Lenovo releases new mini-PC ahead of schedule with Intel Panther Lake and 32 GB RAM

Lenovo has finally released the Yoga Mini i. Introduced in January, the Yoga Mini i measures just 283 x 202 x 123 mm with a 0.65-litre case size. In that sense, Lenovo's mini-PC is a smaller alternative to other Intel Panther Lake-based options like the GMKtec EVO-T2 and the Asus NUC 16 Pro (curr. $1,199 on Amazon).

For the time being, Lenovo is only selling the Yoga Mini i in China. However, the company lists its mini-PC as 'coming soon' on its regional websites. Hence, we would not be surprised if the Yoga Mini i reached other countries before the July 2026 release window that Lenovo cited at CES 2026 during the mini-PC's unveiling.

Unfortunately, this Chinese release indicates that the Yoga Mini i may start life globally without its flagship Core Ultra X7 358H SKUs. For the time being, Lenovo is only selling a Core Ultra 5 325 variant with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Not only that, but this variant costs CNY 5,499 (~$797). Thus, the US' starting price of $699 will be for a Core Ultra 5 325 processor rather than a more powerful Core Ultra X7 358H-powered alternative.