Lenovo is gearing up to launch a new gaming tablet in China, dubbed Legion Y700 (2023). The new tablet should pack the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor under the hood with a large battery. It will be the successor to the last year’s Legion Y700 (review). The slate will be launched in its home country on July 22. While we wait, Lenovo has published a hands-on video of the device, showcasing the new design and dual USB-C ports. Here are the details.
Legion Y700 has gotten thinner and lighter than last year
As seen in the video, the Legion Y700 (2023) gets a rectangular camera module instead of an oval one found on its predecessor. The tablet is now significantly thinner and lighter as compared to Legion Y700 (2022). It gets two camera sensors as well as flat sides and display. Being a gaming tablet, Legion Y700 (2023) gets two USB-C ports for better connectivity.
The video did not reveal any other details, but tipster Digital Chat Station has shared most of the specifications of the tablet. The upcoming device will boast an 8.8-inch LCD screen with a display resolution of 1,600 x 2,560 pixels. Lenovo has apparently upgraded the refresh rate to 144Hz.
Furthermore, the tipster says the Legion Y700 (2023) will be backed by a 6,550mAh battery unit with support for 45W charging. The slate will have an 8MP front-facing camera and a 13MP rear camera. There’s also another unknown sensor on the back.
Powering the device will be the older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. It will come with up to 16GB of RAM. The Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) could also feature an X-Axis linear motor, dual speakers, and a large area for VC cooling.
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