Lenovo has introduced three impressive new Android tablets in the Chinese market, highlighting cutting-edge chipsets, high-resolution displays, and robust batteries. The lineup features the gaming-focused Legion Y700 Gen 5, along with the productivity-oriented Xiaoxin Pro 13 and Pro GT 13. These devices cater to gamers, professionals, and multimedia enthusiasts with premium hardware tailored for demanding tasks.
Legion Y700 Gen 5 Leads with Flagship Power
The Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 5 is one of the first tablets powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It sports an 8.8-inch IPS LCD display boasting a 3,040 x 1,904-pixel resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. Lenovo’s Coldfront Vapor chamber cooling system allows for sustained performance during intensive gaming sessions.
The device packs up to 24GB of LPDDR5T RAM despite global shortages, paired with up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 Pro storage. It even has a microSD card slot, plus dual USB-C ports for simultaneous charging and wired audio or video output.
A dual-cell 9,000mAh battery supports 68W wired charging. Available in white and black, the Y700 Gen 5 aligns with the global Legion Tab variant showcased at recent tech events.
Xiaoxin Pro 13 and Pro GT 13 for Pro Users
The Xiaoxin Pro 13 and Pro GT 13 offer sleek designs with 13-inch IPS LCDs at 3,504 x 2,190-pixel resolution and 144Hz refresh rates. Both feature quad speakers tuned by JBL, with Dolby Atmos and compatibility with the Lenovo Pen Pro 2 stylus for precise input.
The Pro 13 has a Snapdragon 8 Elite from 2024, while the Pro GT 13 packs a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. There’s up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, as well as 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. For optics and connectivity, the devices are equipped with a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, plus Wi-Fi 7.
The Pro GT 13 houses a 12,000mAh battery and 68W charging, compared to the Pro 13’s 10,200mAh unit with 45W charging.
Pricing and Launch Details
The Legion Y700 Gen 5 is priced starting at CNY 4,299 for the 12GB+256GB model and reaches CNY 6,399 for the 24GB+1TB variant. The Xiaoxin Pro 13 starts at CNY 2,299 for 8GB+128GB, and the Pro GT 13 at CNY 2,999. Open sales start on March 21 across China.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What chipset powers the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 5?
A: It features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with Coldfront Vapor cooling.
Q: What display specs do the Xiaoxin Pro 13 and Pro GT 13 have?
A: Both have 13-inch IPS LCDs with 3,504 x 2,190 resolution and 144Hz refresh rate.
Q: What are the battery capacities and charging speeds?
A: Y700 Gen 5: 9,000mAh with 68W; Pro GT 13: 12,000mAh with 68W; Pro 13: 10,200mAh with 45W.
Q: What RAM and storage options are available?
A: Legion Y700 Gen 5 with up to 24GB RAM/1TB storage; Pro models with up to 12GB RAM/512GB storage.
Q: When do open sales begin in China?
A: Open sales for all three tablets start on March 21.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
