12.1 inch Screen Size — 12 Tablets Compared

Decision table

12.1 inch Screen Size: which one for what?

The 12 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Films & Video Students Battery Life Thin & Light

Leads for Films & Video: OnePlus Pad Go 283%

Leads for Students: Redmi Pad 2 Pro81%

Leads for Battery Life: POCO Pad M171%

Leads for Thin & Light: HONOR Pad 1059%

#12#4#5#1
HONOR Pad 10Honor
12.1" · Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 · 10100 mAh
56% 67% 67% 59%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Students
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 525 grams
#6#8#9#4
HONOR Pad 20 ProHonor
12.1" · Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · 10100 mAh
73% 55% 55% 57%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 165Hz display
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 537 grams
#5#5#8#2
HONOR Pad 20Honor
12.1" · Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 · 10100 mAh
73% 67% 55% 59%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Students
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 525 grams
#11#7#12#5
HONOR Pad 9Honor
12.1" · Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 · 8300 mAh
68% 62% 50% 56%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 8 speakers
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Students
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 555 grams
#3#2#3#3
Lenovo Idea Tab PlusLenovo
12.1" · Dimensity 6400 · Lenovo Tab Pen / Lenovo Tab Pen Plus
75% 79% 69% 58%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 800 nits peak brightness
- 4 speakers
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Students
- Stylus support: Lenovo Tab Pen / Lenovo Tab Pen Plus
- 10200 mAh battery — top of the pool
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 10200 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 530 grams
#4#6#4#11
Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2Lenovo
12.1" · Dimensity 7400 · Lenovo Tab Pen Plus
75% 67% 69% 50%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 800 nits peak brightness
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Lenovo Tab Pen Plus
- 10200 mAh battery — top of the pool
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 10200 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#2#12#11#7
OnePlus Pad 2OnePlus
12.1" · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 9510 mAh
77% 51% 51% 54%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 900 nits peak brightness
- 144Hz display
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#1#9#10#8
OnePlus Pad Go 2OnePlus
12.1" · 10050 mAh
83% 54% 54% 53%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 900 nits peak brightness
- 4 speakers
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#8#3#1#9
POCO Pad M1POCO
12.1" · Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · Yes
69% 69% 71% 51%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Stylus support: Var
- 12000 mAh battery — top of the pool
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 12000 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#10#11#7#6
Redmi Pad ProRedmi
12.1" · Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 · No
69% 52% 64% 55%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#7#10#6#12
POCO PadPOCO
12.1" · Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 · No
69% 52% 64% 50%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#9#1#2#10
Redmi Pad 2 ProRedmi
12.1" · Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 · Yes
69% 81% 71% 51%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 120Hz display
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Students
- Stylus support: Var
- 12000 mAh battery — top of the pool
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 12000 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.