Lenovo Legion 5 Pro review - A high-class gaming laptop with a price

Over the years, I have reviewed some gaming laptops here and there. But for some reason, I have never touched a Lenovo Legion laptop until two weeks ago. For the record, the first Lenovo Legion branded laptop was announced in 2017, and it was my first time testing one.

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro was launched in Malaysia alongside the Lenovo Legion 5 AMD in early April for RM6799. Looking at the price tag, I believe most Malaysian gamers would have second thoughts about buying it. I can't deny that I would feel the same, but I can at least tell you my experience using it. So without further ado, read on below for my review of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro.

Like all gaming laptops, the Legion 5 Pro is one big boy - no joke. You would probably notice the rather large display, measuring at 16-inches with a 16:10 aspect ratio which is a rarity. Compared to the 16:9 aspect ratio, the enhancement doesn't seem a lot, but it does make a difference.

A simple design for the lid. There are also multiple ports at the bottom

The keyboard is nice to type on and comes with quick command shortcuts, though I didn't find much use for it

On the right side is one of the vents, a USB Type-A port, and the webcam switch

Then on the left, a USB Type-C port, and the 3.5mm audio jack

The bottom has a long rubber mini stand, allowing the laptop to breathe

To give you an example - it's like getting rid of the bottom bezels and putting a 4:3 display on the laptop. If you were watching Zack Synder's Justice League, it would almost eliminate the black bars on the side. This allows you to see the bigger picture than the 16:9 aspect ratio that we are so used to. You can always play that movie's trailer to see what I mean.

That's not the only thing you should be impressed with. I also liked how the ports and vents were strategically placed around the laptop. The HDMI, USB-A, and Ethernet are located behind, which results in better cable management. There's also a USB-C port on the left side and another USB-A port on the right, making it a total of 3 USB A ports. Alongside the USB-A port on the right side is a small switch to turn the webcam on or off.

I have to say, this is definitely one of the best gaming laptop designs I've seen, and I wish more brands would do this. However, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Before moving into the performance, let's have a quick look at the features on the laptop.

It's common practice for brands to pre-install a gaming centre program. The Legion 5 Pro is no exception with its Lenovo Vantage app, which can monitor performance in various areas. That includes hardware, updates, audio, and gaming customisations. You can also register your warranty and learn more about the Legion 5 Pro.

Personally, I don't use it much and don't know how many people actually use programs like this. Most of my gamer friends don't really bother, as we just want to go in and play our video games immediately. New PC components are more than good enough to run certain games smoothly, so if tech brands really want us to use these programs, they need to think outside the box. Nonetheless, they're useful for monitoring your PC's hardware and software status.

A shortcut to enable Rapid Charge Pro and other settings via Vantage quick launcher

While Lenovo Vantage may sound like a waste of space, that's not the case because it does have some handy features. The most useful one is the shortcut menu, which can be accessed from the taskbar. It comes with the option to enable Rapid Charge Pro (which you should), mic mute, shield protection, and more. There's also the webcam switch I mentioned earlier that's useful these days during online meetings.

Other than Vantage, there also are pre-installed programs such as the Legion Game Shop and X Rite Color Assistant. Much like Vantage, these two programs don't really have much use either. For example, there are already online game store platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store. So...what's the point of Legion Game Shop? As for the latter, if you're super into setting your preferred Display Color Profile, then go for it.

Now that we are done with the features, it's time to talk about the most important part of this review - performance. Packing an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, you can bet that this laptop can handle the latest graphics intensive video games with ease. Of course, user experience is a different story, but I'm glad to report that I had a good time using it.

For example, it was my first time playing Doom Eternal on the Ultra Nightmare graphics settings and the Legion 5 Pro handled it like it was nothing. No screen tearing, no millisecond buffer, and no time wasted when launching the game from the desktop - just perfect. Playing Star Wars Battlefront II on max settings was a charm too. Even though the game is already four years old, some GPUs back then couldn't run the game on max settings smoothly.

Besides that, I'm happy to report that the heat won't make your fingers or palm feel uncomfortable when gaming. On the flip side, the laptop fans do get a bit loud but remain bearable. Thanks to the thick heatsink inside, the Legion 5 Pro can divert heat towards the four vents for faster heat dissipation.

As for the audio, the laptop outputs surprisingly loud volume at good quality, which is perfect for doing online conference calls. Of course, wearing a gaming headset to talk to your friends is still very much preferable.

The laptop wouldn't let me record Doom Eternal, so here's Star Wars Battlefront 2

These thin bezels really maximise the gaming experience

Watching movies on the laptop is great, thanks to the QHD resolution, 100% sRGB, and VESA DisplayHDR certified screen panel

Besides gaming, I find this laptop great for editing and rendering videos. If you're a video editor, you would know that some laptops cannot handle too many layers of media formats on top of each other. It's also a nightmare if the video editing program crashes halfway while rendering. Well, I'm glad to once again tell you that I had no problems with that. In fact, I could even do something else seamlessly while the machine does some rendering.

On the battery side, the performance is still pretty much the same as all gaming laptops. When unplugged, it can only last up to three hours. But thanks to Rapid Charge Pro, I at least won't need to wait too long for it to recharge. From my experience, it only takes an hour to fully recharge from 10%, so that's impressive.

So far, I have spoken quite positively of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro. It's definitely an absolute gaming laptop beast, the best that Lenovo can offer in the current generation. Almost everything about it is perfect, but the same can't be said for its RM6799 Malaysian price tag. Even for a PC gamer like myself, I would think twice before committing. But hey, you get what you pay for and the Legion 5 Pro is really, superbly good.

Even if you compare it with other gaming laptops from ASUS ROG, Predator, or MSI in the price range, I'd still choose the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro because of features like the 16:10 aspect ratio. Also, the ports for most gaming laptops are either on the left or right side, so having them behind is a bonus for me. That said, if you prefer desktop PCs, you're better off in the long run with building your own PC using that amount of money.

Pros - Good port placements, 16:10 display ratio, reliable Rapid Charge Pro, and durable for gaming in long periods

Conclusion - A high-class gaming laptop in its own league

What do you think of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Lenovo Legion 5 series Malaysia release: 12th Gen Intel & AMD Ryzen processors, starting price from RM5299

Today, Lenovo Malaysia has finally launched the much-awaited and latest Lenovo Legion lineup. There are a total of four variants - the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, Legion 5 Pro, Legion 5i and Legion 5 from a starting price of RM5299.

These laptops first made their appearance way back in CES 2022 so it was about time they showed up. To refresh your memory, the Legion 5i Pro and Legion 5 Pro are the world’s first 16-inch laptop series with a WQHD+ up to 240Hz adaptive refresh rate gaming display. Not only that, but the company also retained the 16-inch WQHD+ (2960 x 1600) IPS display in 16:10 format with 100% sRGB colour gamut and up to 3ms response time.

Powered by the latest up to 12th Gen Intel Core or i7-12700H or next-gen AMD Ryzen processors, it also features the latest GeForce RTX 30 series, 4800Mhz DDR5 memory and up to 1TB PCle 4.0 SSD. All in all, the latest pro variants aren't that much different from their predecessors, but they have an updated Legion Coldfront 4.0 cooling fan system and Legion Spectrum RGN Lighting.

Next, the Legion 5 and Legion 5i are the lesser variants carrying up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor and up to optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU. Lenovo also said the new Legion 5 series is 15% thinner than before with improved aluminium and magnesium blended metal cover. Lastly, the 15-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS 16:9 display sports up to a 165Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB colour gamut at 300 nits bright, and full spectrum visuals with Dolby Vision.

For the price and availability, below are the full details:

All the new Legion laptops are now available on the Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) and official stores on Lazada and Shopee. Moreover, you can also choose to pay on a 12-month instalment plan with an HSBC credit card on the Lenovo Malaysia Official Online Store.

On top of that, all purchases of a new Lenovo Legion 5/5i at any Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) will come with limited-edition Legion merchandise worth RM322 and a free 3-month PC game pass (from now until 31 August 2022). Then, those who get the pro variants will receive a Lenovo 500 Bluetooth In-Ear Headphone and a Lenovo Legion Active Gaming Backpack with a total worth of RM492, along with a 3-month PC game pass with their purchase at any LES.

