Lenovo Announces New Legion Gaming Phone to Compete with RedMagic 11 Pro

Lenovo's Gaming Phone Return Could Be Imminent

Lenovo had been quite steady with its Legion gaming tablets but had stayed pretty hush hush about their smartphone lineup. The last model, the Y70, came out in 2022, packing a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, and it was a pretty notable device for gamers.

Previous Model and Competition

Back then, the Legion Y70 was up against competitors like Asus ROG Phone 6 and RedMagic 7S. Yet, it lacked some features, notably a high refresh rate display. Now, fans are anticipating a new release that might change the game completely for Lenovo, since the new model is expected to be announced very soon.

Teasing a New Launch

The company has officially teased that a new Legion gaming phone is on the way, with an anticipated launch date around May 2026. They haven't revealed all details yet, but the hint has stirred excitement among mobile gaming communities.

Leaked Images Point to a Familiar Design

What adds fuel to the speculation is a recent leak showing the unannounced Legion phone at an event in China earlier this year. The images show a design that looks surprisingly similar to Lenovo's Motorola Edge 70, boasting an identical camera module on the back. Still, the back finish appears a bit different, and the Legion logo is unmistakably prominent.

What We Can Expect?

Until Lenovo makes an official statement, it’s speculated that the new Legion phone will run on Snapdragon's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. If true, this would position the device as a fierce rival to other high-end gaming phones like the RedMagic 11 Pro.

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Source: m.weibo.cn