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Lenovo Idea Tab Pro: 12.7" 3K 144Hz, MediaTek 8300, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, Tab Pen

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Lenovo has Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Tablet (ZAE40136US) on sale for $329.99 - $33 eCoupon discount in cart = $296.99. Shipping is free.

Lenovo via Newegg also has Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Tablet (ZAE40136US) on sale for $296.99. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • 12.7" 2994x1840 3K 144Hz Touchscreen Display, 400nits, 273ppi
  • MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Processor (3.35 GHz)
  • 8GB LPDDR5X (Soldered)
  • 128 GB UFS 3.1 Storage
  • 13MP AF Back + 8MP FF Front Cameras
  • Dual-Band WiFi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3
  • Android 14 (upgradeable to Android 16)
  • 10200mAh Battery
  • Ports:
    • USB-C 5Gbps
    • microSD Card Slot
  • Includes Lenovo Tab Pen Plus
  • 1 Year Mail-in Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $33 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $329.99.
  • View Lenovo return policy.
  • Earn rewards on most purchases with MyLenovo Rewards (free to join).
  • First Responders, Students, Teachers, Parents, Healthcare Workers, and Seniors may qualify for additional discounts.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Lenovo has Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Tablet (ZAE40136US) on sale for $329.99 - $33 eCoupon discount in cart = $296.99. Shipping is free.

Lenovo via Newegg also has Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Tablet (ZAE40136US) on sale for $296.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Suryasis for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 12.7" 2994x1840 3K 144Hz Touchscreen Display, 400nits, 273ppi
  • MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Processor (3.35 GHz)
  • 8GB LPDDR5X (Soldered)
  • 128 GB UFS 3.1 Storage
  • 13MP AF Back + 8MP FF Front Cameras
  • Dual-Band WiFi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3
  • Android 14 (upgradeable to Android 16)
  • 10200mAh Battery
  • Ports:
    • USB-C 5Gbps
    • microSD Card Slot
  • Includes Lenovo Tab Pen Plus
  • 1 Year Mail-in Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $33 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $329.99.
  • View Lenovo return policy.
  • Earn rewards on most purchases with MyLenovo Rewards (free to join).
  • First Responders, Students, Teachers, Parents, Healthcare Workers, and Seniors may qualify for additional discounts.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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MrFoodMoon2
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I bought this tablet on Aliexpress a month ago for $220 (its called a Xiaoxin pad pro 2025 there). Its been an amazing tablet. its kinda big but plays games really well the GPU in it is very powerful. the dimensity 8300 is the MediaTek equivalent of snapdragon 8 gen 1 for those wondering. So think older flagship performance.
LuigiDellVostro
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I have a Tab P12 and it goes dark in portrait mode.
SplendidRock9071
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Best buy open box tab s9 256gb with 12 gb ram constantly goes around 350-500. I managed to get one with a tab a9+ (60$ trade in) excellent condition, 360ish

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SamW5482
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Quote from soundbytegfx :
I also bought the 12g/256gb version from aliexpress for about the same price as this guy. Bought the official keyboard and pen as well. Did this last month pre-tariffs. Just flashed it from the CN rom to the global rom so it's now an Idea Tab Pro. Works great. Very happy with it

Can you share AliExpress link and flashing process ?.
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make_moneys
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Quote from MrFoodMoon2 :
I bought this tablet on Aliexpress a month ago for $220 (its called a Xiaoxin pad pro 2025 there). Its been an amazing tablet. its kinda big but plays games really well the GPU in it is very powerful. the dimensity 8300 is the MediaTek equivalent of snapdragon 8 gen 1 for those wondering. So think older flagship performance.

Same I paid a little more for the 256gb. Can't believe how good it is for the price . Took me a few mins to remove all the Chinese apps and whatnot .
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make_moneys
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Quote from SamW5482 :
Can you share AliExpress link and flashing process ?.

The only con to be aware is once you flash to the global rom you will no longer have access to OTA updates . And ofc the slight risk of bricking the device . Also fwiw I didn't do this flash I was just reading about it and saw your question

https://www.reddit.com/r/androidt...CegdH2YeAL
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JugglyB
May 16, 2025
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How's reading on this thing? I have a Lenovo Tab M10 Plus I've been using for years and am considering upgrading. I read a lot of comic books and ebooks on it but not sure if it would be too big to carry comfortably.
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danny333
May 16, 2025
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Quote from sripunp :
How good is this for moonlight and apollo with a controller?

From the comment below it sounds like this is no good for game streaming from desktop.

