7 November 2026. The Lenovo Tab K11 has a pen and 4G, but Xiaomi Pad 8 and OnePlus Pad 2 bring faster chips and bigger batteries at similar money. Who should still buy it.
Not for most buyers. The Lenovo Tab K11 (8 GB/128 GB) costs ₹39,999 and runs a MediaTek G88 octa-core, while three rivals at nearly the same price carry Snapdragon chips.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Nano Texture is ₹42,499 at Vijay Sales, the Xiaomi Pad 8 is ₹43,999 on Amazon, and the OnePlus Pad 2 is ₹47,084. All three come with 12 GB + 256 GB. The K11 has one real argument, a pen and 4G, and we come to that below.
The G88 chip is the K11's weak spot
The K11 pairs 8 GB + 128 GB with the MediaTek G88. For a day of WhatsApp, UPI, YouTube and Instagram, that is the kind of work an entry-level chip is meant for. Add an evening of BGMI with a video call open in the background, and that is where you will wish you had more chip.
Both Xiaomi Pad 8 models use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, and the OnePlus Pad 2 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. On sync8's own score they land at 90, 90 and 85. The K11 gets 30.
Storage is the other gap: 256 GB on the rivals against 128 GB here. If you load offline shows for a long train ride and keep a semester of college PDFs on the same tablet, you will hit that limit sooner on the Lenovo.
Rivals go further without a charger
The K11 has a 7,040 mAh battery. The Xiaomi Pad 8 pair has 9,200 mAh, and the OnePlus Pad 2 has 9,510 mAh.
That extra capacity matters most on the days you leave the charger at home: a long train journey, a Google Maps-heavy trip, a full day of classes with no plug nearby.
The K11's 90 Hz screen already looks dated
The K11 has an 11-inch 90 Hz display. The Xiaomi Pad 8 models are 11.2 inches at 144 Hz, and the OnePlus Pad 2 is 12.1 inches at 144 Hz. Scrolling Instagram, flicking through a PDF or following a fast game should look smoother at the higher rate.
If you study near a window or work outdoors on hot afternoons, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Nano Texture is the one to look at. Its anti-reflective finish is aimed at glare, and at ₹42,499 it is also the cheapest of the three rivals.
The OnePlus Pad 2 is the roomiest, which helps if you split the screen between a video and your notes. Skip it if your college bag is already tight or you want to spend as little as possible, because it is both the biggest and the priciest here.
Buy the K11 only for the pen and 4G
Lenovo sells this version with a pen, 4G LTE alongside Wi-Fi, expandable storage, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos and a 13 MP rear camera. If you want to sketch or take notes on the move with a SIM in the tablet itself, that is a real list.
But none of it changes the chip, the battery or the screen. If cellular and a pen are not your top priorities, you are paying for features you will not use.
A low price, but thin evidence
Today's ₹39,999 is the lowest the K11 has been in the last 30 days. In that window it has been as high as ₹49,999. Buying now beats buying a few weeks ago, but a falling price does not make the tablet a better fit.
The ratings are lopsided too. The K11 has 4.2 from just 9 reviews on Amazon, which is too few to lean on. The Xiaomi Pad 8 has 4.4 from 241, the Nano Texture 4.4 from 120, and the OnePlus Pad 2 4.4 from 962.
If you are set on the K11, waiting for more buyer feedback is cheap insurance. Gamers and students who carry one device for everything should not buy it at all.
Verdict
Buy the Lenovo Tab K11 only if a pen and 4G in one tablet matter more to you than speed, battery and screen. Most people should start with the Xiaomi Pad 8 Nano Texture, with the Xiaomi Pad 8 as the Amazon alternative. The OnePlus Pad 2 is for anyone who wants the biggest screen.
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Prices on 7 November 2026
- Lenovo Tab K11 (8 GB/128 GB) — ₹39,999 at Amazon
- Xiaomi Pad 8 (12 GB/256 GB) — ₹43,999 at Amazon
- Xiaomi Pad 8 Nano Texture (12 GB/256 GB) — ₹42,499 at Vijay Sales
- OnePlus Pad 2 (12 GB/256 GB) — ₹47,084 at Amazon
FAQ
Is the Lenovo Tab K11 good for BGMI?
It is not the tablet to pick for heavy gaming. The MediaTek G88 is a step below the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 in the Xiaomi Pad 8 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the OnePlus Pad 2. Its 90 Hz screen also trails their 144 Hz panels.
Which tablet is better than the Lenovo Tab K11 for the money?
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Nano Texture at Vijay Sales and the Xiaomi Pad 8 on Amazon. Both have 12 GB + 256 GB, a 9,200 mAh battery and a 144 Hz screen, and both score 90 on sync8 against the K11's 30.
Who should still buy the Lenovo Tab K11?
Buyers who want 4G LTE and a pen in the same tablet, and who mostly use it for video, reading, notes and light apps. If you want gaming power, longer battery life or more storage, pick one of the rivals.