Lenovo’s refresh of its Legion Y700 Android gaming pill has been a very long time coming. Final yr, a leak first hinted that the corporate was engaged on the next-gen model that includes an upgraded chip and longer battery life. Now, Lenovo has formally confirmed that the upgraded Legion Y700 is on the best way.
The unique Legion Y700 earned a following due to its compact measurement, sharp show, and gaming-focused design, making it a favourite amongst avid gamers who needed a conveyable Android pill able to dealing with demanding titles. Lenovo’s refresh comes as curiosity in small, high-performance gaming tablets continues to develop.
The corporate teased the upcoming gaming pill in a current submit on Weibo (by way of Notebookcheck), with photos showcasing it in black and white colorways. Whereas Lenovo didn’t reveal any specs, the pictures counsel it could have a single rear-facing digicam paired with an RGB ring, together with outstanding Legion branding on the again.
Excessive-end specs anticipated for the next-gen Legion Y700
In keeping with dependable tipster Digital Chat Station, the upgraded Lenovo Legion Y700 will function an 8.8-inch LCD panel with a 3K decision and 165Hz refresh price. The pill is tipped to be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which ought to make it a major improve over the present mannequin. Different leaked specs embrace a big 9,000mAh battery and a 50MP rear digicam, although none of those particulars have been confirmed by Lenovo but.
For now, Lenovo has solely confirmed that the pill exists and is coming quickly. Digital Chat Station factors to a March launch in China, so extra info could floor within the weeks main as much as the annoucement. Pricing and worldwide availability particulars are nonetheless underneath wraps.
