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Lenovo Smart Tab M10 5G (4GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£330RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 695

Lenovo Smart Tab M10 5G (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.8

Reviews score

10%

6.6

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 52% of tablets
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 57%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

22%

6.8

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

8.3

Camera

14%

5.7

Battery

12%

7.8

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Software

5%

6.9

Design

3%

7.0

Audio

â–²Better than 66%
6.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 59% of models

6.8

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

7.7

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
7 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 59%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £330
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
4GB + 128GB6GB + 128GB

What reviewers say about the Lenovo Smart Tab M10 5G (4GB + 128GB)

Based on 7 · 3

Reviewers love the reliable mobile connection, ample storage and long battery life, but criticize the camera and weak Wi-Fi.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Lenovo Smart Tab M10 5G (4GB + 128GB)

Based on 61 owners sharing their experience in online comments

28%positive16%mixed56%negative

Owners appreciate its speakers, dock and value, while sluggish performance and recurring dock failures are their biggest frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report stutters and choppy movement between apps, lag in the Play Store, and slow app opening or crashes.10
  • Owners say the tablet sometimes fails to connect to the dock, showing a white 'turn on dock' screen, freezing, or needing a restart.7
  • Some owners find the screen weak, with fingerprints visible on all-white screens and not quite matching an iPad or a good phone.5
  • Some units arrived faulty or stopped working: they won't turn on, shut off after a second, or won't charge.5
  • Owners say Lenovo service was slow: one waited about two months for a repair that found nothing, another waited a month without a reply.4
  • Owners miss home and menu buttons and a built-in gallery or calling app, and one found a USB pen drive was not recognized.4
  • Owners say 2 GB of RAM is too little and the tablet needs another 2 GB to run smoothly.3
  • Charging through the dock can fail even when it shows charging, while the USB-C port charges fine; some units will not charge at all.3
  • Owners report Wi-Fi dropouts after an update, a Pie version that drops Wi-Fi, and that software updates have stopped.3
  • Owners say Alexa only spoke English on their tablet, and it worked only in Spain's Spanish.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo Smart Tab M10 5G (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

22%

6.8

Performance

20%

5.2

Display

16%

8.3

Camera

14%

5.7

Battery

12%

7.8

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Software

5%

6.9

Design

3%

7.0

Audio

6.8
Reviews score
6.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

7.5
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of RAM, which is more than 47.2% of tablets and equal to 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
6 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 6 nm process, which is smaller than 76.1% of tablets and equal to 8.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
894 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 894 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 55.3% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, which is more advanced than 61.5% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2000×1200
This tablet has a 2000×1200 screen, which is sharper than 58.1% of tablets and equal to 8.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
220 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 220 ppi, which is lower than 50.1% of tablets and equal to 1.6% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Chemically Strengthened Glass, which is less durable than 65.1% of tablets and the same as 12.9% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 13 MP resolution, which is higher than 73.9% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 69.6% of tablets and equal to 19.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0, which is wider than 57.4% of tablets and equal to 24.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
7,700 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 7,700 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 66.8% of tablets and equal to 2.8% of tablets.
Charging speed
20 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 20 W, which is faster than 60.4% of tablets and equal to 6.2% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
mixed use
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
yes
This tablet supports 5G. 91.9% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.7% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
IP52
This tablet's IP rating is IP52, which is more protected than 84.8% of tablets and the same as 6.2% of tablets.
Weight
490 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 490 g, which is lighter than 49.3% of tablets and equal to 2.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
?
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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Lenovo Smart Tab M10 5G (4GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 619 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 619 vs Mali-G51
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports 5G
    This tablet supports 5G, while the average tablet does not. 8.1% of tablets support 5G.
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 2,400 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 619 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 619 vs Mali-G51
  • 2,400 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 57.1% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (6 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    6 nm vs 14 nm
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 10% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 4 years newer
    This tablet was released more recently than the average tablet (2023 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    July 2023
    2023 vs 2019
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2000×1200 vs 1920×1200).
    2,000×1,200 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 5 MP higher rear resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (13 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP higher front resolution
    This tablet has a higher-resolution front camera than the average tablet (8 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 16.7% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (7,700 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    7,700 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports 5G
    This tablet supports 5G, while the average tablet does not. 8.1% of tablets support 5G.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.1 vs 5).
    5.1 vs 5
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • More dust and water protection
    This tablet offers better dust and water protection than the average tablet (IP52 vs not rated).
    IP52 vs not rated
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 39.66 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (160.3 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    160.34 mm vs 200 mm
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    mixed use
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 59.7% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (762 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    762 points vs 1,891 points
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Narrower color gamut
    This tablet supports a narrower color gamut than the average tablet (NTSC vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    72% NTSC coverage reported.
    NTSC vs sRGB
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 12.0% lower sentiment score
    6.6 vs 7.5
  • 1 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • 12.0% lower sentiment score
    6.6 vs 7.5
  • 2.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models

