Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4)

Name: Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4)
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 3054

Manufacturer: Lenovo

The Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4) is a compact Android tablet built around gaming and performance, running Android 15 on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite platform. Weighing just 340 g and measuring 7 mm thick, it packs a 3040 x 1904 pixel IPS display into an 8.8-inch form factor, reaching a pixel density of 408 ppi alongside a 165Hz refresh rate for fluid on-screen motion.

Under the hood, the device pairs its octa-core CPU — clocked at up to 4.32 GHz — with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM running at 5300 MHz and 1 TB of internal storage, with no external memory slot available. The Adreno 830 GPU operates at 1100 MHz with 1536 shading units and supports DirectX 12 and OpenCL 3, while Geekbench 6 results of 3234 single-core and 10059 multi-core reflect the raw compute headroom available. A 7600 mAh rechargeable battery keeps the system running, and connectivity is handled via USB 3.2 Type-C, with Wi-Fi rated at download speeds up to 10000 Mbits/s and upload at 3500 Mbits/s — though there is no cellular module, NFC, or 3.5 mm audio jack included.

Pros

The 8.8-inch IPS display runs at 165Hz with a resolution of 3040 x 1904 px and a pixel density of 408 ppi, resulting in a sharp and fluid visual experience for gaming and media consumption
The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset built on a 3 nm process, paired with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM at 5300 MHz and 1024 GB of internal storage, delivers substantial processing and storage headroom for demanding workloads
At 340 g and 7 mm thick, the tablet occupies a notably compact and lightweight footprint for its screen size and hardware tier
The Adreno 830 GPU with 1536 shading units, DirectX 12, OpenCL 3, and a 1100 MHz clock speed provides a capable graphics foundation for graphically intensive applications
A broad set of software features is available including split screen, Picture-in-Picture, on-device machine learning, offline voice recognition, dynamic theming, and the ability to play games while downloading
The 7600 mAh rechargeable battery offers a substantial capacity for extended use sessions

Cons

Neither fast charging nor wireless charging is supported, limiting how quickly the battery can be replenished
There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack and no support for any high-quality Bluetooth audio codec such as aptX, LDAC, or aptX Adaptive
The tablet lacks cellular connectivity, GPS, and NFC, restricting it to Wi-Fi-only use with no native location or contactless functionality
No water resistance rating is provided, leaving the device vulnerable to moisture exposure
The main camera has no optical zoom, no optical image stabilization, and does not support slow-motion or HDR10 video recording, limiting its photographic versatility
There is no external memory slot, so storage cannot be expanded beyond the built-in 1024 GB

Who is this for?

This tablet is well-suited to users who prioritize mobile gaming and high-framerate content, given its 165Hz IPS display at 408 ppi, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and Adreno 830 GPU with DirectX 12 support. The compact 340 g, 7 mm form factor makes it a natural fit for those who want a portable device that does not sacrifice raw processing power, and the 1024 GB of internal storage paired with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM accommodates large game libraries and resource-intensive applications without compromise. It also works well for users who value software flexibility and customization, as it supports split screen, Picture-in-Picture, dynamic theming, on-device machine learning, offline voice recognition, and a multi-user environment — all running on Android 15.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who rely on cellular connectivity or location-based services will find this tablet lacking, as it has no cellular module, no 5G support, and no GPS — limiting it entirely to Wi-Fi environments. Those who frequently consume HDR content or use professional-grade streaming will be underserved, given the absence of HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support on the display. The tablet is also a poor match for users who need versatile camera capabilities, since the main camera offers no optical zoom, no optical image stabilization, no slow-motion recording, and no HDR10 video output, making it inadequate for anyone who expects meaningful photography or videography functionality from their tablet.

Design:

weight	340 g
thickness	7 mm
Stylus included	✕
Has a detachable keyboard	✕
Has a backlit keyboard	✕
water resistance	None
has a rugged build	✕
Has tilt sensitivity	✕

The Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4) has a slim, lightweight build, measuring 7 mm thick and weighing 340 g, making it one of the more portable form factors in its category. The tablet does not include a stylus, detachable keyboard, or backlit keyboard, and it carries no water resistance rating. It is not built to a rugged standard, and pen tilt sensitivity is absent as well.

