Lenovo’s next compact gaming tablet is shaping up to be a spec monster in a travel-friendly size. The company is set to stick with the Legion Y700’s 8.8-inch footprint while, according to reliable leaker Digital Chat Station, offering configurations with up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage—numbers we usually associate with premium laptops rather than small Android slates.
Compact Form Factor With Big-League Ambitions
Staying compact is a strategic move. The original Y700 won fans by delivering console-like gaming chops without the bulk of 11- or 13-inch tablets. By keeping the small frame but dramatically boosting memory, Lenovo is going after players who want a pocketable device that can juggle heavy games, background apps, and streaming tools without stutter. A 24GB ceiling would exceed the RAM found in most Android tablets today—including many flagships that top out at 12GB or 16GB—and rivals the wildest smartphone builds we’ve seen in China.
That headroom matters for Android gaming. Large textures, aggressive shaders, and emulator caches thrive on memory. It’s also a win for split-screen multitasking—think a competitive shooter running alongside Discord, a browser walkthrough, and an overlay recorder. While Android’s memory management is conservative by design, more capacity reduces app reloads and makes “instant switch” experiences feel, well, instant.
High-Refresh 3K Display Aimed At Avid Gamers
Lenovo has already teased display details on Weibo: an 8.8-inch IPS LCD with a sharp 3K resolution of 3040 x 1904 and a 165Hz refresh rate. On a panel this size, that’s roughly 408 pixels per inch—smartphone-level crispness in a tablet. The 165Hz ceiling should also appeal to competitive players, delivering smoother motion that’s 37.5% faster than the common 120Hz found on many premium slates.
IPS isn’t as contrasty as OLED, but quality IPS panels can offer excellent color accuracy, consistent brightness, and low input latency—priorities for fast-paced titles. The aspect ratio also looks friendly for landscape gaming, while remaining flexible for productivity apps and reading.
Battery And Design Signal Portable Power
Small tablets often struggle with endurance, yet the next Y700 is tipped to carry a hefty 9,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging. That’s a bigger pack than we usually see in this class and should translate to sustained sessions without a charger anxiety spiral. When you do plug in, 68W ought to get you back into the action quickly—handy for on-the-go play between classes or flights.
Lenovo’s design language appears to lean into gamer aesthetics without going overboard: black or white finishes, a single 50MP rear camera, and a distinctive RGB ring light around the camera module. At around 360 grams, it remains highly portable—only about 21% heavier than an iPad mini—while promising far more gaming headroom.
Chipset Points To Flagship-Class Performance
Digital Chat Station also points to Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powering the tablet. If that holds, we’re looking at next-wave Android flagship performance with a focus on GPU muscle and AI-assisted optimizations. Qualcomm’s recent high-end cycles have regularly posted double-digit performance gains year over year, and the Elite naming suggests the full-fat experience rather than a cut-down variant.
Pair a high-end Snapdragon with 24GB of memory and a 165Hz panel, and you have the makings of a true handheld gaming rig—one that can keep frame pacing tight while streaming, chatting, or recording clips in the background.
How It Stacks Up And What To Expect Next
In the tablet world, 24GB would be rare territory. Samsung’s Tab S9 Ultra tops out at 16GB, many compact Android tablets ship with 6GB to 8GB, and even performance-forward models like gaming-focused slates from niche brands usually stop at 12GB or 16GB. Storage up to 1TB further cements the “bring your whole library” pitch for large AAA ports and emulators.
A China-first launch is expected, and history suggests global availability could be limited. The previous Legion Y700 saw strong demand from importers precisely because few companies build a no-compromise small Android gaming tablet. If Lenovo brings this model to more markets, it could own a niche that traditional tablet makers largely ignore.
Bottom line: if the leaks and teasers land as advertised, the next Legion Y700 won’t just be small and fast—it will be a rare compact slate with laptop-class memory, a 3K/165Hz screen, and a battery built for long hauls. For gamers who prize portability without sacrificing performance, that’s an enticing proposition.