I've been using a S7 Plus with Apollo and Artemis and have been very happy with it. Decoding time averages 4-7 ms. Can get one Amazon Renewed (90 day return window) for sub $300.

With the latest version of Artemis you might get better decoding on a S9, but that's a price jump for a few more ms speed.
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kwengca
May 16, 2025
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Quote from ibuythingshere :
no it depends on your connection AND the processor for decoding. which this one actually really sucks. you need atleast a 1-3 generation top of the line processor imo to not feel the lag

In general I agree, but even older snapdragon processors 865 has sub 5ms decoding time which is fantastic. Mediatek processors are just slow for this type of application.
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soundbytegfx
May 16, 2025
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Quote from SamW5482 :
Can you share AliExpress link and flashing process ?.

Flashing guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/androidt...n_pad_pro/

AliExpress seller no longer ships to US because of Tariffs. So can't help you there I'm afraid
May 16, 2025
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OliveActivity263
May 16, 2025
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Quote from soundbytegfx :
I also bought the 12g/256gb version from aliexpress for about the same price as this guy. Bought the official keyboard and pen as well. Did this last month pre-tariffs. Just flashed it from the CN rom to the global rom so it's now an Idea Tab Pro. Works great. Very happy with it
I couldn't agree more... I got mine back a couple months with 256gb around $240... flashed the global rom..... just updated the latest firmware version 17.xxx of global rom... updated firmware looks wonderful. the only issue I have with the tablet is couldn't unlock bootloader/root.
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skywaytp
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Quote from soundbytegfx :
Flashing guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/androidt...n_pad_pro/ [reddit.com]

AliExpress seller no longer ships to US because of Tariffs. So can't help you there I'm afraid
Does the above process works with this Lenovo?
XiaoxinPad Pro 12.7 2025 (TB375FC) and this Lenovo are the same?

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GeoffreyK24
May 16, 2025
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Quote from frugaldealsearcher :
Do you have a recommendation for 12+" tablets for sheet music? I've been looking at options for this but don't want to shell out $300 if I don't have to. Especially if I can print on paper for a fraction of the cost 😄

Walmart has the Lenovo Duet 5 (4GB model) for only $189: https://www.walmart.com/ip/360068...0c9ca464d8

I have had the 8GB version I got 'open-box: excellent' from Best Buy maybe 1.5 years ago and have really enjoyed it for media consumption. I didn't get it for a multitasking, processor power, or high performance device. I just wanted a versatile device that is capable. Honestly, I don't know that I've ever used the keyboard on it for anything other than the initial test. It it's pretty much only used for media consumption around the house and occasionally I let my daughters use the stylus for drawing (sold separately).

It is a Chromebook so you know you will have security updates regularly and for years to come. You also will be hard pressed to find an OLED screen at this size for this price. If you legitimately want a device for reading sheet music, I'm not sure you could get a better option over 12" like you requested. 4GB will limit the performance significantly but I can't imagine it will matter much if you aren't multitasking.

Alternatively, Best Buy currently has the 8GB model in excellent open box condition available for $278. If you keep an eye on the price of that option, it seems to vary a decent amount if you are willing to check on it daily. I just check it every once in a while and have noticed it down to ~$250. If you want to invest in it for more than just a sheet music display, they really do make decent media devices. It isn't blazing fast but I also don't do anything to tax it so it works great for me.
Last edited by GeoffreyK24 May 16, 2025 at 06:02 AM.
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Quote from NervousHaddock614 :
For close to this price you can now pick up a 14.6 S8 ultra tab now on eBay. Better screen and CPU.
Closest I found was for $419 refurbished. I wouldn't call that close
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400 nits isn't very bright. Per Ai:

The Galaxy Tab A9 Plus has a maximum screen brightness of 550 nits. This brightness is achieved with its 11-inch, 1920 x 1200 resolution TFT LCD display.

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Deadpoole
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I have the version from a year or two ago, with the G99. The 8 gigs matters, as I have another tab with the G99 and 4GB. The responsiveness of the 8gb model is noticeable.

Perfectly good performance, but not for gaming. Gorgeous screen, and widevine support so you can install streaming apps and get 4K streams.

I mostly read on mine, watch videos and other media consumption work. A big fast cpu would be great, but it's more than adequate.

I must have missed something, because I have several lenovo tabs and none of them came "loaded with chinese stuff'. Same apps as usual, and a launcher that I'm not fond of. Gets a lot of OTA updates, I must have gotten six in the past 18 months. Not as good as a pixel, but good enough.

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