Display:

screen size	8.8"
resolution	3040 x 1904 px
pixel density	408 ppi
Display type	LCD, IPS
refresh rate	165Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass	✕
has anti-reflection coating	✕
supports HDR10	✕
has a touch screen	✓
Has sapphire glass display	✕
supports HDR10+	✕
supports Dolby Vision	✕
Has an e-paper display	✕

The display on the Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4) is an 8.8-inch LCD IPS touchscreen panel with a resolution of 3040 x 1904 px and a pixel density of 408 ppi, delivering a sharp and detailed image across its compact surface. The screen runs at a 165Hz refresh rate, enabling smooth rendering during fast-paced content. It does not feature branded damage-resistant glass, an anti-reflection coating, or sapphire glass, and HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision are all unsupported. The panel is also not an e-paper display.

Performance:

internal storage	1024GB
RAM	16GB
Chipset (SoC) name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPU name	Adreno 830
CPU speed	2 x 4.32 & 6 x 3.53 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi)	10059
Geekbench 6 result (single)	3234
has an external memory slot	✕
semiconductor size	3 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓
Has integrated LTE	✓
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
OpenGL version	3.2
DirectX version	DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics	✓
GPU clock speed	1100 MHz
L2 cache	12 MB
CPU threads	8 threads
Supports ECC memory	✓
RAM speed	5300 MHz
Has TrustZone	✓
GPU turbo	1100 MHz
maximum memory amount	24GB
supported displays	2
L1 cache	192 KB
Android version	Android 15
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	8.2W
Uses HMP	✓
L3 cache	8 MB
maximum memory bandwidth	85.1 GB/s
memory channels	2
OpenGL ES version	3.2
shading units	1536
OpenCL version	3

The Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4) is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, built on a 3 nm process with an octa-core CPU configuration running at 2 x 4.32 GHz and 6 x 3.53 GHz across 8 threads, supported by big.LITTLE and HMP scheduling. It pairs with 16 GB of RAM at 5300 MHz across two memory channels, with a maximum supported memory amount of 24 GB, a peak bandwidth of 85.1 GB/s, and ECC memory support, though there is no external memory slot. The 1024 GB of internal storage sits alongside the Adreno 830 GPU, which runs at 1100 MHz with a turbo ceiling of the same frequency, 1536 shading units, integrated graphics, and support for up to two displays — with graphics APIs covering DirectX 12, OpenGL 3.2, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 3. Cache configuration spans 192 KB L1, 12 MB L2, and 8 MB L3, while the chip carries a TDP of 8.2W, integrated LTE, TrustZone security, and 64-bit support. Geekbench 6 scores come in at 3234 single-core and 10059 multi-core, and the device runs Android 15 out of the box.

Cameras:

megapixels (main camera)	50 MP
megapixels (front camera)	8MP
has a flash	✓
has a front camera	✓
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
can create panoramas in-camera	✕
supports slow-motion video recording	✕
has touch autofocus	✓
optical zoom	0x
has a BSI sensor	✕
has manual white balance	✓
has a CMOS sensor	✕
supports HDR10 recording	✕
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
supports Dolby Vision recording	✕
Has a front-facing LED flash	✕
number of flash LEDs	1
has manual ISO	✓
has a video light	✓
Has timelapse function	✕
Shoots 360° panorama	✕
has a serial shot mode	✕
has built-in optical image stabilization	✕
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities	✕
Has a dual-tone LED flash	✕
has manual focus	✓
Has a RGB LED flash	✕
has manual exposure	✓
has manual shutter speed	✕

The Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4) features a 50 MP main camera accompanied by an 8 MP front camera, with a single LED flash on the rear and a video light available during recording — though there is no front-facing flash. Manual controls extend to focus, exposure, ISO, and white balance, while touch autofocus and continuous autofocus during video recording are both supported, and HDR mode is built in. Optical zoom is absent, and the sensor is neither a BSI nor a CMOS type. On the video side, the camera does not support slow-motion recording, HDR10 recording, Dolby Vision recording, or 3D capture, and manual shutter speed is also unavailable. Additional shooting modes such as panorama, 360-degree panorama, timelapse, and burst mode are not present, and the flash is a single-LED unit without dual-tone or RGB configurations.

