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Lenovo Legion Y90 Gaming Smartphone launched, with SD 8 Gen1, RGB lighting, & more

Sean — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:54:43 +0000

Lenovo has just launched a highly anticipated gaming smartphone in China. It is the Legion Y90, which features top notch specifications and features. The company is known for its Legion series of gaming laptops and now, it has announced a high end gaming phone. So let’s have a look.

Design & Display

Being a gaming smartphone, the Chinese brand placed an emphasis on offering a robust cooling mechanism to ensure that the device performs at an optimum level for longer periods of time. Under the hood, the Legion Y90 features over 1600mm² of heat dissipation material not including the 3520mm² large VC cooling plate and its dual fans that feature a fin design for better in take of air for improved cooling. The rear features a very unique look, with its iconic “Y” Legion branding camera module in the center.

This oval shaped island module is raised and even has RGB lighting as well on its logo. It also houses vent cutouts that lead to the two physical fans. Other notable gaming feature is the four shoulder mounted buttons that are also customizable. Arriving at the front, it sports a 6.92 inch E4 AMOLED display that features HDR10+ support, 2460×1080 pixels resolution, and a high refresh rate of 144Hz and 720Hz touch sampling rate, which would be handy for mobile players playing competitive titles like PUBG Mobile. The front has a noticeable chin and notch but negligible bezels on the sides. This panel also supports HDR10+

Specifications & Features

The Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming smartphone arrives with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC. This is coupled with 18GB of RAM (supports 4GB virtual RAM expansion) and up to 512GB of internal storage. Notably, the top end model even features 128GB of SSD storage as well, which forms a RAID 0 system with the UFS 3.1 storage for improved memory read and write speeds. The rear camera module comprises of a dual camera setup, including a 64 megapixel primary sensor and a 13 megapixel ultra wide angle lens.

On the other hand, the front features a lone 16 megapixel selfie shooter. The device is powered by a large 5,600mAh battery pack that supports up to 68W fast charging. This enables the smartphone to be fully charged in just 38 minutes. Other features include OTG support, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth v5.2, and two USB Type C ports.

Pricing & Availability

The Legion Y90 will be available in three storage configurations, so here are there pricing:

12GB + 256GB – 3,999 Yuan (roughly 633 US Dollars)
16GB + 256GB – 4,299 Yuan (roughly 681 US Dollars)
18GB + 640GB – 4,999 Yuan (roughly 792 US Dollars)

The Legion Y90 will be officially launched in China on March 10.

Lenovo Legion Y90 teased again, features RAID 0 storage for 50% faster memory speeds

Sean — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:54:10 +0000

Over the last couple of weeks, Lenovo had teased the arrival of its highly anticipated Legion Y90 gaming smartphone. Recently, we got the official launch date for the device, and now, we have some additional information regarding its specifications.

For those unaware, the Chinese brand is gearing up to launch the Legion Y90 for a while now. It was initially believed that the company would launch this gaming smartphone last month in January, but just recently, Lenovo announced the February 28 release date for the Legion Y90 and Y700 tablet; and in the latest teaser, the company shared a new video in which it showcased some of its key specifications, which revealed that it even features SSD (Solid State Drive) storage as well.

The video showcases the design of the smartphone and also highlights the internal specs. This includes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. However, the UFS 3.1 storage wasn’t alone, as we can also observe an SSD storage as well. The video was shared on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) with a caption that said that the device features “UFS+SSD” in a RAID 0 storage. Through this, the Y90 will see a boost of 50 percent in terms of memory write speeds.

Legion Y90

Talking about the device’s other features, it will sport a 6.92 inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 2460 x 1080 pixels resolution. Since it is a gaming handset, the display will offer 144Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. It has a unique design with the iconic RGB “Y” branding on the rear, which is also where the middle camera module and fan is housed for cooling. So stick around, as we will be covering the launch event later this month.

Lenovo Legion Y90 finally gets a release date, Legion Y700 tablet may tag along

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:17:13 +0000

After postponing the January launch, Lenovo has finally confirmed an event this month. At the event, the company is expected to launch the upcoming gaming phone, the Lenovo Legion Y90, and the Legion Y700 tablet. The devices will debut on February 28 in the Chinese market. The launch will commence at 7 PM CST(4:30 PM IST).

Lenovo Legion Y90, Legion Y700 Specifications

The Lenovo Legion Y90 will bring some powerful internals carried by a landscape design. It will have a 6.92-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 2460 x 1080 pixels resolution. Given that it will be a gaming phone, it will support a whopping 144Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate.

Recently, the smartphone got benchmarked on China’s Master Lu and it scored an impressive 1.11 million points. It has a fluency score of 202.84 points. These numbers will be owing to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset inside the Legion Y90. It will be paired with 18GB of RAM and have up to 1TB of internal storage.

