The hybrid MWC 2021 is underway and first off the blocks with a bunch of product launches is Lenovo with the official unveiling of the recently leaked Smart Clock 2, and a number of new Yoga tablets running Android. There’s a lot to cover so join us after the break for all the details.
Smart Clock 2
With an aesthetic that wouldn’t look out of place in Google’s Nest Display line-up, the Smart Clock 2 can now be outfitted with a wireless charger for your phone. Whilst retaining the 4-inch touch display, the Smart Clock 2 is a little larger in size which means there is space for two 3W speakers this time around with the volume buttons on the top of the device. Designed for the bedroom, the Smart Clock 2 doesn’t have a built-in camera and the microphones can be manually disabled via the physical slider on the rear of the device.
As for the wireless charging dock that adds 5W/7.5W/10W Qi wireless charging, the Smart Clock 2 sits on it and is connected via POGO pins. The Smart Clock 2 will go on sale during September starting from $89, with the wireless charging dock an optional extra.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT8167S |
| OS | Google Assistant |
| Audio | 1.5-inch 3W Front-firing Speakers |
| Mic | 1 x Far-Field Microphone Array |
| RAM + ROM | RAM 1GB + Flash 8GB |
| Display | 4-inch LCD IPS |
| Weight | Starting at 298 g (0.66lbs) not including dock |
| WLAN + Bluetooth | 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4Ghz + Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Colors | Abyss Blue, Heather Grey, Shadow Black12 |
Yoga Tab 13
Lenovo’s Yoga Tab 13 (AKA Yoga Pad Pro in China) with its big 13-inch display and HDMI-in port that lets it act as an external monitor will go on sale during July with prices starting from $679. Sporting a Snapdragon 870 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128/256GB of built-in storage, the Yoga Tab 13 runs Android 11 and boasts quadruple JBL speakers, Dolby Atmos, and a 10,000mAh battery that should be good for 12 hours of playback.
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 870 Mobile Platform, Octa-Core, up to 3.2GHz |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Audio + Mics | Quad JBL Speakers, Lenovo Premium Audio Solution, Dolby Atmos, 3 Microphones, 5cc audio chamber |
| RAM + ROM | 8GB (LPDDR5) + 128GB / 256GB |
| Battery (ROW) | Minimum capacity 10,000 mAh+; Up to 12 hours playback (1080p)3, 30W quick charge |
| Display | 13-inch (2160 x 1350) LTPS with Dolby Vision, 60Hz refresh, 400 nits |
| Weight | 830 g (1.83 lbs) |
| Color | Shadow Black |
| Software | Google Kids Space7, Google Entertainment Space6, Netflix4, and much more |
Yoga Tab 11
Looking like a slightly smaller version of the Tab 13, the Yoga Tab 11 sports an 11-inch display with 2000 x 1200 resolution, quadruple JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos, and runs Android 11 out of the box. Powered by MediaTek’s Helio G90T chipset and in LTE and WiFi variants, the Yoga Tab 11 will go on sale in 4/128GB and 8/256GB configurations during August with prices starting from $319.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Processor: Wi-Fi/LTE | Wi-Fi: MediaTek Helio G90T (MT8185) / LTE: MediaTek Helio G90T (MT8789) Octa-Core Processor |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Audio + Speakers | Quad JBL Speakers, Lenovo Premium Audio Solution with Dolby Atmos, dual mics, 5cc audio chamber |
| RAM / ROM | 8GB + 256GB LPDDR4 RAM / 4GB + 128GB ROM |
| Battery (ROW) | Minimum capacity 7,500 mAh; Up to 15 hours video playback3, 20W quick charge |
| Display | 11-inch (2000 x 1200) TDDI LCD, 60Hz refresh, 400 nits, and Dolby Vision |
| Weight | 655 g (1.44 lbs) |
| Color | Storm Grey |
| Software | Google Kids Space7, Google Entertainment Space6, Netflix4, and much more |
Yoga Tab P11 Plus
Also powered by MediaTek’s Helio G90T chipset, the Yoga Tab P11 Plus has an 11-inch 2K display and will go on sale in 4/64GB, 4/128GB, and 6/128GB configurations during August with prices starting from $259. Running Android 11, the tablet also has a 7,500mAh battery that supports 20W quick-charging which Lenovo claims is good for up to 12 hours of playback.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G90T, Octa-Core |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Audio + Speakers | Dual Microphone Array + Smart Voice DSP, quad speakers optimized for Dolby Atmos |
| Memory (ROW) | LPDDR4 – 4GB + 64GB / 4GB + 128GB / 6GB +128GB |
| Battery | Minimum capacity 7,500 mAh; Up to 12 hours video playback3, 20W quick charge |
| Display | 11-inch IPS LCD 2K (2000 x 1200), 60Hz, NTSC 70 percent color gamut, 400 nits |
| Weight | 490 g (1.1 lbs) tablet only |
| Colors | Slate Grey, Platinum Grey, Modernist Teal12 |
| Software | Google Kids Space7, Google Entertainment Space6, Netflix4, and much more |
Yoga Tab M8
With a price tag starting from $110, the Yoga Tab M8 will launch in the US during July in 3/32GB and 4/64GB configurations and is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P22T chipset. The 8-inch IPS display has a 1280 x 800 resolution with 350 nits of brightness. The Yoga Tab M8 comes with an optional Smart Charging Station that brings the Google Assistant’s ambient mode front and centre when the table is docked.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22T (4 x 2.3GHz + 4 x 1.8GHz) |
| Speakers + Audio | Model with the Smart Charging Station: dual mics, Dolby Atmos + dual front-facing speakers; Model without: one mic, Dolby Atmos + front-facing speaker |
| Display | 8-inch IPS HD (1280 x 800) TDDI LCD screen, 350 nits of brightness |
| Nano SIM Card | For LTE model only |
| Camera | Rear 5MP auto-focus; Front 2MP fixed-focus |
| Colors | Tablet only: Iron Grey and Platinum; Tablet with Smart Charging Station: Iron Grey |
| Software | Comes with Google Kids Space7 and Google Entertainment Space6 |