    6.8

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    7.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    7 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.8 vs 7.0
  • 59.7% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (762 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    762 points vs 1,891 points
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Narrower color gamut
    This tablet supports a narrower color gamut than the average tablet (NTSC vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    72% NTSC coverage reported.
    NTSC vs sRGB
  • 1 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    mixed use
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Gadgets9
≈ estimated
19/06/2024
Long-term review · extended use, performance and gaming
Verdict
Lenovo Smart Tab M10 5G runs smoothly, but audio could be better and it is not a gaming tablet.
8.0
Trends9
≈ estimated
11/12/2023
Hands-on review · performance, display, gaming and audio
Verdict
The Lenovo Smart Tab M10 5G is not a gaming tablet, but it handles basic gaming and everyday use well enough, with weaker audio.
8.0
Gogi Tech
≈ estimated
28/11/2023
Hands-on review · benchmark, unboxing and setup
Verdict
Lenovo Smart Tab M10 5G suits students and on-the-go work thanks to 5G, though the price is on the high side.
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Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.3
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
15/11/2023
Lab test · Budget 5G tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab M10 5G is a budget tablet with mobile data and reasonable web benchmark scores, but slow page loading and weak graphics hold it back.
8.3
notebookcheck.biz
✓ explicit
16/11/2023
Lab test · 5G mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab M10 5G is a cellular tablet with strong battery life, but its mid-range chip makes complex web pages load slowly.
6.8
test-achats.be
✓ explicit
2024
Lab test · Long-lasting tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab M10 5G suits most users thanks to excellent battery life and mobile data, but its rear camera is only passable.
6.8
test-achats.be
✓ explicit
Not Dated
Lab test · Long-lasting tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab M10 5G suits most users thanks to excellent battery life and mobile data, but its rear camera is only passable.
8.3
notebookcheck.nl
✓ explicit
16/11/2023
Lab test · 5G mid-range tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab M10 5G offers mobile connectivity and long battery life, but its mid-range chip makes complex pages slow to load.
6.8
test-aankoop.be
✓ explicit
2024 (Latest Update)
Lab test · Long-lasting tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab M10 5G is a sound choice for most tablet users, with very good battery life and mobile internet, but its rear camera is only reasonable.
6.8
test-aankoop.be
✓ explicit
Not Dated
Lab test · Long-lasting tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab M10 5G is a sound choice for most tablet users, with very good battery life and mobile internet, but its rear camera is only reasonable.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo Smart Tab M10 5G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Premium design with a sturdy, semi-frosted metal back that feels high-end for its price point.
  • Excellent 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, offering future-proof and fast internet speeds for streaming and work.
  • High-resolution 10.61-inch 2K display (2000 x 1200) that provides crisp and vibrant visuals for multimedia.
  • Immersive audio experience delivered by dual Dolby Atmos speakers that provide clear sound for movies and video calls.
  • Long battery life (7,700mAh) that reliably lasts for a full day of mixed usage, including up to 12 hours of video playback.
  • Smooth multitasking and productivity features supported by Android 13, including split-screen and taskbar customizations.

What customers don't like about Lenovo Smart Tab M10 5G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Underpowered processor (Snapdragon 695) for heavy gaming, with some users reporting frame drops in intensive 3D titles.
  • Average camera quality, particularly the front-facing sensor, which can suffer from noise and distortion in low-light conditions.
  • Slower charging speeds, as the included 20W adapter takes roughly two hours to fully recharge the large battery.
  • Noticeable battery drain when using 5G networks compared to 4G or Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Significant screen bezels that result in an 82% screen-to-body ratio, which may feel less modern to some users.
  • Potential software bloatware and occasional bugs in specific Lenovo-customised tools like screenshot editing.

Verdict

The Lenovo Tab M10 5G (4GB + 128GB) is a versatile 10.61-inch tablet featuring a 2K IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 400 nits of brightness. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G octa-core processor and includes 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which is expandable up to 1TB via microSD. Key strengths include its high-speed 5G connectivity, a robust 7700mAh battery providing up to 12 hours of video playback, and an immersive audio experience delivered through dual Dolby Atmos-optimized speakers. The device also features a 13MP autofocus rear camera and an 8MP fixed-focus front camera suitable for clear video conferencing. However, notable drawbacks include its relatively slow 20W charging speed, average camera performance in low-light conditions, and occasional frame drops during intensive gaming at high graphical settings.

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