Lenovo delivers AI-powered Android tablets starting at $270

Lenovo has unveiled two new Android tablets at IFA 2025: the premium Yoga Tab starting at $549.99 and the budget-friendly Idea Tab Plus starting at $269.99. Both devices feature AI-powered capabilities, large batteries, and Android 15, targeting different market segments with flagship-level processors and day-one artificial intelligence integration.

Key specifications: The tablets showcase Lenovo’s strategy of offering AI features across price points while maintaining competitive hardware.

• The Yoga Tab features an 11-inch 3,200 by 2,000 display with 144Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor (the same chip powering Samsung’s Galaxy S24 flagship phones), up to 12GB RAM, and an 8,860mAh battery with 68W charging.
• The Idea Tab Plus offers a larger 12.1-inch 2,560 by 1,600 LCD with 90Hz refresh, MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chip, up to 12GB RAM, and a 10,200mAh battery with 45W charging.
• Both tablets include quad speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos and peak brightness of 800 nits.

AI capabilities across both models: Lenovo is positioning artificial intelligence as a core feature rather than a premium add-on.

• The Yoga Tab includes AI that “learns to anticipate your needs,” text composition, sketch-to-image conversion, transcription, Google Gemini, and Circle to Search.
• The Idea Tab Plus features Lenovo AI Notes for writing assistance, Google Gemini, and Circle to Search with Google.
• Both tablets run Android 15 with AI features available from launch.

Market positioning strategy: The pricing and feature differentiation reflects Lenovo’s attempt to compete across multiple tablet segments.

• The Yoga Tab targets premium users with its all-metal construction, flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and higher refresh rate display.
• The Idea Tab Plus aims at budget-conscious consumers while maintaining AI features and offering both Wi-Fi-only and 5G connectivity options.
• Optional accessories include the Lenovo Tab Pen Pro (compatible with both tablets), device-specific folios, and keyboards.

Software support commitment: Lenovo is providing differentiated update schedules based on device tier.

• The Yoga Tab will receive three OS updates and four years of security fixes.
• The Idea Tab Plus gets two OS upgrades and four years of security patches.
• Both tablets launch with Android 15, positioning them ahead of many competitors still shipping Android 14.

Availability timeline: The tablets will arrive at different intervals throughout the fall.

• The Yoga Tab launches this month in Luna Grey and Seashell color options.
• The Idea Tab Plus becomes available in October in Cloud Grey, Luna Grey, or Sand Rose finishes.