The device will come Frost Blade Cooling system that is said to have a 300% higher cooling capacity than the earlier iteration. It will have the fancy RGB lights and a Legion logo at the back. The gaming smartphone will pack a 5,600mAh(2,800 X 2) battery with support for 68W fast charging technology. As for cameras, the phone is expected to have a 64MP + 13MP dual-camera system and a 16MP selfie snapper. The phone will have Dolby Atmos branded front-firing stereo speaker system.

The phone’s global release isn’t planned yet, however, a previous leak suggested that it could launch as Lenovo Legion Phone 3 globally.

The Lenovo Y700 is also expected to arrive at the event. The tablet will feature an 8.8-inch display with a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The tablet will come with Ultra Wide Viewing mode, where users can switch the aspect ratio from 16:10, 16:9, or 21:10. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and feature a dual speaker setup.

Lenovo Legion Y90 specifications emerge through TENAA certification

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 03:58:29 +0000

Lenovo is expected to soon unveil the Legion Y90 gaming smartphone in China. According to a recent leak, the device will be released in global markets with the Legion 3 Elite / Pro moniker by Q1. It seems that the Legion Y90 may launch after the ongoing Chinese New Year holidays since it has just bagged approval from the country’s TENAA telecom authority.

Lenovo Legion Y90 specifications (rumored)

The Legion Y90 gaming smartphone has appeared with its L71061 model number in TENAA’s database. The listing states that the gaming phone features a 6.9-inch screen that offers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The camera details are incorrectly mentioned in the listing. Previous reports have revealed that there will be a 64-megapixel (main) + 16-megapixel (ultrawide) dual-camera setup on the backside of the Legion Y90. For selfies, it will feature a 44-megapixel camera on the bezel above the display.

Lenovo Legion Phone 3 Pro render by Evan Blass

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core chipset is present under the hood of the Legion Y90. The TENAA listing states that China will be receiving the Y90 in 8 GB / 10 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB RAM variants and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. The Y90 is expected to come with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is likely to come preloaded with Android 12 OS.

The Legion Y90 is backed by a 5,600mAh (typical value) dual-cell battery. However, only the rated value of one of the cells as 2,650mAh is mentioned in the TENAA listing. It is known through the 3C certification of the Y90 that it may carry support for 68W fast charging. For security, it has an under-display fingerprint scanner.

The Y90 has 177 x 78.1 x 10.9mm dimensions and weighs 252 grams. The handset is expected to arrive in multiple colors such as black, white, blue, cyan, green, gold, red, silver, and grey.

Lenovo teases new gaming shoulder buttons, launches with Legion Y90

Sean — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:15:47 +0000

Lenovo has just teased a new gaming accessory on its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). The company is gearing up for a new mobile gaming shoulder buttons, which is set to be released alongside the Legion Y90.

For those unaware, the Legion Y90 is an upcoming gaming smartphone. With shooter titles like Peace Elite and PUBG Mobile being popular in the market, shoulder buttons have become the norm in the mobile gaming industry. The shoulder buttons have service life of 3 million clicks and use a metallic design. The Chinese smartphone maker built the shoulder buttons to mimic the feel of a gaming mouse that is popular in PC gaming.

With the Legion Y90 launch being just around the corner, the teaser suggests that it will support the Y90 and launch alongside it. Talking about the smartphone itself, it sports a 6.92 inch AMOLED E4 panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. It is also expected to feature Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. A notable aspect of the device is an active air cooling fan, so its clear that the company’s placed a focus on gaming experience. So, it arrives as no surprise that the brand is also making gaming accessories for the device.

Lenovo Legion Y90 key specifications tipped well before announcement

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 02:32:37 +0000

Several smartphones are expected to launch in China after the Chinese New Year holidays. Among them is the Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming smartphone, which has been already teased by the brand. Now, tipster Panda is Bald has tipped the key specifications of the device.

The Legion Y90 gaming phone is fitted with a 6.92-inch AMOLED E4 panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. While some reports had claimed that the Legion Y90 has Snapdragon 888 SoC, the new leak claims that it is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

It is likely to be backed by a massive 5,500mAh battery, which may carry support for 68W charging. To recall, the device was spotted with its L70161 model number at the 3C certification site with a 68W charger.

Lenovo Legion Y90

The gaming phone may come with up to 18 GB of RAM and it may carry support for 4GB of virtual RAM. It is likely to ship with up to 512 GB of storage. The handset is equipped with a dual x-axis linear motor for haptics.

Previous reports have claimed that the device is equipped with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and Double Engine Air Cooling technology. Like the previous Legion gaming phone, the Y90 is likely to be equipped with a pair of USB-C ports. The display of the device is equipped with symmetrical bezels with the top bezel housing a speaker and a selfie camera. The Legion Y90 is likely to face competition from other gaming phones such as RED MAGIC 7 and Black Shark 5 series.

