8 November 2026. The Lenovo Tab P12 has a 10,200 mAh battery, but its Helio G99 chip and 8 GB/128 GB memory make the Xiaomi Pad 8 the better buy.
Most buyers should skip the Lenovo Tab P12 at ₹44,999 and buy the Xiaomi Pad 8 instead. The Lenovo runs a MediaTek Helio G99, a chip that is undersized for a price this high.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 (12 GB/256 GB) costs ₹43,999 on Amazon and runs a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. The Lenovo earns a look only if battery size matters more to you than speed.
The Lenovo's battery is its one clear win
The Tab P12 has a 10,200 mAh battery. Every Xiaomi Pad 8 version carries 9,200 mAh. If you spend long train rides with no charging point, or leave the tablet in a bag for a weekend trip, that extra capacity is the Lenovo's best argument.
It is a modest edge, though, and 9,200 mAh is hardly small. If you plug in every night anyway, the advantage mostly disappears.
The Helio G99 is too modest for this money
Our SyncScore puts the Tab P12 at 31 and all three Xiaomi Pad 8 versions at 90. Expect that gap to show when you open a dozen Chrome tabs beside a notes app in split-screen, or settle in for an evening of BGMI.
sync8's Best tablets under ₹50,000 list ranks the Tab P12 #33. A launch that lands that far down its own price band has to win on something else, and apart from battery it does not.
Xiaomi gives you more memory for less
The Lenovo launches with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Xiaomi Pad 8 offers 12 GB and 256 GB for a lower price.
To get 256 GB on the Lenovo you have to step up to the 8 GB/256 GB version at ₹51,890. It keeps the same Helio G99, so you pay more and the speed gap stays.
The Xiaomi also has an 11.2-inch 144 Hz screen. Scrolling Instagram, hopping between UPI apps and panning Google Maps on a bike commute tend to look smoother at that refresh rate.
Nano Texture suits bright rooms best
All three rivals are Xiaomi Pad 8 versions with the same chip and memory. The standard model is on Amazon. The Nano Texture is at Vijay Sales for the same price and adds an anti-reflective screen, which helps on a sunny balcony or near a window on a hot afternoon.
The Creator's edition at ₹48,999 includes the Focus Pen Pro. It is for people who will draw or write by hand; everyone else should take one of the cheaper two.
All three Xiaomi versions are rated 4.4, from 241, 178 and 122 reviews. The Lenovo has 4.2 from 931 reviews, a bigger sample and a decent score, just a lower one.
Wait, unless battery is your priority
Buy the Tab P12 if you want the biggest battery here and mostly use a tablet for YouTube, OTT apps and reading. It also works as a shared family tablet that nobody pushes hard.
Skip it if you play BGMI, edit video, keep many apps open, or need 256 GB without paying extra. The same goes for anyone who wants the strongest chip in the price band.
If the Lenovo still tempts you, wait for a price cut. At launch you are paying flagship money for a mid-range chip.
Verdict
The Lenovo Tab P12 is a battery-first tablet at a price that expects more speed. Buy the Xiaomi Pad 8 if you want the stronger all-round tablet, and the Nano Texture version if you read in bright rooms. Pick the Lenovo only if its 10,200 mAh battery is the whole point.
It is #33 on our list of the best tablets under ₹50,000, rebuilt every day from today's prices.
Prices on 8 November 2026
- Lenovo Tab P12 (8 GB/128 GB) — ₹44,999 at Amazon
- Xiaomi Pad 8 (12 GB/256 GB) — ₹43,999 at Amazon
- Xiaomi Pad 8 Creator's (12 GB/256 GB) — ₹48,999 at Amazon
- Xiaomi Pad 8 Nano Texture (12 GB/256 GB) — ₹43,999 at Vijay Sales
FAQ
What is the price of the Lenovo Tab P12 in India?
The 8 GB/128 GB model is priced at ₹44,999 on Amazon. The 8 GB/256 GB version costs ₹51,890.
Is the Lenovo Tab P12 better than the Xiaomi Pad 8?
Only on battery: the Lenovo has 10,200 mAh against the Xiaomi's 9,200 mAh. The Xiaomi Pad 8 has a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 12 GB/256 GB and a 144 Hz screen, and it scores 90 against the Lenovo's 31 on SyncScore.
Which Xiaomi Pad 8 version should I pick?
The standard Pad 8 at ₹43,999 suits most people. Take the Nano Texture, also at ₹43,999 from Vijay Sales, if you read in bright light. Pay extra for the Creator's edition only if you will use the Focus Pen Pro.