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) | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 615 g | 500 g |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 800 nits |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Screen size | 12.7 " | 11.2 " |
Between the Tab P12 (Gen 2) and Pad 7 Pro, the Tab P12 (Gen 2) comes out ahead in screen size, while the Pad 7 Pro wins on weight / storage. Overall, the Tab P12 (Gen 2) scores 58.1 and the Pad 7 Pro scores 63.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pad 7 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (58.1 vs 63.9), but the 5.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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 screen size. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 13.39% more. 12.7 " vs 11.2 ".
Pick the Pad 7 Pro if you care most about weight / storage. Its strongest claims are weight, storage, peak brightness, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 115.00 g less. 500 vs 615.
Both ship with comparable stylus support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pad 7 Pro 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: Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) or Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro?
Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 5.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, storage, 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 screen size in.
Choose Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro if…
Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro has the measurable edge on weight g, storage 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
- ▲Screen size — 13.39% more. 12.7 " vs 11.2 ".
Why Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro wins
- ▲Weight — 115.00 g less. 500 vs 615.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 100.00% more. 800 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.7 "lead | 11.2 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 800 nitslead |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) | Xiaomi - Pad 7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 615 g | 500 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| OS | Android | Android |