Category Breakdown
Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4)
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
Performance
97.197.0
Camera
39.638.1
Display
91.085.9
Battery
38.739.0
Build
78.578.5
Connectivity
25.736.9
Audio
87.699.3
Overall
68.467.4
Summary
- The Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4) features a compact 8.8-inch IPS LCD display with a high refresh rate of 165Hz and HDR support, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova offers a larger 10.9-inch IPS LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate but lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Y700 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, whereas the RedMagic Nova uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, both providing robust processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera, but the RedMagic Nova supports 4K video recording, while the Y700 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Y700 has a 7600mAh battery with 68W charging, while the RedMagic Nova boasts a larger 10100mAh battery with faster 80W charging.
- Software-wise, the Y700 runs on Android 15, while the RedMagic Nova operates on Android 14 with Redmagic OS 9.5, offering different user experiences.
- Build quality is similar with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum frames, but the RedMagic Nova is heavier at 530g compared to the Y700's 340g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Legion Y700 (Gen 4)
ZTE nubia RedMagic Nova
General
Release Date
2025, May 08
2024, September 05
Announced
2025, May 08
2024, September 05
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic Nova Gaming Tablet, Zte nubia Red Magic Gaming Tablet Pro
Display
Size
8.8"
10.9"
Type
IPS LCD, 68B colors, 165Hz, HDR, 600 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 550 nits
Resolution
1904 x 3040 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~408 ppi density)
1800 x 2880 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
1904
1800
Refresh Rate
165Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
8-core (1x3.4GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 830
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, (wide), PDAF
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
20 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7600 mAh
10100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 7600 mAh
10100 mAh
Charging Details
68W wiredBypass charging
80W wired, 100% in 55 min - International model120W wired, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 45 min - China model
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
7 mm thickness
253.3 x 164.6 x 7.3 mm (9.97 x 6.48 x 0.29 in)
Weight
340 g
530 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Colors
Black, White
Cyclone, Snowfall, Midnight
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
Yes
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
1x USB Type-C 2.0 & 1x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort 1.4
USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, video output, magnetic connector pins
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15
Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Unspecified
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