Lenovo teases Legion Y90 design, features RGB lighting on the rear

Sean — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 09:39:37 +0000

Earlier today (31st December 2021), Lenovo released another teaser for its upcoming gaming smartphone, the Legion Y90. We had previously reported on some of its specs and features, but the latest teaser showcases the design of the smartphone.

The company shared the new teaser on its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website), with the image poster showcasing the device’s rear panel. Looking at the image, we can see the silhouette of the handset from the rear, with the iconic “Y” Legion logo being illuminated via RGB lighting. Notably, this design looks quite similar to the Legion Phone 2 Pro, which also featured RGB lighting on the back.

Furthermore, the teaser poster also showcases a slight bump on the middle of the rear panel. This design was also seen in the Legion Phone 2 Pro, so we can expect a thinner upper and lower region with a bump in the middle segment, which will also house its Double Turbo Fan Supercharged Liquid Cooling System. This is an active cooling mechanism that features a physical fan that helps keep the temperature in check during intensive takes like mobile gaming.

Talking about the device, it is set to sport a 6.92 inch Samsung E4 AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR support as well. Under the hood, the Legion Y90 is rumored to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 flagship SoC that will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. We have covered a roundup for this device, so you can click HERE to check that out as well.

[Update] Lenovo Legion Y90 roundup – What we know about Lenovo’s upcoming gaming smartphone

Sean — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:29:02 +0000

Update [31/12/2021]: Lenovo has just shared another teaser for the Legion Y90. The new poster image reveals the rear design of the gaming smartphone. It features RGB lighting at the back for the Legion “Y” logo and also appears to have a middle bump, similar to the previously launched Legion Phone 2 Pro.

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With the launch of the Lenovo Legion Y90 being just around the corner, let’s have a look at all the rumored and confirmed specifics and features that we know about the upcoming gaming smartphone.

Legion Y90 render by ITHome

Design

Since the upcoming Legion Y90 is a gaming smartphone, the Chinese smartphone maker has placed an emphasis on its design, especially in regards to its thermal management system. The company has previously teased its Double Engine Air Cooling technology, which it claims will help keep the device’s temperature in check despite playing intensive multiplayer games at high framerates. While the device looks like any other modern smartphone from the front, the rear panel would likely feature a gaming aesthetic with the “Legion” branding and physical fans as well, for its air cooling mechanism.

Specifications & Display

Under the hood, the device is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, which will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Arriving at its display, Lenovo has officially revealed that the Legion Y90 will feature a large AMOLED display that measures 6.92 inches. The panel is a Samsung E4 AMOLED screen that supports a 144Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. One of its highlighting features will be the anti blue display and HDR support. The screen will have an anti blue light eye protection certification ensuring that it lowers the blue light getting emitted from the screen.

Pricing and Availability

Unfortunately, the pricing and availability details regarding the upcoming Lenovo gaming smartphone are still unknown. While it was initially rumored that the company will be unveiling the device during the CES 2022 event, it was officially announced that the Legion Y90 smartphone will be announced on the New Year, which is 1st January 2022. So stick around as we wil be covering the launch event.

Lenovo Legion Y90 to come with a 144Hz display and have Double Engine Air Cooling technology

Pranav Sawant — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:21:37 +0000

Earlier today, Lenovo’s Lin Lin showcased the forthcoming Lenovo Legion Y90 phone’s ability to manage the heat with vigorous gaming at 120fps. Now, the company has returned, this time to show off the phone’s stunning screen.

According to the poster, the Lenovo Legion Y90 will feature a large AMOLED display. It will be a 6.92-inch E4 AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. One of its major display features will be the anti-blue display. The screen will have an anti-blue light eye protection certification ensuring that it lowers the blue light getting emitted from the screen.

Furthermore, the poster confirms that the gaming smartphone will have a Double Engine Air Cooling technology. It means that the phone will have its own cooling fans. It could be similar to the Double Turbo Fan Supercharged Liquid Cooling System seen in the Legion Phone 2 Pro.

Apart from this, the smartphone is rumoured to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 flagship SoC that will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. As said earlier, the Lenovo Notebook product manager, Lin Lin revealed that even after playing games at 122fps for 20 minutes, the phone managed to keep its cool. The device stayed at 38.9 degrees, showcasing its Double Engine Air cooling feature’s ability.

Lenovo Legion Y90 render by IT Home

The folks at Lenovo also played the Honor of Kings title for 30 minutes of lower 90Hz. Still, the device was at 38-degree celsius.

Other than this, the company recently teased a Legion-branded gaming tablet. The device will be called the Lenovo Legion Y700 and it is expected to come with an 8.8-inch display with a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. Since it’s a Legion-branded device, it will have a high 120Hz gaming-ready screen. Just like the Legion Y90, the Y700 gaming tablet will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC.