Lenovo Legion Y70

Lenovo has launched its first smartphone under its own brand since 2022, the budget-friendly gaming device Legion Y70 New Generation. The company opted for a mid-range Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor to keep costs down, but spared no expense in other areas. The Legion Y70 New Generation features a 6.82-inch display with a resolution of 3168 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD+). The screen uses DC Dimming for brightness control and supports 10-bit colour depth. Thanks to LTPO technology, the BOE Q10 panel can adjust its refresh rate from 1 to 144Hz. Lenovo has also equipped the device with fast LPDDR5X Ultra RAM (9.6 GB/s) and UFS 4.1 storage. The battery has a capacity of 8000 mAh and supports 90W fast charging. An e-SIM module is also included. The smartphone's camera setup is typical for a gaming device: a 50MP main sensor with OIS, based on a 1/1.56-inch Sony Lytia 710 sensor, an 8MP ultrawide with autofocus, and a 32MP front-facing camera. The device is built to withstand drops from up to 1.8 meters, temperature extremes from -20 to +60°C, and is rated IP66/68/69 for water and dust resistance. Lenovo's Legion Y70 New Generation software is packed with AI features. For example, when sharing files, the software analyses them to provide the most accurate recommendations on who to share with and which app to use. The device will go on sale in white and black on 9 June, with prices and specifications detailed in the table below. Name Lenovo Legion Y70 New Generation Network 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G Software Android with ZUXOS Display 6.82", 3168x1440 pixels, 19.8:9, LTPO OLED, 10-bit, 1-144Hz, DC Dimming Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 3 nmCPU: 2x 3.8 GHz + 6x 3.32 GHzGPU: Adreno 829 RAM 12 GB 16 GB Storage 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB SIM and Memory Card Two nano-SIM slotsUp to two active e-SIMs Camera Main: 50 MP, Sony Lytia 710, 1/1.56", 1µm, autofocus, OISUltrawide: 8 MP, 1/4", 1.12µm, autofocus Selfie Centre hole-punch, 32 MP Battery 8000 mAh Charging USB Type-C, 90W Wireless Interfaces Wi-FiBluetoothGPS NFC Requires confirmation Biometrics Requires confirmation Audio Stereo speakers Water Resistance IP66/68/69 Dimensions and Weight Requires confirmation Price €440 (£38,500) £310 (€45,900) €490 (£45,900) £360 (€50,900) €540 (£50,900) £440 (€60,800) Source: Lenovo