Lenovo has unveiled the updated Lenovo Y700 tablet, positioning the 2024 version as a competitor to the RedMagic Nova. For gamers looking for a more compact device, the Lenovo option might be the preferable choice. Yet, according to the well-known leaker Digital Chat Station, there’s news of another contender entering the market.
Possible New Competitor
While the leaker hasn’t disclosed which brand it is, many believe it to be a gaming tablet from Redmi. Digital Chat Station mentioned that this new smaller tablet is expected to be powered by a top-tier Snapdragon 8 series processor, which should provide it with superior performance compared to the “larger tablet” option.
Insights on Competitors
When Digital Chat Station refers to the “large tablet,” it likely means the recently released Redmi Pad Pro, which has since been rebranded as the Poco Pad. This device is equipped with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, which doesn’t match the power of the newer Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chips.
Unfortuantely, the leaker didn’t specify which exact SoC the new tablet will use, but it’s anticipated to be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which outperforms the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (the OnePlus Pad 2 powered by 8 Gen 3 currently retails for $499.99 on Amazon). The size of the new gaming tablet remains unknown, though it might resemble the 2024 Lenovo Legion Y700, which boasts an 8.8-inch display.
Comparison with Current Models
In contrast, the Redmi Pad Pro, or Poco Pad, features a larger 12.1-inch IPS display. Details about the upcoming gaming tablet are still largely unknown, but more information and leaks are expected to emerge soon.
Digital Chat Station on Weibo (translated from Chinese) via: IT Home