We recently wrote a review on the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro so if you want to check it out before buying, you can do so at the hyperlink given. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Lenovo Legion 5i goes on promo, comes with freebies worth up to RM1037

[Update] The promo sale period has been moved and is now from 1 August to 30 September 2020.

In May 2020, Lenovo announced its latest line-up of gaming PCs in Malaysia. One of them is the Legion 5i, which became available just last month. But Lenovo is already looking to get more people on board with its latest 15-inch gaming laptop and has announced a new promo sale from 21 July to 31 August 2020.

Specifically, this promo applies to those who buy a Lenovo Legion 5i laptop bearing the following part number: 82AU006NMJ, 82AU006PMJ, and 81Y6007VMJ. If you made your purchase during the promo period, you'll get to redeem freebies like a gaming backpack, mouse, headset, Intel game code, and Steam vouchers worth up to RM1037. These configurations aren't listed on the Lenovo Malaysia website yet, but you can look at the sticker on the base of your new laptop to see if it matches. Just make sure you have your proof of purchase for redemption.

According to Lenovo, the first configuration comes with an Intel Core i5-10300H CPU and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU, while the third configuration has an Intel Core i7-10750H CPU and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU instead. We don't have the tech specs for the second configuration, but it most likely has the same Core i5-10300H CPU with the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti as the GPU. Prices for the Legion 5i start from RM4199.

Do note that redemptions end on 14 October 2020 (T&C) and the freebies will only be delivered 6-8 weeks after your claim has been validated. There's plenty of time for you to decide if this is a great deal, but what do you think about it so far? Will you be interested in getting a Legion 5i laptop? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone spotted on 3C. Launch imminent?

It seems that Lenovo’s Legion Gaming Phone has been spotted on 3C with the model number L79031, and it comes equipped with 5G as well as up to 90W fast charging. While not much is known in regards to the release date, the fact that it’s listed on 3C is a sign that it will be unveiled very soon.

Other than that, leaks suggest that the aforementioned gaming phone from Lenovo is expected to come equipped with a 144Hz display, 64MP + 16MP rear camera and a 20MP front-facing selfie camera. However, do take some of the details with a grain of salt due to the fact that Lenovo has yet to confirm any of the information mentioned.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone to come with two liquid-cooling chambers

Lenovo is set to join the gaming phone gang this year with the launch of its Legion Gaming Phone on 22 July 2020. But before the launch can happen, leaks of the phone continue to pop up. The latest news reveals more details about its cooling system, which was first hinted at earlier in March.

According to an official Lenovo post on Weibo, Lenovo has equipped its Legion Gaming Phone with dual liquid-cooling heat sinks. This means it should be able to more effectively cool the phone. Additionally, there will be 14 sensors to monitor the temperature of the system in real-time. The readings from these sensors will probably be added to an app on the phone.

Besides that, a hands-on video of the phone was leaked. You get to see the UI of the phone, which will have a widget display the phone's CPU and GPU temperature. It also shows some of the tech specs for the phone, such as the Snapdragon 865 chipset (should be the Plus version), 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and 144Hz display. The battery management settings were also revealed here.

Lenovo is pulling out all the stops for the Legion Gaming Phone and it's looking really impressive so far. We're also quite confident that this would launch in Malaysia. Having said that, would you be interested in getting the phone when it launches here? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone will come with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset

More leaks regarding the Lenovo Legion Gaming smartphone seems to indicate that the device could come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset. Other than that, the aforementioned smartphone is expected to come equipped with up to 144Hz display, 90W fast charging, as well as up to 12GB of RAM.

As for the camera, the device comes equipped with a side-mounted pop-up 20MP selfie camera which is suitable for those who play games while live streaming. In terms of the release date, the Lenovo Legion Gaming smartphone is expected to be unveiled somewhere around July 2020.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the device as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates such as the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and full tech specs.


Lenovo Legion 'Halo' gaming smartphone could have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset

In recent years, Lenovo has launched a gaming phone each year. This year, that phone should be the Legion Y90 that's expected to launch on 23 March 2022. However, sources suggest that Lenovo may have a second gaming phone in store for us in 2022.

According to Evan Blass, Lenovo is also working on a smartphone codenamed 'Halo'. Based on the renders provided, this is a Lenovo Legion-branded device that has a more standard smartphone design. The phone will allegedly come with the Qualcomm SM8475 chipset, which is believed to be a variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. In our opinion, this could be an overclocked version like the Snapdragon 888+ is to the Snapdragon 888.

In addition, this device would also come with the following memory configurations: 8/12/16GB LPDDR5 RAM with 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It also has a 5000mAh battery with 68W fast charging, 50MP+13MP+2MP rear triple-camera, and a 16MP punch-hole front camera. As for the display, Lenovo would be using a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate.

Currently, it's unknown what this phone's actual name is or when it could be launched. But we'll keep an eye out for more updates on it, so stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2! First gaming smartphone with built-in active twin turbo cooling fan! | Unboxing & Hands-On!

The Legion Phone Duel 2 is finally launched in Malaysia. You can grab this fancy new phone from Lenovo's Lazada or Shopee store starting from the price of RM3299. So what's new on this gaming beast this time compared to its last predecessor?The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is  powered by the Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, with two configurations for the Malaysia market, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage (RM3299), and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage (RM3899). It also has a larger 6.92-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. A dual-battery setup that provides a large battery capacity of 5500mAh that supports up to 90W Turbo Charging. Take a closer look on it with the unboxing video below!

Stay tuned for more in-depth review at TechNave.com!


ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL review - Finally, a powerful and premium all-in-one phone tablet

Fans of phone tablets or phones with larger than 6-inch displays will often note that they don't get powerful tech specs or a premium design with their large display devices, at least until now as the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL packs in a 6.8-inch full HD display, 4GB RAM, 23MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, 4600 mAh battery and more in a premium flat and thin all metal body with “invisible” antennas. Is it the powerful all-in-one phone tablet we’ve all been waiting for?

In terms of size alone, the ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL does not differ much from the 7-inch ASUS ZenPad 7.0 but it is not as tall or as wide with a flat back and 6.8mm thin metal design. The metal body is completely missing any antenna bands except for small notches along the front bezel, proof of the more premium “invisible antenna” design from the ZenFone 3 Deluxe. In short, it looks like a premium phablet but just a bit larger than usual.

Featuring a flat metal back, rounded curves and thin design, the ASUS ZenFone 3 ZU680KL still retains some ZenFone characteristics like the circular design rear volume controls

Overall, the ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU360KL is a lot easier to hold one-handed than a ZenPad 7.0 and looks more like a phone than the straight out tablet with phone capabilities that the ZenPad is. Like the ZenFone 3 ZE552KL, it has a few trademark ZenFone features like the circular metallic design of the rear volume controls and the power button on the side but the overall look is a new design compared to previous large screen ZenFones like the ZenFone 2 ZE601KL.

With the largest 6.8-inch display yet, the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL looks and feels premium

However, it further steps away from the other ZenFones by being the only ZenFone yet to have a physical home button with a built-in fingerprint sensor, giving a slightly Samsung feel to it. Capacitive keys that light up when pressed are on the left and right of the home button while two separate speaker grills line the bottom. A 3.5mm jack is on the top while dual stereo speakers are on the bottom alongside the USB Type-C port.

After a good amount of use, we found that the shiny diamond cut bezels can gwt damaged quite easily though, so while they look good and turn heads, we’d recommend you get a good case and screen protector on the ZenFone 3 Ultra as soon as possible. Suffice to say, this isn't a phone that would fit in most pockets and even though there is a one-handed mode, the ZenFone 3 Ultra should best be used two-handed.

Check out the SIM and microSD card trays

Here are the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL tech specs:

You don't often see 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage on a phone tablet, which really makes the ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL stand out

Unlike the ASUS Zenfone 3 you have to press either the power or home button first before you can use the fingerprint sensor. Or you can set it up as double tap to wake but you still have to go through a 2 step process to unlock the ZenFone 3 Ultra which is good for security but a bit irritating. We found that this fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button design doesn’t work as well as the open dedicated rear fingerprint sensor in the ZenFone 3 with quite a few ‘no match’ errors. It doesn’t work at all with wet fingers but it does work faster and more accurately than the sensor on the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, thankfully.

