Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 Launched Globally: See Price, Features

In a bid to offer more versatility, Lenovo has announced a new tablet, the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2, in the US as a mid-range offering. The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 features a JBL 9-unit Pro speaker system tuned with Dolby Atmos, paired with a 12.1-inch 2.5K LCD display supporting Dolby Vision and HDR10. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, offering AI features like real-time transcription and translation. Here's more about the newly announced Lenovo tablet.

Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 Price

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 launch price has been set at USD 399.99 (approximately Rs 37,700) for the base variant, and it comes in a Celestial White colour option. While it will soon be available in global markets, the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is expected to debut in India later this year.

What's New in the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2?

• The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 features a larger 12.1-inch 2.5K display compared to the 11.5-inch 2K display on the original Tab Plus.

• The display is significantly brighter, reaching up to 800 nits in High Brightness Mode versus around 400 nits on the predecessor.

• It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 octa-core chipset, a clear upgrade over the MediaTek Helio G99 in the original model.

• The Tab Plus Gen 2 offers higher RAM options, going up to 12GB compared to 8GB on the original.

• It supports UFS storage with faster performance and expandable storage of up to 2TB via microSD, while the predecessor offers up to 1TB of expandable storage.

• The tablet runs on Android 16 and promises longer software support -- two OS upgrades up to Android 18 and security patches until 2030.

• The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 has a 13MP rear camera, whereas the Lenovo Tab Plus offers an 8MP sensor.

• It houses a larger 10,200mAh battery compared to the 8,600mAh battery on the original Tab Plus.

• The Tab Plus Gen 2 features an upgraded JBL 9-unit Pro speaker system with dedicated bass units, while the predecessor offers eight JBL speakers.

What's the Same?

• Both models focus on premium entertainment with JBL-tuned speakers and Dolby Atmos support.

• They include an 8MP front camera.

• Both tablets support 45W fast charging.

• They retain the microSD card slot for expandable storage.

Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 Specifications

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 boasts a 12.1-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 249 ppi pixel density, which is touted to deliver sharp details and fluid visuals for movies, streaming, and gaming. The tablet offers up to 800 nits of High Brightness Mode (HBM). It also supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10, offering rich colours and deep contrast.

It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, which brings a noticeable upgrade in performance compared to the MediaTek Helio G99 processor found in the Lenovo Tab Plus. The Dimensity 7400 delivers better overall speed, improved graphics handling, and enhanced power management, resulting in smoother multitasking, faster app loading, and more capable performance for demanding entertainment tasks.

The tablet has been launched in four storage variants, including 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB. Notably, the storage can be expanded up to 2TB via a microSD card.

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 ships with Android 16 out of the box, offering improved privacy controls and a refined user interface. The device is promised to get two major OS upgrades — up to Android 18 — along with four years of security patches until 2030.

This Lenovo tablet has a 13MP rear camera with autofocus for capturing clear photos and videos, suitable for scanning documents or quick content creation. On the front, it includes an 8MP fixed-focus camera that handles video calls, selfies, and meetings with decent clarity.

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 houses a 10,200mAh battery, which is claimed to offer up to 15 hours of YouTube video streaming. The tablet supports 45W fast charging, allowing quick top-ups for all-day entertainment.

Other features include Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) certification, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C 2.0, and a built-in 360-degree rotating kickstand with a wide-angle tilt, which offers versatile positioning and supports both portrait and landscape modes.

Lenovo tablet with JBL speakers

The standout feature of the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is its JBL 9-unit Pro speaker system with dedicated bass units, tuned with Dolby Atmos for rich, cinematic, and immersive audio. This upgraded setup delivers deeper bass, clearer dialogue, and room-filling sound compared to the eight-speaker system on the original Tab Plus, making it one of the best-sounding tablets in its class for movies, music, and shared entertainment. It also supports Bluetooth speaker mode, allowing the tablet to function as a standalone portable speaker.

Accessories Sold Separately

Several accessories are available separately to enhance the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2, including the Lenovo Tab Pen Plus for note-taking and drawing, the Lenovo Wireless Keyboard to boost productivity, and the tailored Lenovo Sleeve Suite with a shoulder strap for convenient carrying and protection.

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