Lenovo seems to be gearing up for the next big addition to its Legion gaming lineup — and this time, it’s not a laptop. A new teaser posted on Weibo offers a first look at what appears to be the next-gen Lenovo Legion Y700 tablet, and early leaks suggest a powerful hardware refresh and some notable design tweaks.
While Lenovo hasn’t officially named the tablet in its teaser, all signs point to this being the 2025 version of the Legion Y700, the brand’s compact gaming tablet that originally turned heads with its 8.8-inch form factor and flagship specs.
This new model retains that compact footprint but introduces a refined back design — swapping out the previous dual-camera setup for a single rear shooter. The front, meanwhile, keeps the same landscape-first orientation that made the original ideal for gaming and media consumption.
According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Y700 refresh is set to deliver some serious performance gains. The tablet will reportedly be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset — a newer, high-performance variant likely positioned above the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that powered the last model.
The 8.8-inch LCD panel, manufactured by TCL Huaxing, will feature a 3K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, bringing buttery-smooth visuals and crisp detail — perfect for mobile gamers or high-refresh multitaskers. The panel size and aspect ratio seem unchanged, but this refresh clearly prioritizes speed and display fidelity.
Battery life looks promising too. DCS claims the tablet will feature a battery somewhere in the 7,000 to 8,000mAh range. While exact numbers are still unknown, that’s a solid capacity for a device of this size. You’ll also get dual X-axis linear motors for haptic feedback and a dual-speaker setup, both welcome upgrades for gaming immersion.
An AI-Centric Launch?
What really stands out is the timing of this leak. While Lenovo hasn’t confirmed an official release date, Digital Chat Station hints at a May debut, potentially aligning with Lenovo’s AI-themed conference on May 7th. The teaser itself features AI-centric branding, suggesting that the tablet could ship with new software or features powered by artificial intelligence — possibly even Lenovo’s own take on on-device AI assistants or optimization tools for gaming and multitasking.
What We’re Watching
– Name: Likely Lenovo Legion Y700 (2025)
– Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite (upgrade from Gen 3)
– Display: 8.8″ 3K LCD, 165Hz refresh rate
– Battery: 7,000–8,000mAh (rumored)
– Audio & Feedback: Dual speakers, dual X-axis motors
– Camera: Single rear camera (vs dual on previous model)
– Launch Window: Likely May, possibly during AI conference
If these leaks hold up, Lenovo’s next Legion tablet could be the most powerful compact Android tablet for gamers on the market — and potentially one of the first in its class to highlight AI-powered features front and center.