The fingerprint sensor is embedded in the physical home button, a first for fingerprint enabled ZenFones

The ZenFone 3 Ultra does not support the new Yes 4G LTE and it is also not on Webe’s certified phone list either, although it does work with Webe at least. Another missing feature is NFC but since we don’t use it that often ourselves here in Malaysia, it should not be an issue.

Unlike the ZenFone 3, the ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL packs in dual 5-magnet speakers with 7.1 surround sound and DTS X headphone tech which is compatible with the bundled ZenEar headset. While it packs in a full HD resolution, it also offers 4K display processing chip so you have smoother video playback and clearer details. It is also compatible with Displayport through the USB Type C port but since we didn’t have the dongle we couldn’t test it out.

The new ZenUI has new aps like Mobile Manager and Game Genie

Like the ZenFone 3 we reviewed earlier, the ZenFone 3 Ultra comes with more ZenUI features and apps. Thankfully, you also get 64GB of storage with the ZenFone 3 Ultra, so you don’t feel the bloat as much, but you can still uninstall most of them. We found the new Mobile Manager and Game Genie apps to be quite useful, but as before Game Genie automatically records your gaming playback in 720p and as mentioned previously, now works with Asphalt 8: Airborne.

Game Genie lets you record your gaming sessions

While you still get the whole range of PixelMaster 3.0 features and the only new functions remain Child Mode, QR reader and the like, it appears that ASUS have been listening to us and other reviewers as there is now full HD video recording in 60 fps! The slow motion has also been improved significantly as well, recording at 60 frames per second in 720p. To top it off, the ZenFone 3 Ultra also allows video stabilization on 4K video recording, an option that automatically turns off on the ZenFone 3. It seems that ASUS are really hard at work making their ZenFone 3 series actually built for photography so we can’t wait to see RAW format saving options in the next update (hint, hint ASUS)!

The PixelMaster 3.0 suite offers a lot more this time around

There are plenty of options to choose from even for the selfie or front camera user

The ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL offers 4K video recording with Video stabilization and full HD video recording on 60 fps but without stabilization

Granted, recent updates have made the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL a lot more stable and functional, but performance has also been upped as well with a significantly improved 79543 score on AnTuTu, 59 fps on full HD for Epic Citadel (to put it in perspective 60 fps is the highest you can go) and 889 on Slingshot 3DMark. PCMark for Android got 4696. These are exceptional scores for any phone tablet and place it on par with some of the flagship phones in the market. Performance on Asphalt 8: Airborne is like the ZenFone 3, in fact, it delivers some of the smoothest lag free performance we’ve seen yet for any ASUS Zenfone.

The ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL does as well as any flagship in AnTuTu

Epic Citadel performance was also top-notch

Higher 3DMark scores like this means you can play more demanding games on the ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL can handle most productivity needs with ease

Gaming performance on Asphalt 8: Airborne was lag-free smoothness even with high-quality visual settings

After a marathon binge of downloading benchmarks, running those benchmarks and gaming and the phone tablet does get quite warm but even at its warmest it only reaches about 38 to 40 degrees (it also gets mighty cold in an air conditioned room). Combine that with a battery consumption of 20% for all that and you have a fairly efficient smartphone that should last 2 days or more on normal to minimal usage. Standby time for 24 hours ate up about 6% of the 4600 mAh battery and there wasn’t any bundled USB OTG adapter but we assume that you can charge other devices with the ZenFone 3 Ultra as well. Miraculously, it takes under 2 hours to charge the 4600 mAh battery back up to 100% from 0% with the bundled charger.

Nearly 2 days and counting with the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL on a single charge

ASUS have really outdone themselves with the audio tech on the ZenFone 3 Ultra. With the ability to playback HiFi audio Flac files from the ASUS Music app to the dual speakers that are both extremely loud (can fill up a medium sized room) and crystal clear, to the DTS X headphone tech, the ZenFone 3 Ultra is the phone to get if you’re an audiophile. When coupled with movie watching the whole experience is even more awesome, as the 4K UHD TV processing chip and Tru2Life colours on the screen make all the 4K details stand out despite the fact that it is only a full HD resolution. Connectivity and call quality are actually better than most phones, so it should be able to handle VoLTE just fine.

Movie and audio playback are awesome on the ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL

Camera performance has been phenomenal, especially with the latest series of updates. Colours and details jump out at you and the camera is very fast even with 23MP resolution shots (bumping it down to 16MP makes burst mode even faster) but even then, you can easily capture all the fast motion pics with ease while Time Rewind captures all those precious moments, even the unpredictable 'fails'. While we would have liked a bit more control with it, slow motion video recording is no longer choppy and 4K video recording is very smooth with the video stabilization turned on.

Panorama ~ see the low-light performance?

Catch all the details with Time Rewind, even the point of impact

Zoom in for super resolution ~ did you see the face?

While it packs in a beautiful and above all ‘large’ 6.8-inch FHD display designed for 4K video playback I believe that users should be focusing on the whole device rather than each single part or component. Yes, it has some really loud and satisfying dual speakers with specialized audio tech. Yes, it captures flagship level photos and 4K videos with video stabilization and Yes, it looks about as premium a device as you can get. The main thing is that all these parts combine to become the powerful all in one phone tablet you (and I) have been waiting for and it should work just as well for those wanting an entertainment device to watch movies as those who want a device that can do everything well.

However, the very reason why it can last so long and fit in all these performance features also means that if you don't like big phone tablets or larger than 6-inch phablets, then you probably won't like the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL. We'd recommend at least another look at it at most ASUS stores, but for now, the ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL will probably and mostly thrill just the fans of this category.

The ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL embodies “the best computer is the one you have with you” age that we seem to be going into and should be perfect for those who like taking pictures or those who love music or even those who want an all-in-one productivity device with fingerprint security. So if you're looking for such a device (or have been waiting for one like I have) then the current RM2299 price tag it carries is a small price to pay. There are currently no devices that share the same features or performance but if it is just screen size, the closest is the 6.38-inch display Xiaomi Mi Max which when compared with our comparison tool doesn’t really come close but does offer a lower price tag if performance features aren't what you require.


Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 Malaysia release: SD888 chipset, 6.92-inch AMOLED screen, and 44MP pop-up camera from RM3299

Back in April, Lenovo unveiled its second gaming smartphone. It's taken a while, but the Legion Phone Duel 2 is finally launching in Malaysia. Starting today, you can grab this fancy new phone from Lenovo's Lazada or Shopee store.

The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is a gaming smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, and it comes in two configurations for the Malaysia market: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage (RM3299), and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage (RM3899). It also has a large 6.92-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. To keep up with all the power drain, the phone uses a dual-battery setup that provides a large battery capacity of 5500mAh.

In terms of features, the 44MP pop-up side-mounted camera is an exciting one. Besides taking pictures or videos, it can also function as a webcam for live streaming. The phone also has four capacitive touchpoints that function as touch buttons, which is useful for mobile games. And since the phone has two batteries, it has dual charging for faster charging.

Lenovo Malaysia hasn't updated its website yet, but you can visit the Legion homepage for more details of the phone later. With that said, would you be interested in buying this gaming phone? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 review: A gaming smartphone with a unique design

While gaming smartphones are usually more suited for playing mobile games, many users would get such a smartphone because of their performance. This is mainly because gaming phones are typically equipped with a top of the line chipset, large RAM capacity, and large battery capacity, along with fast charging capabilities.

Not only that, but compared to other flagship smartphones, gaming-focused smartphones are usually a little cheaper because they tend to sacrifice camera performance to bring the price down. The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is no different as it’s equipped with tech specs that are more than capable of handling any mobile games in the market.

But how good is it exactly? In this review, we’ll be taking a closer look at the smartphone in question and see how it performs and whether it’s worth the RM3299 price tag. So without further ado, let’s have a look, shall we?

