Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5

Also sold as Legion Y700 (Gen 5); MTM ZAH20126US; MTM ZAH20024US

System: Android
Screen: 8.8" IPS LCD, 165 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM: 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Battery: 9,000 mAh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: Wi-Fi only
Weight: 360 g

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Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 at a glance

Screen

Compact screen, high refresh

Easy to hold in one hand for reading and video on the go.
Performance

Flagship-class chip

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.
Memory

Lots of RAM

Apps stay open in the background without reloading. A microSD slot adds cheap storage.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately.
Connectivity

Wi-Fi only

Connects over Wi-Fi; tether to your phone when out and about.
Build

Very light

Comfortable to hold on the sofa or in a bag.

Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 full specifications

Overview

Brand	Lenovo
Model	Legion Tab (8.8", 5)
Series	Legion Tab
Generation	5
Colours	Eclipse Black

Software

Runs Android with apps from Google Play.

Operating system	Android

Performance

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.

Chip	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU cores	8
CPU layout	2x Prime core, up to 4.6GHz + 6x Performance core, up to 3.62GHz
Max CPU speed	4.6 GHz
Graphics	Adreno A840

Memory & storage

Generous memory for switching between apps.

Storage can be expanded with a microSD card.

RAM	12 GB
RAM options	12 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5T
Storage	256 GB
Storage options	256 GB
Storage type	UFS
microSD slot	Yes
microSD up to	2 TB

Display

A compact screen that scrolls smoothly.

Screen size	8.8 in
Panel	IPS LCD
Resolution	3040 x 1904
Aspect ratio	16:10
Refresh rate	165 Hz
Brightness (typical)	600 nits
Brightness (outdoor boost)	800 nits
Colour gamut	99% DCI-P3
Eye-comfort certificates	TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

Pen	Sold separately

Battery & charging

A charger comes in the box.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity	9,000 mAh
Charger in the box	Yes

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	50 MP
Rear cameras	1
Front camera	8 MP
Speakers	2
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Microphones	2

Connectivity

Wi-Fi only.

Cellular	Wi-Fi only
Phone calls	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	6.0
GPS	All models
USB speed	10 Gbps
Ports	1x USB-C (Hi-Speed USB), with charging, OTG and audio, 1x USB-C (USB 10Gbps), with charging, DP-Out, OTG and audio, 1x Card slot
External display	supported

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	360 g
Thickness	7.59 mm
Height	206.46 mm
Width	128.5 mm
Body	Metal
Dust & water rating	IP52
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light, hall

In the box & kids

In the box	Folio Case, Film

Specs compiled from Lenovo's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.