Lenovo Legion Y700 AI Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

There are 8 key differences between Lenovo Legion Y700 AI Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons and Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons.

Lenovo Lenovo Legion Y700 AI Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons 8.5

Lenovo Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons 8.5 ≈ 870 USD

Key differences

Lenovo Legion Y700 AI Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Key differences
	Lenovo Legion Y700 AI Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
5G	Yes (dual SIM)	Optional
Display type	OLED	LCD IPS
Screen size	8.4 inches	8.8 inches
Resolution	2560 × 1600 pixels	3040 × 1904 pixels (3K)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
RAM	Up to 24GB LPDDR5T	12GB, 16GB, or 24GB LPDDR5T
Storage	Up to 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro	256GB or 512GB (up to 1TB) UFS 4.1 Pro
Battery capacity	7,470 mAh	9,000 mAh

Lenovo Legion Y700 AI Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

Lenovo launched the Legion Y700 AI with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 165Hz OLED display, and the first dual-5G support in this category.

+Exceptional 165Hz OLED display.
+Most powerful chipset currently available.
+First dual-5G support in this category.

−Smaller battery than sibling Gen 5.
−High price on top configurations.
−Currently China-only availability.

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Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

Lenovo launched the Legion Y700 Gen 5 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 9,000mAh battery, priced from $870.

+Largest battery in the Y700 family.
+165Hz TUV Rheinland-certified display.
+The most powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

−LCD, not OLED display.
−Single rear camera only.
−High price on top configurations.

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Full specifications

Lenovo Legion Y700 AI Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Full specifications
	Lenovo Legion Y700 AI Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
Network & connectivity
5G	Yes (dual SIM)	Optional
Dual SIM	Yes	—
Design & build
Dimensions	6.5mm thick	—
Weight	298 g	—
Colours	Ice White – Cloud Purple – Cloud Tide Purple	—
Display
Display type	OLED	LCD IPS
Screen size	8.4 inches	8.8 inches
Resolution	2560 × 1600 pixels	3040 × 1904 pixels (3K)
Refresh rate	165Hz	165Hz
Performance
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
Operating system	Android 16	Android 16
Memory
RAM	Up to 24GB LPDDR5T	12GB, 16GB, or 24GB LPDDR5T
Storage	Up to 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro	256GB or 512GB (up to 1TB) UFS 4.1 Pro
Card slot	—	Supported (TF)
Camera
Main camera	—	50MP
Selfie camera	—	8MP
Battery & charging
Battery capacity	7,470 mAh	9,000 mAh
Charging	—	68W wired fast charging
Connectivity & ports
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	—	5.4
USB	Dual USB-C (one with DisplayPort)	Dual USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2 + DP)
Headphone jack	—	Supported
Sensors & security
Fingerprint	—	Yes, with face unlock
Availability & price
Announced	August 2026	March 21, 2026
Availability	Available in China only	Available globally
Price	—	Starts at approximately $870
Device type	Compact gaming tablet	Gaming tablet

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