When looking at the Lenovo Legion Duel 2, the first thing you will notice is the built-in fan module located at the back, which cools the smartphone while running resource-intensive tasks like mobile gaming. Right beside the fan module is where you’ll also find the rear camera setup close to the middle, which is quite refreshing to see as smartphones nowadays usually have their camera system at the top left corner.

While the Legion Duel 2 looks a little thicker than most smartphones, it is surprisingly not as heavy as it seems, making it easier to hold on to for long periods. Not only that, but the increase in thickness in specific areas makes the device much easier to grip.

If you look closely at the bottom left, you can see the fan that's keeping the phone cool

Since the back is mostly made of glass, you might find yourself needing to constantly wipe it because glass is notorious for attracting fingerprints and smudges. At the front, the Legion Duel 2’s display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 that’s capable of surviving 80% of the time when dropped from the height of 1.6 meters.

When you look at the right side of the smartphone, you’ll find the power button, and a unique side-mounted front-facing selfie camera. On the opposite side is where you can find the volume buttons and a side-mounted USB-C charging port that lets you charge your phone while playing mobile games so that the charging cable does not get in the way.

The power button with the front-facing selfie camera under it

Here's what the front-facing selfie camera looks like

This is what you will be getting along with the mobile phone

You need to plug in both USB-C ports to achieve 90W fast charging

Last but not least, at the bottom is where you find the SIM tray, as well as an additional USB Type-C port. Because the phone has 2 USB Type-C ports, it supports up to 90W fast charging if you plug in a USB Type-C cable into both charging ports.

You can change the refresh rate in the settings

With tech specs like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 512GB UFS3.1, and 16GB of RAM, it is no wonder that the Legion Duel 2 is one of the smartphones worth considering if you want to take your mobile gaming to the next level. The device also has a 144Hz AMOLED display that can be lowered to as low as 60Hz to save on battery life.

Other than that, in the settings menu, you can tweak the RGB lighting effect at the back to show the lighting patterns you prefer. Personally, I’d prefer having the lighting be a little dim or off completely because I’m a light sleeper, and I can’t sleep when there’s even the slightest amount of light visible in my room.

The Lenovo Legion Realme lets you tweak the phone performance and the notification settings

It’s also possible to control the lights surrounding the fan and the fan speed while playing mobile games using the Lenovo Legion Realm, which came pre-installed with the phone. In addition to that, it’s also possible to tweak settings such as assigning functions to the shoulder buttons, notifications, incoming calls, and more.

In terms of the camera, the smartphone is equipped with a 64MP primary camera + 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera at the rear, while the front has a 44MP side-mounted selfie camera. The benefit of having a side-mounted selfie camera is that it lets you easily take landscape selfies while playing mobile games.

The Legion Phone Duel 2 can record up to 8K resolution videos and frame rates of up to 60FPS, which is not too shabby considering the camera isn’t usually a strong point for gaming smartphones. However, unlocking using facial recognition can be a little awkward when it comes to security because the selfie camera pops out as it tries to scan your face as soon as you press the power button.

With that said, it might be a lot more convenient to unlock your phone using the in-display fingerprint sensor instead. However, if you still insist on using facial recognition, it might be better to hold the phone with your left hand, so it doesn’t get in the way when the camera pops out.

Using GeekBench to test the smartphone’s performance, it scored 1108 points in the single-core test and 3655 points in the multi-core test. The phone also scored 5878 points in 3DMark Wild Life and a maxed-out overall score on 3D Mark Slingshot largely thanks to the Snapdragon 888 chipset.

When running mobile games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Genshin Impact, the Legion Phone Duel 2 has almost no stutters even when playing at the highest graphical setting. The games tested felt responsive and smooth thanks to the 144Hz display and its high touch sampling rate.

You can stream your games onto YouTube and Twitch

When playing shooters like Call of Duty: Mobile, binding aim and shoot function to the shoulder buttons made playing mobile games less awkward as you’re able to use more of your fingers to control your character instead of relying on mostly your thumbs. It’s possible to turn on Rampage mode via the Lenovo Legion Realm to get the most performance out of the phone.

Because of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, the smartphone will heat up quite a bit especially when you’re playing a mobile game on max settings or when using the camera. Thankfully, it’s possible to tweak the fan settings while gaming to keep the phone cool, which is essential for component longevity.

Genshin Impact and Call of Duty: Mobile ran really smoothly!

Battery-wise, the smartphone is more than capable of lasting up to 3 days on a single charge thanks to its 5500mAh battery capacity. However, if you play games without stopping, the phone can last you around 4 hours, which is not too shabby (I’ll end up getting a sore back if I play games on my mobile phone for that long).

When it comes to charging, it’s possible to fully charge a smartphone in less than 40 minutes, thanks to the 90W fast charging. But keep in mind that it’s only possible to reach those speeds if you plug in 2 USB Type-C cables connected to a compatible fast charger.

Throughout our test, the phone performed as you’d expect from a flagship gaming smartphone. However, there was a weird issue where we couldn’t record our mics while recording ourselves playing a mobile game as the phone seems to prioritise the game’s audio instead.

While the smartphone is focused on gaming, it comes with decent camera specs that can take decent videos and pictures. However, there is some room for improvement. Here are some picture samples that were taken with the Lenovo Legion Phone Phone Duel 2.

Pictures taken with the ultra-wide-angle camera look decent!

Pictures taken with 2x zoom still look really detailed

Here's a close up on a colourful subject

You can see that the phone starts to struggle a little in lowlight conditions

It produces decent pictures as long as there's enough light

Portrait photos looks good with the 64MP main camera

Selfie taking performance is surprisingly good

Lowlight selfie pictures look surprisingly good

Overall, the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is worth considering if you want a smartphone specifically for mobile gaming because it comes with a side-mounted USB Type-C, shoulder buttons, and the ability to achieve up to 90W fast charging speed.

However, if you prefer playing mobile games on a gamepad, you might want to consider getting the ASUS ROG Phone 5 instead, as it comes with mostly the same tech specs like the Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 18GB RAM, and it supports many accessories that can bring you a more enjoyable gaming experience.

That said, what are your thoughts on the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 variant with 128GB storage coming to Malaysia for RM2999

If you talk about gaming phones, the recently launched Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is definitely an impressive one. Of course, flagship gaming phones like these aren't very wallet-friendly for some people. So it's a good thing that Lenovo is launching a cheaper variant.

Originally, the Legion Phone Duel 2 launched herein only two variants: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage (RM3299) and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage (RM3899). But in August 2021, a 12GB RAM + 128GB storage variant will be available in Malaysia for RM2999 (tentative pricing). This is a great option for those who don't need as much storage space, as it's RM300 cheaper.

Aside from that, the new variant will still sport the same Snapdragon 888 5G chipset. It also has a large 6.92-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate that's ideal for mobile gaming, as well as a side-mounted front camera you can use for live-streaming. For those who have long gaming sessions, the 5500mAh battery will ensure the phone will run for many hours.

If you're curious about Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2, you could check out our unboxing and hands-on video. Let us know if this kind of pricing and configuration is more to your preference. Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 3 will be sporting the upcoming Snapdragon 898 chipset!

Qualcomm is preparing their new chipsets and bringing in the new Snapdragon 898 SoC platform for the 2022 flagships. As we know now, the first flagship phone that will be sporting it will be the Xiaomi Mi 12 series which may be out even before 2022. But now it seems like the Lenovo Legion 3 Pro will be sporting the Snapdragon 898 chipset too.

According to the source, the General Manager of Lenovo in China confirms that their upcoming device will be equipped with the Snapdragon 898 chipset and highlighted the “much-upgrade” GPU along with the upcoming chipset. We assume that the dual active cooling fans will still be there since the Snapdragon 898 will be able to keep the device running at top speed while the active cooling may avoid throttling and overheating.

The Lenovo Legion 3 Pro is expected to come with new upgrades too like the LPDDR5X RAM standard. It is expected to be released earlier next year and be the first gaming smartphones to sport the Snapdragon 898 chipset. The name of course may be changed into Lenovo Legion Duel 3 for global markets.