Audio:

has aptX	✕
has aptX HD	✕
has LDAC	✕
has aptX Low Latency	✕
has aptX Adaptive	✕
has aptX Lossless	✕
has stereo speakers	✓
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✕
Has a radio	✕

The Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4) includes stereo speakers for built-in audio output, but omits a 3.5 mm headphone jack and does not have a radio tuner. On the wireless audio side, none of the Bluetooth codec enhancements are supported — aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, and LDAC are all absent.

Battery:

battery power	7600 mAh
Supports fast charging	✕
has wireless charging	✕
has a battery level indicator	✓
has a rechargeable battery	✓
has a removable battery	✕

The Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4) is equipped with a 7600 mAh rechargeable battery that is non-removable, and a battery level indicator is available to monitor charge status. Neither fast charging nor wireless charging is supported.

Connectivity & Features:

has Mail Privacy Protection	✕
has on-device machine learning	✓
has clipboard warnings	✓
has location privacy options	✓
has camera/microphone privacy options	✓
can block app tracking	✓
blocks cross-site tracking	✕
supports split screen	✓
has Live Text	✓
has notification permissions	✓
has full-page screenshots	✓
has Quick Start	✕
has theme customization	✓
has Wi-Fi password sharing	✕
has PiP	✓
Can play games while they download	✓
has an extra dim mode	✓
can offload apps	✓
has focus modes	✕
has media picker	✓
has dynamic theming	✓
has dark mode	✓
has battery health check	✓
Has USB Type-C	✓
has a cellular module	✕
has 5G support	✕
is a multi-user system	✓
gets direct OS updates	✕
has GPS	✕
has a child lock	✓
has an HDMI output	✕
has NFC	✕
USB version	3.2
Supports widgets	✓
download speed	10000 MBits/s
Is free and open source	✓
Has offline voice recognition	✓
upload speed	3500 MBits/s
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has sharing intents	✓
Has customizable notifications	✓
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
supports Galileo	✕
Has a barometer	✕
has voice commands	✓
Has an iris scanner	✕
Has a built-in projector	✕
supports Ethernet	✕
Has an infrared sensor	✕
Tracks the current position of a mobile device	✓

The Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4) connects via Wi-Fi with rated download speeds of 10000 Mbits/s and upload speeds of 3500 Mbits/s through a USB 3.2 Type-C port, though it lacks a cellular module, 5G support, GPS, NFC, HDMI output, Ethernet, and Galileo positioning. On the software and features side, the tablet supports a broad set of productivity and customization tools including split screen, Picture-in-Picture, widgets, full-page screenshots, media picker, dynamic theming, theme customization, dark mode, extra dim mode, and the ability to play games while they download. It also supports app offloading, multi-user access, child lock, sharing intents, customizable notifications, notification controls, voice commands, offline voice recognition, on-device machine learning, phone tracking, and a battery health check. Privacy options include location privacy, camera and microphone access controls, clipboard warnings, and the ability to block app tracking, though cross-site tracking blocking, Mail Privacy Protection, and Wi-Fi password sharing are not available. The device does not feature 3D facial recognition, an iris scanner, a barometer, an infrared sensor, a built-in projector, Quick Start, focus modes, or direct OS vendor updates.

Miscellaneous:

DDR memory version	5
uses multithreading	✓
Has a curved display	✕
Always-On Display	✕
can be folded	✕

The Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4) uses DDR5 memory and supports multithreading for handling parallel workloads. The display is flat rather than curved, and the tablet does not support folding or an Always-On Display mode.

Final Verdict

The Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4) is a compact Android tablet that makes a clear case for itself among users who want serious gaming and processing capability in a portable, Wi-Fi-focused form factor. Built around the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and anchored by a 165Hz IPS display at 408 ppi, it delivers a visually responsive experience well-suited to demanding applications and fast-paced content. The generous 1024 GB of storage, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and capable Adreno 830 GPU round out a hardware profile that handles intensive workloads with room to spare. That said, the absence of cellular connectivity, GPS, HDR display support, and fast charging means it is a device with a defined audience rather than a universal solution. For users whose needs align with its strengths — portable performance, a high-refresh display, and a rich Android 15 software experience — the Legion Y700 (Gen 4) delivers a focused and capable package.