Lenovo Legion Y700
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Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023)
#2065Category Breakdown
Lenovo Legion Y700
Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023)
Performance
64.867.0
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
63.863.8
Overall
61.362.0
Summary
- The Lenovo Legion Y700 (2022) and Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023) share a similar build quality with slight differences in dimensions and weight, with the 2023 model being slightly lighter and marginally larger.
- Both feature an 8.8-inch IPS LCD display, but the 2023 version offers a higher refresh rate of 144Hz compared to 120Hz, enhancing smoothness in visuals.
- In terms of performance, the 2023 model is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities and graphics with its Adreno 730 GPU, while the 2022 model uses the Snapdragon 870.
- The camera systems are similar, with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the 2023 model includes an additional 2 MP macro lens.
- Both devices have a 6550 mAh battery with 45W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The software experience differs, with the 2022 model running Android 12 and ZUI 13, while the 2023 model comes with Android 13 and ZUI 14, offering updated features and enhancements.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo Legion Y700
Lenovo Legion Y700 (2023)
General
Release Date
2022, March 01
2023, July 22
Announced
2022, March 01
2023, July 22
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi only; LTE
N/A
Display
Size
8.8"
8.8"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10, 500 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 144Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~343 ppi density)
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~343 ppi density)
PPI
1600
1600
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8475P Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 730
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP
13 MP, (wide)2 MP, (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6550 mAh
6550 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6550 mAh
Li-Po 6550 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 100% in 45 min
45W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
207.1 x 128.1 x 7.9 mm (8.15 x 5.04 x 0.31 in)
208.9 x 129.5 x 7.6 mm (8.22 x 5.10 x 0.30 in)
Weight
375 g
350 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2
2x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort 1.4
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Android 12, ZUI 13
Android 13, ZUI 14
OS Version
Android 12, ZUI 13
Android 13, ZUI 14
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No