Lenovo is reportedly developing a new generation of high-performance Legion gaming tablets, poised to integrate Qualcomm’s most powerful next-generation Snapdragon chipsets. The move signals a significant push to enhance mobile gaming capabilities.
Sources cited by tipster “Smart Pikachu” on Chinese social media platform Weibo indicate that two new compact gaming tablet models are in development. One model is expected to feature the cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, offering a maximum processing speed of 4.61 GHz.
The second model is slated to include the premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, with a top processing speed of 3.80 GHz. These new devices fall under Lenovo’s Legion sub-brand, known for its focus on high-end gaming hardware.
The upcoming tablets are anticipated to maintain the 16:10 screen ratio, a characteristic shared with previous Legion Y700 models. This design choice aims for continuity in the user experience for dedicated gamers.
The Legion Y700 Gen 4, launched in China in May 2025, featured an 8.8-inch LCD screen with a 3K resolution (1,904 x 3,040 pixels) and a 165 Hz refresh rate. It was powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offering speeds up to 3.30 GHz, with up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of UFS 4.1 storage.
That model also included a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and a 6,550 mAh battery. For global markets, the Legion Y700 Gen 4 was rebranded as the Legion Tab (2025).
The global version saw an upgrade to a Snapdragon 8 Elite (Gen 4) chipset, clocked at up to 4.32 GHz, though its screen resolution was slightly reduced to 2K (1,600 x 2,560 pixels).
The rumored new Legion tablets, potentially named the Y700 Gen 5, are expected to share several specifications with the Y700 Gen 4. These include an 8.8-inch LCD panel with 3K resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 165 Hz refresh rate.
Significant upgrades are anticipated in battery capacity, projected to increase to 9,000 mAh. The new tablets are also expected to feature a larger cooling system. This enhanced thermal management is critical for sustaining optimal hardware performance during demanding gaming sessions.