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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 (6GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£280RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:11.5 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 (6GB + 128GB)
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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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Score components

35%

7.8

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

6.7

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 77% of tablets
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 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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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–²Better than 86%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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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Score components

22%

8.0

Performance

20%

7.7

Display

16%

8.4

Camera

14%

7.7

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.5

Software

5%

7.2

Design

3%

8.2

Audio

â–²Better than 81%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 68% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

7.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 4 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–²Better than 68%
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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~ £280
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 (6GB + 128GB)

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Reviewers like the display, fingerprint sensor, performance and stylus, though some are disappointed by the software.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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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Score components:

22%

8.0

Performance

20%

7.7

Display

16%

8.4

Camera

14%

7.7

Battery

12%

7.3

Connectivity

8%

7.5

Software

5%

7.2

Design

3%

8.2

Audio

7.8
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

8.1
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 6 GB of RAM, which is more than 65% of tablets and equal to 7.1% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 6% 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
1,015 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 1,015 points in single-core tests, which is higher than 60.5% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, which is more advanced than 67.6% of tablets and equal to 1% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a 2560×1600 screen, which is sharper than 77.5% of tablets and equal to 10% of tablets.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 90 Hz screen, which is smoother than 73.5% of tablets and equal to 6.7% of tablets.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This tablet uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 92.5% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
263 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 263 ppi, which is higher than 70.7% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
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/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
8,600 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 8,600 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 79.7% of tablets and equal to 0.9% 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
15 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 15 hours, which is longer than that of 85.6% of tablets and equal to that of 4.1% of tablets.
video playback
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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LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% 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
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% 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
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% 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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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
485 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 485 g, which is lighter than 51.9% of tablets and equal to 0.9% 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
?
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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
yes
This tablet supports aptX Adaptive. 93.2% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.7% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 (6GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 60% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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 graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51
  • 50% faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (90 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 199 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    600 nits vs 401 nits
  • 15.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 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
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    â–² Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    7.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 4 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.
    8.1 vs 7.0
  • 7.1% better value for money
    Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 (6GB + 128GB) has better value for money than the average tablet (8.08 vs 7.6).
    8.08 vs 7.55
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 60% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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 graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 650 vs Mali-G51
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3
  • 2.95x more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    44 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 75.4% higher multi-core score
    This tablet has a higher multi-core score than the average tablet (3,317 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    3,317 points vs 1,891 points
  • 2 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (6 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 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
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.6% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 884 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (2,750 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    2,750 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 39.2% higher single-core score
    This tablet has a higher single-core score than the average tablet (1,015 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    1,015 points vs 729 points
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 50% faster refresh rate
    This tablet has a faster refresh rate than the average tablet (90 Hz vs 60 Hz). The average tablet has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 199 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (600 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    600 nits vs 401 nits
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (800000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    800,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200).
    2,560×1,600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    100% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • 1.4 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11.5 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11.5 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 19% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (263 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    263 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Supports HDR10
    This tablet supports HDR10, while the average tablet does not. 21.7% of tablets support HDR10.
  • 20 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (420 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    420 nits vs 400 nits
  • 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
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28% of tablets support PDAF.
  • 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
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Built-in camera flash
    This tablet has a camera flash, while the average tablet does not. 45.5% of tablets have one.
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • 30.3% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,600 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,600 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.3% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Fingerprint unlocking
    This tablet supports fingerprint unlocking, while the average tablet does not. 16% of tablets offer this.
    Side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet has a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.1 vs 5).
    5.1 vs 5
  • Supports dynamic themes
    This tablet supports dynamic themes, while the average tablet does not. 29.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • 2.2 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (5.8 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    5.8 mm vs 8 mm
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.5% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 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
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.3% of tablets support LDAC.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This tablet supports aptX Adaptive, while the average tablet does not. 6.8% of tablets offer this.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 10.7% lower sentiment score
    6.7 vs 7.5
  • 10.7% lower sentiment score
    6.7 vs 7.5
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% 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.
  • No headphone jack
    This tablet does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets offer this.

Video reviews

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

9.0
MRVL TECH
≈ estimated
03/09/2021
Long-term review · two months of use with keyboard and stylus
Verdict
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is a solid Android tablet and a no-brainer with the keyboard case, despite some software quirks.
8.0
gizmochina
≈ estimated
11/06/2021
Hands-on review · gaming, battery and PC mode tests
Verdict
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is an affordable Android tablet with real potential, held back by slow charging and limited multitasking.
9.0
Geekanoids
≈ estimated
12/12/2025
Hands-on review · several weeks of daily use
Verdict
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is a very responsive tablet with strong sound and battery life, clearly recommended for media and browsing.
9.0
Jayce Ooi
≈ estimated
10/11/2021
Comparison review · screen and gaming tests
Verdict
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is an excellent OLED Android tablet that is hard to get wrong, though it is a close call against its rival.
8.0
gizmochina
≈ estimated
01/09/2021
Comparison with Mi Pad 5 Pro · design, pen and battery tests
Verdict
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 was picked over the Mi Pad 5 Pro for more balanced performance, though Android itself causes most problems.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
gizmochina.com
≈ estimated
15/06/2021
Hands-on test · Budget Android tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is a rare budget tablet with a 90Hz OLED screen and solid gaming performance, but 6GB of RAM limits multitasking to five apps.
8.0
smartzone.de
≈ estimated
12/03/2022
Hands-on test · Chinese-market tablet
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is the cheapest 90Hz OLED tablet with a fast Snapdragon 870, but it gets no software updates.
8.0
china-gadgets.de
≈ estimated
03/12/2021
Tablet review · Imported Chinese model
Verdict
The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is a strong OLED tablet, brighter and faster than its predecessor, but it gets no software updates.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 (6GB + 128GB)

  • High-quality 90Hz OLED display with sharp resolution (2560 x 1600)
  • Strong performance from the Snapdragon 870 processor, suitable for gaming and multitasking
  • Excellent build quality with a slim 5.8mm aluminum unibody design
  • Great value for money compared to similarly spec'd Western market tablets
  • Impressive quad JBL speaker system with Dolby Atmos support
  • Long battery life (8600 mAh) that lasts through a full day of use

What customers don't like about Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 (6GB + 128GB)

  • Camera quality is often cited as disappointing, especially in low-light conditions
  • Software updates are infrequent, with the device sometimes staying on older Android versions
  • Chinese ROM quirks, such as pre-installed bloatware and occasional Mandarin text in menus
  • Slow charging times (can take up to 2 hours for a full charge)
  • Lack of an official global ROM can lead to issues with certain apps like Netflix without manual fixes
  • Fuzziness occasionally reported on screen text due to the OLED sub-pixel layout

Verdict

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 is a premium-tier Android tablet featuring an 11.5-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 600 nits peak brightness, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 octa-core processor paired with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, offering high-performance multitasking and gaming capabilities. Encased in a slim 5.8mm aluminum unibody weighing just 485g, the device includes quad JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos, an 8600mAh battery supporting 20W fast charging, and a versatile camera setup with dual 13MP+5MP rear lenses and dual 8MP front sensors for 3D face unlock. Main pros include its exceptionally vibrant OLED screen, powerful flagship-level chipset, and lightweight portable design, while notable cons include potential software bugs in its ZUI interface and disappointing camera quality in low-light conditions.

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