead in refresh rate / screen size, while the Pixel Tablet 2 wins on weight / ram. Overall, the Tab P12 (Gen 2) scores 58.1 and the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 60.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (58.1 vs 60.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is 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. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
Pick the Pixel Tablet 2 if you care most about weight / ram. Its strongest claims are weight, ram, peak brightness. The single most decisive one: Weight — 117.00 g less. 498 vs 615.
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: Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) or Google - Pixel Tablet 2?
Google - Pixel Tablet 2 leads the current Mars Score by 2.1 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 Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) if…
Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, screen size in.
Choose Google - Pixel Tablet 2 if…
Google - Pixel Tablet 2 has the measurable edge on weight g, ram gb, peak brightness nits.
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 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 |