As of now, there is still no confirmation on the official release dates and  tech specs yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


Lenovo Legion Phone Duel Malaysia release: SD 865+ chipset, 65W fast-charging, and 144Hz refresh rate from RM3399

Last week, Lenovo Malaysia confirmed that the Legion Phone Duel would be coming here. Today, the company launched the phone in Malaysia and confirmed that we will be getting it on 26 October 2020. It will be available in Vengeance Red and Blazing Blue colours via the Lenovo Malaysia website or participating partners.

As a reminder, the Legion Phone Duel is Lenovo's take on the gaming smartphone space and it comes with some powerful specs. It packs a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, up to 16GB of fast LPDDR5 RAM, and fast UFS 3.1 storage of up to 512GB. On top of that, it has a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a max resolution of 2340 x 1080, a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, and touch sampling rate of 240Hz. To keep this smartphone going strong, it packs two 2500mAh batteries for a total capacity of 5000mAh.

One thing to note is that instead of the 90W fast-charger available in China, the Legion Phone Duel will come with a 65W fast-charger for Malaysia. It's still going to be pretty fast, as Lenovo Malaysia confirmed that it should fully charge the phone from 0 to 100% in about 34 minutes with both cords plugged into the phone. However, the phone is rated for 90W fast-charge so you can still get a compatible third-party charger if you want it to charge even faster.

Besides the fast charging, it comes with Dual-Liquid Heat Pipes, Graphite sheets, and copper foils to prevent the phone from becoming hot. Additionally, it has Dual Shoulder Controls that provide haptic feedback, dual front-facing speakers, and more. On the software side, the phone allows you to live-stream, tweak the hardware performance with Legion Realm dashboard, and even record your gaming sessions.

Moving on to the cameras, the Legion Phone Duel comes with a dual-camera setup at the back, comprising of a 64MP main camera and a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera. As for the front, it has a unique side-mounted 20MP camera, which can be used to capture your face for live-streaming sessions while playing games with a horizontal orientation.

All in all, it's quite an exciting gaming phone. The Legion Phone Duel will be available in two variants: 12GB+256GB for RM3399 and 16GB+512GB for RM3999. So, would you be interested in getting this phone when it starts selling in Malaysia? Let us know what you think of it in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news on the latest mobile devices.


Lenovo Legion Phone Duel Unboxing & Hands-On!

It was only a few years ago when Lenovo went into the gaming category with the brand name Legion. Today, the name Legion is one of the most popular PC gaming brands around the world. Now, with the immerse of gaming smartphone, Lenovo has expanded the Legion branding into gaming smartphones with the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel.

The gaming smartphone industry has now getting more competitive while the smartphone manufacturers are finding more ways to provide the highest tech specs for greater gaming performance. As for the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel, it comes with a Snapdragon 865+ 5G chipset coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It is also the first gaming smartphone that sports a vertical pop-up 20MP selfie camera with quad microphones on it. Let's take a closer look on the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel with the Unboxing Video below.

Do check out our in-depth reviews on the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel here.


Lenovo Legion Phone Duel launching in Malaysia on 20 October 2020

When Lenovo unveiled its gaming phone back in July, it showed an interesting design and we were hoping it would quickly launch in Malaysia. It's taken some time, but a local retailer spilt the beans last month and mentioned it the Legion Phone Duel would be arriving in October 2020.

Well, Lenovo Malaysia officially confirmed earlier today that the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel will be launching here on 20 October 2020. Considering that local retailers already know about the phone a month ago, that would mean the phone will be available immediately after the launch. As for local pricing, the phone came in multiple configurations with price starting from 3499 yuan (~RM2152) to 5999 yuan (~RM3690).

Speaking of configurations, the Legion Phone Duel comes with a powerful Snapdragon 865+ chipset, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It's got a 6.65-inch 144Hz display, so you can enjoy playing games on it, and a battery capacity of 5000mAh with 90W fast-charging to keep you going for hours. In addition to that, it has a side-mounted 20MP front camera and a dual-camera setup (64MP+16MP) at the back.

For those who play a lot of games on their phone, like the now popular Genshin Impact, this could be a phone right up your alley. Having said that, do you like gaming phones or think a regular flagship is enough for you? Share your opinions with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Lenovo Legion Phone Duel release: SD865+ with two 2,500mAh batteries, starts from ~RM2,130

After all the rumours and teasers, the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone is finally here and it is called Legion Phone Duel. Apart from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, the company has also put in extra efforts to make the gaming phone a device that we've never seen before. Now, let's take a look at the tech specs and the features that will bring your gaming experience on a smartphone to the next level!

The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel sports a 6.65-inch display that comes with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. If you've been following up the rumours, you might have already known that the device will be having its pop-up front-facing camera being placed at the side. It turns out to be true as the 20MP sensor is believed to assist those who usually stream their gameplay. At the back, Lenovo is playing it safe with a dual-camera setup that includes a 64MP f/1.89 aperture lens and a 16MP 120-degree ultrawide lens.

Other than that, the device will also house two 2,500mAh batteries that support 90W fast charging in which the company intentionally put them that way to prevent the logic board and batteries from heating one another up. Not only the batteries have been separated to avoid the device from heating up, but there is also a "liquid cooling" copper pipe that will help to do the job. It is also worth mentioning that the device will come with two USB-C ports. For a better gaming experience, there are two ultrasonic trigger buttons being added as well.

As for the pricing, the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel will be available with 8/128GB for 3,499 Yuan (~RM2,130), 12/128GB for 3,899 Yuan (~RM2,374), 12/256GB for 4,199 Yuan (~RM2,557) and 16/512GB for 5,999 Yuan (~RM3,653). All of the models come with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS3.1 storage. If you want to know when will the device arrive in local market, it is unsure at the moment. However, it was announced that parts of Asia will be getting the device later this year, so there is a high chance that Malaysia is included.

Let us know what you think about the new Lenovo Legion Phone Duel on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more new smartphone launches.


Lenovo Legion Phone Duel review - Best gaming phone for streaming

It was only a few years ago when Lenovo expanded into the gaming category. Branding it as Legion, it is now one of the most popular PC gaming brands around the world and surprise, surprise, Lenovo decided to make a move into the mobile gaming industry with the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel.

From a business point of view, it makes sense for Lenovo to tap into the market because of how well mobile gaming is going. However, it would surely face tough competition from existing gaming phones with the likes of the ASUS ROG Phone series and the Black Shark series. So does the Legion Phone Duel have what it takes to captivate the Malaysian mobile gamers' hearts or is it just another gaming phone? Let's read the review below to find out.

Gaming-centric phones always have this "cool" and futuristic design and the Legion Phone Duel definitely stands out on its own. There are various line patterns on the back and the one we got was Vengeance Red accompanied by some black lines here and there. Overall, very fierce-looking which is fitting for the name.

The front screen, no notch or a punch-hole front camera. The dual stereo speakers are at the top and bottom

This black surface here has a nice grip and it's quite smooth too, you can also see the Lenovo Legion symbol lighting up in VENGEANCE RED

Of course, the biggest attraction would be the X-like pattern in the middle of the phone that lights up as soon as you play a mobile game. There are also two black sections at the sides with a unique surface for you to hold while gaming. However, one of our writers thinks it's too helpful when holding it closer but to each their own. Also, the dual rear camera position seems...oddly placed.

In comparison, the Legion Phone Duel design is somewhat similar to the ASUS ROG Phone series. It also features a dual USB-C port, one at the bottom and the other on the left side for charging while gaming, as well as the 3D motion sensors. You can also find a dual stereo speaker which was expected, but what we didn't expect was the other oddly placed pop-up front camera on the right side of the phone.

Maybe it's just me, but the dual rear camera setup seems out of place

The power button is located on top of the pop-up side-mounted front camera

Here's how the pop-up side-mounted front camera looks like

Granted, taking a selfie from that position won't look natural as it's the same thing as the webcam hiding among the keyboard layout. The reason, Lenovo did this is because most mobile gamers aren't going to care much about taking selfies (generally speaking) and this feature was widely advertised as enabling a live broadcast while gaming which makes sense. By having a pop-up camera, it eliminates the need for a punch-hole or notch that distracts the display viewing experience or the grip while gaming.

