Lenovo is a company best known for its computer hardware, but they do things in the mobile device segment, a lot of which is achieved through Motorola, which it owns. In recent years, Lenovo has been less involved in smartphones and more involved in tablets, which is a good thing because there are only a few big players in Android tabs.
Lenovo released the Tab P12 last year, and this year comes with a revised model called the Lenovo Tab P12 Matte Display. While it's not official yet, we know a lot about it thanks to some handy leaks, so let's talk about what we do know.
The Lenovo Tab P12 Matte Display Comes With A Paper-Like LCD
The Lenovo Tab P12 Matte Display is the next tablet in Lenovo's release cycle, and it comes with a heavy focus on the display. You get a matte display instead of a glossy one, as most devices have so that you might wonder why.
They aren't new by any measure, but by using a matte display or a paper-like LCD as they are called, you get less glare, which makes them easier to read from whether you're inside or outside. They also have a look that resembles paper based on their high contrast and matte finish. If you plan to watch the latest superhero movie, a paper-like display isn't the best way to go, but if you do a lot of reading — whether from web pages, books, or documents — this might be for you.
But wait, you say. Didn't Lenovo already release a device called the Tab P12 last year? You're right. That's why they're specifically marketing it with that Matte Display name at the end, because that's the major thing that sets it apart as a brand-new model for 2024, and for some people, it makes it even more appealing.
How Different Is The Lenovo Tab P12 Matte Display From The Original P12?
I know you're asking. Besides the matte display, how does the Tab P12 Matte Display differ from the regular Tab P12? Good question; we know some things thanks to WindowsReport, so let's discuss it.
The truth is, besides the screen, this new model is essentially identical to the old Tab P12 as far as we know at the moment. It still has a 60Hz 12.7-inch display with 3K resolution (2944 x 1840) and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Again, the only difference is it is a paper-like LCD, which makes the experience something like using an ebook reader. It has stylus support, too (and matte displays feel much better to write on).
It'll be powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7050 and a 128GB/8GB configuration with expandable storage. While the Tab P12 ran on Android 13, we hope that Lenovo will ship the Matte Display variant out with Android 14, considering it has been out since last year. The battery is 10,200 mAh and can be charged at 30W.
You get four JBL speakers in a stereo setup, so listening to music or watching videos should be a rather enjoyable sonic experience. There's a single 8MP rear camera and a 13MP ultrawide selfie camera. Tablets are tailored more toward work, so it'd explain why Lenovo went with a seemingly better module for video calls.
So, while Lenovo might not be big on smartphones, they're targeting a less competitive space and producing tablets that make sense, at least on paper (yes, pun intended).
