Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

There are 8 key differences between Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons and Sony Xperia 10 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons.

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

Sony Sony Xperia 10 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons 7 ≈ 549 GBP

Key differences

Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Key differences
	Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Sony Xperia 10 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
5G	Optional	Yes
Display type	LCD IPS	OLED (Triluminos)
Screen size	8.8 inches	6.1 inches
Resolution	3040 × 1904 pixels (3K)	1080 × 2340 pixels
Refresh rate	165Hz	120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Operating system	Android 16	Android 16 (4 years of updates)
RAM	12GB, 16GB, or 24GB LPDDR5T	8GB

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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Sony Xperia 10 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons

Sony launched the Xperia 10 VIII with a 50% brighter display and a 3.5mm jack, priced at £549.

+Display 50% brighter.
+3.5mm jack and memory card slot up to 2TB.
+Physical two-stage shutter button.

−Same chipset and battery as previous generation.
−Price increase without real upgrades.
−Plastic materials.

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Full specifications

Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons — Full specifications
	Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons	Sony Xperia 10 VIII Review: Full Specs, Pros, and Cons
Network & connectivity
5G	Optional	Yes
eSIM	—	Yes
Design & build
Dimensions	—	153.0 × 72.0 × 8.3 mm
Weight	—	168 g
Back material	—	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame and back
Colours	—	Frozen White – Frosted Grey – Misty Lilac
Water resistance	—	Yes
IP rating	—	IP65/IP68
Display
Display type	LCD IPS	OLED (Triluminos)
Screen size	8.8 inches	6.1 inches
Resolution	3040 × 1904 pixels (3K)	1080 × 2340 pixels
Refresh rate	165Hz	120Hz
Pixel density	—	422 ppi
Performance
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Operating system	Android 16	Android 16 (4 years of updates)
Memory
RAM	12GB, 16GB, or 24GB LPDDR5T	8GB
Storage	256GB or 512GB (up to 1TB) UFS 4.1 Pro	128GB
Card slot	Supported (TF)	Supported, up to 2TB
Camera
Main camera	50MP	Dual: 50MP + 13MP (ultra-wide)
Selfie camera	8MP	8MP
Battery & charging
Battery capacity	9,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	68W wired fast charging	—
Connectivity & ports
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
NFC	—	Yes
USB	Dual USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2 + DP)	USB Type-C
Headphone jack	Supported	Supported
Sensors & security
Fingerprint	Yes, with face unlock	Yes, side-mounted
Availability & price
Announced	March 21, 2026	August 25, 2026
Availability	Available globally	Available in the UK and Europe
Price	Starts at approximately $870	£549 / €599
Device type	Gaming tablet	Mid-range smartphone

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