Here are the official tech specs for the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel

As a gaming-centric smartphone, you can surely expect that it comes with all the high-end configurations. The slogan "Stylish Outside, Savage Inside" (which is found on the back) is not merely a statement and it really delivers the mobile gaming performance that we expected. As aforementioned, the Legion Phone Duel is similar to the ASUS ROG Phone in some ways but it's not a bad thing, there's nothing wrong by copying some features if they are convenient for the gaming experience.

Inside the Legion Realm app, you can adjust the refresh rate up to 144Hz, the game lighting effect, how much haptic feedback vibration you want, 3D motion sensor sensitivity and others. You can also choose the "Rampage" option which boosts up the CPU and GPU performance but at the moment, many mobile game apps can work just fine without it.

The Legion Realm app comes with a temperature check, refresh rate monitor, Internet signal strength checker, and the recording features on the top right

Setting mode for refresh rate and lighting effect

The phone uses Legion OS which works smoothly and looks neat, we also like the fact that it doesn't come with any bloatware so thumb's up for that. With the pop-up front camera, you can also manage your screen recording videos, live broadcast and turning off the notifications. Lenovo may be onto something here, as mobile streaming is getting popular in Asia so that's a convenient tool if you're a serious mobile gamer and streamer.

You can definitely use the Legion Phone Duel to broadcast your games in Twitch and we are quite satisfied with the video quality. The gameplay performance was never affected when we did it live on Twitch and as far as we are concerned, there are no other gaming phones out there that can do this.

Livestream demo with the front camera streaming

The Back Recording feature is also one of our favourites. This is because this feature helps to save 15 or 30 seconds of gameplay video, so you don't really need to record your entire gameplay via screen recorder and just keep the highlights in your album. On the other hand, the 3D motion sensors are definitely useful to have but unfortunately, not all the mobile games support this such as Call of Duty Mobile and Genshin Impact.

From the benchmark tests, you can see that the Legion Phone Duel excelled in 3DMark and Geekbench. There is also no problem in playing the current popular mobile games with max settings but remember - most mobile games can't pass 60FPS but at least the frame rates are usually quite consistent over long periods of time.

Overwhelming scores from 3DMark (left) and Geekbench 5 (right)

Speaking of playing for long hours, we didn't feel any serious heat issues. You can actually monitor the temperature in the Legion Realm app and so far, we never exceeded 45°C. Thankfully, this is thanks to the liquid cooling feature inside the phone and even if you turn on Rampage Mode, it won't affect the heat that much. However, the mode will use up around 30% of battery life within an hour of gaming, so be aware of that.

With the 5000mAh (in total) battery on board, it's more than enough to last you for a day of social daily usage including gaming for several hours. Charging up is really fast (90W!) and there's also an interesting charging feature, if you use one cable, it takes only 1 hour and 10 minutes. However, if you use two cables, it's just 30 minutes. How is this possible with two cables? Remember - the Legion Phone Duel is using a twin pack battery with 2500mAh each and there are 2 USB Type C ports.

In terms of video recording, this phone can record in 4K resolution and it has electronic image stabilization (EIS) that works but sometimes, you can see a little warp effect. One feature of the recordings I'm interested in is Dual Mode, where you can record videos using the main camera and front camera simultaneously. It's technically impressive, though I'm not sure if every mobile gamer is keen to use it.

Although the Legion Phone Duel has only two rear cameras, this does not mean that the quality of its photography is lacking in any way. The phone offers various functions such as Night Mode, Macro, Pro Mode and more. It also has Portrait Mode but it's not perfect, as the line between the subject and background sometimes seems strange and inaccurate. Well, you can be the judge of that so check out our photos below.

Fine details on the leaves, this is shot in auto mode

Ultrawide shot, clearly not perfect as you can see the fish-eye lens effect at the sides

Another ultrawide shot, this one is better

Night shots aren't an issue as long as the area has sufficient lighting

Overall, the photo quality on the Legion Phone Duel is surprisingly good

Portrait mode, it's not perfect as the arm part there is a bit blurred

At RM3399, we think it's not a bad option for owning a mobile gaming phone. Besides the badass futuristic gaming design, the Legion Phone Duel does what all other gaming phones do best but with a twist - streaming your games online without any interference and that's the main selling point. So as we said before, only serious mobile gamers and streamers should get this phone.

However, if you want to compare this phone with the ASUS ROG Phone 3, then it might lose out in some areas. The latter may not have the streaming capability, but it has better phone accessories such as the AeroActive Cooler 3 fan, external controllers and others. Also, the ASUS AirTrigger button supports every mobile game so Lenovo still has a long way to catch up in that aspect.

But what do you think about the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel? Would you still get this phone? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech reviews at TechNave.com.


Lenovo Legion Pro gaming smartphone's 90W charging is able to fully charge in just 30 minutes

Based on a statement by mydrivers.com, it seems that the upcoming Lenovo Legion Pro gaming smartphone equipped with a 5000mAh internal battery can be fully charged in just 30 minutes. This is due to the fact that the device also comes equipped with a 90W fast charging technology, which presumably requires 2 charging cables hooked up to the device in order to reach such a charging speed.

Furthermore, the source mentions that the device will be one of the first to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ chipset, up to 144Hz display, and side-mounted front-facing selfie camera. While the release date for the smartphone in question will be on 22 July 2020, there is no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing for now.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Lenovo has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Would you be interested in getting the smartphone from Lenovo as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenFone 3, Ultra and Deluxe coming next week, check out their promo videos for now

We've just received our invitation card for the big reveal of the ASUS ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Ultra and ZenFone 3 Deluxe in Malaysia on 6 August 2016, so stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest coverage on these devices. Featuring a new metal and glass build, the new ZenFones also sport Qualcomm processors and quickcharging technology but at the same time, the upcoming ZenVolutionMy event is also set to showcase Intel-powered devices like the ASUS ZenBook 3 and more. We may be getting some leaked hands-on pics next week as well, but while you wait, check out the ASUS promo videos for now.


Lenovo Legion Slim 7i Malaysia release: Lightweight 15.6-inch laptop with Dolby Atmos speakers and Legion Coldfront 2.0 cooling system from RM7599

Looking for a relatively powerful gaming laptop that's also portable? Then you might want to check out the latest one from Lenovo. The company is launching the Legion Slim 7i in Malaysia, a 15.6-inch gaming laptop with a sleek design and compact body.

Most Lenovo laptops are configurable and the Legion Slim 7i comes with a variety of options. For CPU, you can pick either an Intel Core i5-10300H, i7-10750H, i7-10870H, i7-10875H, or i9-10980HK. It also has at least 8GB of RAM (maximum 32GB), and the best GPU option is the Nvidia RTX 2060 Max-Q. You can even choose the display, with the 4K HDR screen being the most expensive choice. For more details, you can check the official product page.

A major highlight for this laptop is its relative compactness (17.9mm in thickness) and lightweight (1.8kg). Despite that, it packs a sizable 71WHr battery that can last up to 7.75 hours and supports Rapid Charge Pro for faster recharging. To keep the machine cool, Lenovo installed the Legion Coldfront 2.0 air intake system inside, which delivers up to 115% more airflow to the CPU and GPU. Besides that, it also has features like Dolby Atmos Speaker System and Sound Radar by Dolby.

We have been told that the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i will be available in January 2021 with retail prices starting from RM7599. Of course, prices will vary depending on configuration, and it should be noted that we don't know which configuration this price applies to.

With that said, would you be interested in buying this gaming laptop? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Lenovo Legion Y70 confirmed to launch on 18 August, with some tech specs revealed

Earlier, sources claimed that Lenovo's first Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 smartphone, Legion Y70, will launch on 13 August. However, it turns out to be the wrong date, as the official announcement has arrived. The device is now scheduled to debut on 18 August, with some other tech specs confirmed.

According to the posters, the Legion Y70's camera department will lead by a 1/1.5-inch 50MP sensor with OIS that can also record up to 8K video at 30fps. The auxiliary cameras are a 13MP ultrawide module and a 2MP depth module. Furthermore, it's also confirmed that the device will pack a 5,100mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging, with the company promising 8.5 hours of gaming, 18 hours of video playback and 35 hours of music playback on a single charge.

The rumours we saw earlier tipped that the Lenovo flagship will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is also expected to arrive with up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. Meanwhile, the software side should be covered by the ZUI 13 based on Android 12.

