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Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5

Lenovo Legion Tab 5 (Legion Y700 Gen5)
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 delivers flagship-level gaming performance with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 165 Hz IPS display, and practical extras such as dual USB-C ports. Its strong review score is tempered by heat under load, the absence of 5G, and cameras that remain merely functional.

Pros

+ Extreme gaming performance
+ Smooth 165 Hz display
+ Dual USB ports
+ Large 9000 mAh battery
+ Fast wired charging

Cons

- Noticeable heat buildup
- No 5G support
- Functional cameras only
- High 899 Euro price
- Limited microSD capacity

The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5, also known as the Legion Y700 Gen5, is positioned as a compact high-performance gaming tablet. It uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with Adreno 840 graphics, supported by 12 GB of memory and 256 GB of UFS 4.1 storage. The 8.8-inch IPS display offers a sharp 3040 x 1904 resolution and a fast 165 Hz refresh rate, making it well suited for gaming and media use. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, two USB-C ports, and microSD support, while the 9000 mAh battery supports 68 W wired fast charging. The tablet received a very good 88.3% review score, with praise for its speed, display, and clever feature set. However, compromises include heat development, no 5G connectivity, functional cameras, and a premium 899 Euro price.

Specifications

Lenovo Legion Tab 5 (Legion Y700 Gen5) (Legion Tab Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 8c/8t, 2 x 4.6 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Prime, 6 x 3.6 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Performance, Oryon v3
Graphics adapter
Memory
12 GB 
Display
8.80 inch 16:10, 3040 x 1904 pixel 343 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes, 165 Hz
Storage
256 GB UFS 4.1 Flash, 256 GB 
, 200 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, Audio Connections: audio via USB-C, Card Reader: microSD (up to 2 GB), Brightness Sensor
Networking
802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 6.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.59 x 206.46 x 128.5 ( = 0.3 x 8.13 x 5.06 in)
Battery
9000 mAh Lithium-Ion, 68 wired charging
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 16
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix AF
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo speakers, Keyboard: Virtual keyboard, USB cable, SIM tool, 24 Months Warranty, status LED, fanless
Weight
360 g ( = 12.7 oz / 0.79 pounds)
Price
899 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 88.3% - very good
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 69%, features: 56%, display: 84% mobility: 89%, workmanship: 88%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 91%

Reviews for the Lenovo Legion Tab 5 (Legion Y700 Gen5)

88.3% Frags other gaming tablets with brute speed and clever features - Review of the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (2026) | Notebookcheck
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (2026) relies on extreme performance, a 165 Hz display and clever extras such as two USB ports. This test report shows which strengths are really convincing in everyday use and where heat, the lack of 5G and only functional cameras require compromises.
Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen5 Review
Source: TechTablets English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2026

Foreign Reviews

Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5: Erstes Tablet mit Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/06/2026

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 840: Integrated graphics unit in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC for smartphones with three slices at 1.2 GHz each. According to Qualcomm, 23% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 830).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 8 Elite Gen 5: High-end SoC (System on a Chip) for smartphones which was introduced at the end of 2025. It integrates two fast Oryon Gen 3 Prime Cores with up to 4.6 GHz and 6 smaller Oryon Gen 3 Performance Cores with up to 3.62 GHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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DeepL / Ninh Duy, 2026-03-16 (Update: 2026-05-29)