Lenovo announced a trio of new Android tablets in China with some impressive specifications. The Lenovo Y700 (Gen 5) is one of the first tablets to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
It’s actually the same device as the Lenovo Legion Tab, which we got a chance to spend time with at MWC. Along with the Y700 (Gen 5), Lenovo also unveiled its Xiaoxin Pro 13 and Pro GT 13 slates, which bring higher-resolution 13-inch IPS LCDs, larger batteries, and top-tier Snapdragon chipsets.
Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5)
The Legion Y700 (Gen 5) brings a compact 8.8-inch IPS LCD panel with 3,040 x 1,904px resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. Its main claim to fame is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, paired with Lenovo’s ColdFront vapor chamber cooling system.
Lenovo Y700 (Gen 5)
Despite the ongoing RAM shortage, Lenovo is offering the Y700 (Gen 5) with up to 24GB(!) of LPDDR5T RAM. The slate also brings 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro storage with storage expansion via an onboard microSD card.
Lenovo Y700 (Gen 5) gets the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite 5 chipset
And that’s not all, the Y700 (Gen 5) features not one but two (!) USB-C ports so you can charge while listening to audio through wired headphones or outputting video to a monitor. It also packs a dual-cell 9,000mAh battery with 68W wired charging support.
Lenovo Y700 (Gen 5) brings dual USB-C ports and 9,000 mAh dual-cell battery
The Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 5) comes in white and black colors and is listed here CNY 4,299 ($625) for the 12/256GB trim in China. The top tier 24GB RAM and 1TB storage option will be chosen CNY 6,399 ($931). The open sale is scheduled for March 21.
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 13 and Xiaoxin Pro GT 13
The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 13 and Pro GT 13 look similar, and both feature 13-inch IPS LCDs with a 3,504 x 2,190px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. You get quad-speakers with JBL sound tuning and Dolby Atmos, and support for Lenovo’s Pen Pro 2 stylus.
The main difference between the two comes in the chipset and battery department, with the Pro GT 13 getting Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 while the Pro 13 2024 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both slates come with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
In terms of battery capacity, the Pro GT 13 offers a larger 12,000mAh cell with fast 68W charging, while the Pro 13 packs a 10,200mAh cell with 45W charging. Both also bring 13MP rear cameras, 8MP selfie shooter, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
xiaoxin pro 13 starts CNY 2,299 ($334) for the 8/128GB trim while the Xiaoxin Pro GT will go for CNY 2,999 ($436). Both the slates are going to be available for open sale in China from March 21st.