Are you excited about seeing the Lenovo Legion Y70? Leave a comment to let us know what you think about the device, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Lenovo Legion Y70 release: 144Hz AMOLED display, SD 8+ Gen 1 SoC and 5100mAh battery from ~RM1953

After being in the rumour mills for a while, Lenovo finally launched the Lenovo Legion Y70 in China. Packing top-of-the-line specs, the highlight feature of the smartphone has got to be its 6.67-inch 144Hz flat AMOLED display.

The screen also has support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, as well as packing a peak brightness of 1000 nits. As for what’s powering the Legion Y70 under the hood, it’s the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 paired with either 8, 12 or 16GB of RAM.

Besides that, the device also sports a massive 5100mAh battery with support for 68W fast charging. Lenovo has also added a large vapour chamber and 10 layers of heat dissipation mechanisms to keep the device cool while you push the processor to the limits.

In terms of imaging, the Legion Y70 has a 50MP main + 13MP ultra-wide + 2MP depth triple-camera setup at its rear. At the front, a 16MP selfie camera is housed inside the display’s punch-hole cutout.

Other notable specs include Android 12 OS via ZUI 14, storage options of up to 512GB, USB-C, dual SIM and three colour variants, namely Ice White, Flame Red and Titanium Grey. The Legion Y70 is priced at CNY2970 or ~RM1953 for the base 8/128GB model, CNY3370 or ~RM2224 for 12/256GB and CNY4270 or ~RM2819 for the highest 16/512GB variant.

The device will be available for purchase in China starting 22 August 2022 and Lenovo has yet to reveal whether it will be sold in other regions. So, what do you guys think of the Legion Y70? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Lenovo Legion Y70 scheduled to launch on 13 August with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Lenovo is refreshing its Legion gaming smartphone lineup with a device that packs the latest flagship chipset. The Legion Y70 is scheduled to show up on 13 August with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip. It's also a device that looks like most standard smartphones on the market despite being gaming-centric.

The Legion Y70 appeared on TENAA last month, along with some renders. It is expected to sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED with Full HD+ resolution. There's also a triple-camera setup having a 13MP ultrawide module, and the 50MP primary shooter will come with OIS (optical image stabilization). With the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, it can shoot videos in 8K as well.

Other tech specs include 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. There should also be a 4,880mAh battery with the device weighing 205 grams. These are the only things known about the upcoming Legion Y70 for now, but we're getting to find out more soon as the device's launch has been confirmed and not that far away.

Are you excited about seeing the Lenovo Legion Y70? Drop a comment to let us know how you feel, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Lenovo Legion Y700 Gaming Tablet revealed with 8.8-inch 2K 120Hz display

It’s been a while since the last Android Gaming tablet but this may be changing with the announcement of the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gaming Tablet. So far, only a poster and some leaks have appeared so it’s not a release, but the 8.8-inch 2K (2560 x 1600 pixels) 120Hz display with 240Hz touch sampling and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut on the tablet does sound promising.

Not many other features were revealed but we expect Dolby Atmos speakers and at least a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 if not the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. No news on camera tech specs but if Lenovo are looking to appeal to gamers they should have a good front camera for those game streamers out there. The poster does show a single rear camera with an LED flash though.

Quite obviously there were no Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet, but if Lenovo are looking to compete with say the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro then the Legion Y700 gaming tablet should go for around RM1600 or so. We do think that the 8.8-inch display could hit the sweet spot between smartphone and the usual 10-inch tablet form factor most tablets go for.

What do you think? Would you buy the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gaming tablet? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Lenovo Legion Y700 and Legion Y90 specs sheet leaked

Gaming tablets and gaming smartphones are very appealing to those who are into mobile gaming. This year, Lenovo plans to release one for both categories, with the big reveal coming this MWC 2022. Lenovo even provided a specs sheet for the two devices, so let's take a look.

The Legion Y700 features the Snapdragon 870 chipset, 8GB/12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For the display, Lenovo is using an 8.8-inch LCD panel that has a resolution of 2560x1600 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also has a MicroSD slot for up to 1TB of extra storage, JBL speakers, and a 6550mAh battery. As you can tell, this gaming tablet is meant for not just gaming but also videos. We're expecting to this have great value for money.

On the other hand, the Legion Y90 is a premium model with top-tier specs. It comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, 12GB/16GB/18GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 256GB/512GB of storage. As previously mentioned, the top variant also has a 128GB SSD. Besides that, it has a 6.92-inch AMOLED display (2480x1080) with a 144Hz refresh rate. Powering the machine are two 2800mAh batteries.

Lenovo is expected to reveal both models at MWC 2022 on 28 February 2022, so stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it. With that said, what do you think of the specs for the Legion Y700 and Legion Y90? Let us know in the comments below!


Lenovo Legion Y700 release: 120Hz display gaming tablet, starting from ~RM1460

After a series of teasers earlier this year, Lenovo finally announced the Legion Y700, the first gaming tablet under its Legion sub-brand. Announced yesterday (28 February 2022) alongside the much awaited Legion Y90 smartphone, this gaming tablet features a minimalist aesthetic alongside a premium metallic built and packs quite a punch, especially in the display department.

Sporting an 8.8-inch flat LCD display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, the Legion Y700’s screen has a 120Hz refresh rate that can go up to 500 nits max brightness and supports HDR10 content. More importantly for all you gamers out there, it also features a 240Hz touch sampling rate for a buttery smooth mobile gaming experience.

Speaking of which, the Legion Y700’s screen has a 16:10 aspect ratio by default, but you can turn on a built-in feature that morphs it into 21:9 by filling in the top and bottom of the screen with black bars. This allows for a better gaming experience for certain mobile games such as Mobile Legends by virtually giving users more horizontal screen space to work with.

As for audio, Lenovo equipped the Legion Y700 with JBL-tuned stereo speakers capable of Dolby Atmos for an immersive gaming experience and of course, a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The gaming tablet also features a fingerprint scanner on its side, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Android 11 via ZUI 13, a 13MP rear primary camera and an 8MP selfie camera. Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 870 with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage. In terms of battery, the Legion Y700 packs a 6550 mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging through its USB Type-C port.

According to the official Lenovo China website, the Legion Y700 is currently only available in China where it will start going on sale this 10 March. The retail price is CNY 2199 (~RM1460) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and CNY 2499 (~RM1660) for the 12GB + 256GB configuration. No details have been given by Lenovo on its plan to make the Legion Y700 available outside of China currently, but fingers crossed, let's hope that it'll be available on our shores soon!


Lenovo Legion Y740 review - An affordably priced, RGB king gaming laptop

The gaming fanatic in me would always get excited at the idea of gaming laptops and there’s 3 things I look for in a gaming laptop. Performance, value for money and aesthetics. While the third requirement isn’t exactly a requirement for some people, the RGB monster in me also constantly wants to be appeased.

At first glance, the Lenovo Legion Y740 gaming laptop seems to be able to fulfill all those requirements quite easily. With a starting price of RM7529, it can be hard to argue the second requirement. But to me, considering the specs as well as the size, it’s not a very bad price. I’ll explain further in our review below.

The side vents have RGB too. The back juts out a little as well.

You're not gonna run out of ports with this laptop

Let’s start off with the design. When off, it looks like a simple looking laptop. The Legion logo is placed on the light on the left of the device. The inside looks like any other normal laptop as well. However, turning it on was the moment my RGB addicted self felt excited. The keyboard lighting system is done in collaboration with Corsair iCUE. Unlike other gaming laptops, the keyboard, the Y shape on the Legion logo as well as the air vents (I’m freaking out!) will light up. Not only that, the lighting is completely customizable (I’m in love with the Rain lighting).

The laptop comes with very skinny bezels except at the bottom which is possibly done to accommodate the webcam that is placed there. The back of the laptop juts out as well to accommodate the cooling system as well as the many ports the laptop has to offer.

The skinny bezels add to the immersiveness while gaming

One negative to the laptop (which is kind of a dealbreaker to me) is the keyboard. While the aesthetics of it is great, the keyboard itself, not so much. The first qualm I had was with the placement of the keys. There are dedicated macro keys placed on the leftmost side of the laptop which include an M1 and M2 keys, a recording key as well as a swap window key. Now that those keys are there, the keyboard is shifted to the right, which caused me to mispress a lot of keys while gaming most of the time. However, you can remap those keys. In addition, the keys are chiclet keys which give little to no feedback when pressed. This resulted in me pressing on the keys a lot harder than I should have sometimes.

As for the touchpad, this gaming laptop comes with one of the most accurate feeling touchpads out there so far. It was very pleasant to use. The touchpad buttons are placed at the bottom of the touchpad instead of under which is a plus in my books. However, the buttons feel kinda flimsy.

Keyboard layout. Wasn't a big fan of the macro keys on the left side

A closer look at the touchpad. The buttons are a little flimsy

The webcam placement is sort of odd down there

Tech specs for the laptop is extremely beefy with the Nvidia RTX2060 GPU, the 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD, 16GB of RAM and more. Playing Destiny 2 on the laptop on the highest settings still managed to give me between 95-110(ish) fps which is really impressive when you think of how graphic intensive the game is. To get high fps does require some tinkering on the Nvidia Control Panel instead of it coming straight out of the box though.

The only drawback to extreme power is the loud sound that comes from the fans when it is hard at work. It can get pretty hot but not enough to scare me as the cooling system does a pretty good job on keeping the temperatures from getting too high. Named Legion CoolFront, the cooler is a dual-channel thermal system with 4 thermal vents placed around the back of the laptop.

Check out how many frames this laptop can pump out on Destiny 2 with high settings

Game and laptop optimizations can be accessed via Lenovo Vantage. The app automatically adjusts the laptop’s resources to ensure a better gaming experience. You can even monitor your laptop in-real time via the app. However, this didn’t feel like it added much to my gaming experience.

In conclusion, this is a pretty solid gaming laptop with a decent price tag for its specs. In the same playing field you can find the Acer Predator Triton 500 laptop (RM8599) and the HP Omen 15 (RM7999). Based on these prices, you can now understand why I highlighted the price tag of this Lenovo gaming machine.

Here are the complete Lenovo Legion Y740 Tech Specs and Features list:

Pros - I absolutely loved the RGB lighting on the laptop! In terms of performance, the laptop was able to do some extremely heavy lifting when it comes to gaming, pumping out some decent FPS while playing graphically intensive games

Cons - The keyboard layout is a dealbreaker for me. You can get used to the keyboard if that is your only machine. However, if you have 2-3 different machines like me, you would probably end up getting frustrated every time you hop on the Legion Y740.

Summary - One of the lower priced gaming laptops with extremely beefy specs. Love the RGB aesthetics and very impressed by how smoothly heavy games can run on it. Very sad about the keyboard layout.


Lenovo Legion Y90 boasts dual-fans to deliver 300% improvement active cooling

If you recall, Lenovo revealed some details about the cooling system on its new Legion Y90 gaming smartphone. The device can allegedly push up to 180.65cm³/s of airflow, which is amazing for a mobile device. Now, the company provided a closer look at this system.

As revealed in a Weibo post, the phone has a cooling system that looks like a miniature PC cooler. It has two fans - one larger than the other - and heatsinks to soak up the heat generated by the chipset. The cooling fans look like what you'd see on a laptop, with multiple blades to push high volumes of air when it spins. You can also see the two rear cameras and LED flash.

Overall, it's a rather intricate part of the device with many components. It's an impressive piece of technology, but its performance is equally impressive. According to Lenovo, the cooling system only draws 4W of additional power. But it can deliver up to 25° Celsius of cooling, which is 300% more than its predecessor.

Lenovo described its new cooler as the ultimate cooling system for a mobile device, but what do you think? Is this overkill for anything outside of a gaming smartphone? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Lenovo Legion Y90 could have up to 22GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD storage

Gaming smartphones are becoming better every year. 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage used to be a lot of memory. But companies have continued to improve on these areas, regardless of whether we need them (lol). For Lenovo, the Legion Y90 would also have some interesting upgrades.

Thanks to a Chinese blogger, we have some solid info on the specs for the Lenovo Legion Y90. The phone is not only going to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, but also 22GB of RAM and 640GB of internal storage! How does that work, you ask? Well, it's actually 18GB of RAM with 4GB of virtual RAM, while the storage is 512GB of UFS 3.1 with an additional 128GB.

It's possible that this 128GB is from a microSD card, but some speculate that it might be an SSD. If that's true, you could enjoy lightning-fast loading for apps or mobile games that are loaded on it. Based on the leak, the device should also come with a 5600mAh battery, non-physical shoulder buttons with haptic feedback, Dolby Atmos support, and an upgraded cooling system.

The Lenovo Legion Y90 is turning out to be a powerful device. But do you think the extra storage is an SSD? If so, would you be more interested in buying it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about it.


ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra unboxing video

Featuring a flat and thin metal body with ASUS's invisible antenna design, the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra is the newest and probably largest display phablet to reach the Malaysian market. Priced at RM2599, we see what else comes in the box asides from a 6.8-inch full HD display and better audio with dual 5-magnet speakers, DTS headphone X audio technology and 7.1-channel virtual sound this is the ASUS ZenFone with probably the best sound and movie display capabilities. Check out the unboxing video below:


Lenovo Legion Y90 could launch on 23 Mar 2022, detachable shoulder buttons unveiled

As more gaming smartphones are released, we start to see fancy features like pop-up shoulder buttons. But shoulder buttons can be tricky to implement and would take up space within a smartphone. That's why Lenovo is making one that's detachable.

Yesterday, Lenovo announced a new mobile accessory that could debut with the upcoming Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming smartphone. Specifically, we're looking at a new pair of detachable shoulder buttons that can be used with the device. According to Lenovo, these shoulder buttons have the tactile feel of a gaming mouse, low latency, and can last up to 3 million clicks.

Are they launching this on 23 March 2022?

More interestingly, the company announced a closed beta for the Lenovo Legion Y90 from 21 to 31 January 2022. This means that the company is in the final phase of testing the device, so the launch could be in the new few weeks. The most likely date would be 23 March 2022, which is the date found in the above teaser image posted by Lenovo.

What do you think about the phone's design and features so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


Lenovo Legion Y90 dual fans to deliver 180.65cm³/s of airflow

Lenovo seems to be going for double this year. Yesterday, sources spotted a second gaming smartphone that's slated to launch sometime this year. It's a device that looks slick yet simple in design. But the focus is still the Legion Y90, which has a powerful air-cooling system.

In its latest Weibo post, Lenovo posted a video that teases the Legion Y90's cooling system. Unlike most gaming smartphones, this one has two active cooling fans inside to keep its core components from thermal throttling. Lenovo claimed that the system can deliver up to 180.65cm³/s of airflow, which is a lot for a mobile device.

In related news, the Lenovo Legion Y90 will be available in six different colours. According to Evan Blass, the phone's official name is the Legion Phone 3 and there are two variants - Elite and Pro. Based on a previous report, the Legion Phone 3 Pro would be the variant with 18GB of RAM (+4GB virtual RAM) and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage (+128GB SSD).

On paper, an air-cooling system should be rather efficient. But there will be dust build-up, so that's something Lenovo has to address. Do you think this new dual-fan cooler is better or should Lenovo stick to liquid-cooling? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about the device.


Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming phone to launch in Jan 2022

Have you ever come across a product with a name you considered unusual? For some, that would be the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel. Maybe Lenovo also realised this, which is why it's looking to go with a more conventional name for its next gaming smartphone.

Lenovo has teased a new Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming phone, which might launch in January 2022. The image revealed that the phone has a large 6.92-inch AMOLED display with refresh rates of up to 144Hz and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. That's three times the touch sampling rate of the Legion Phone Duel 2's display, by the way.

What's interesting is that there seems to be a front camera on the top-left of the display, which is an unusual placement. For your info, the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 has a pop-up 44MP camera on the right side. This setup is great for those who plan to stream, but the extra front camera could be better for regular selfies.

As a new model, the company would want to distinguish it from its predecessor with notable upgrades. In my opinion, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is a shoo-in. We could also see the haptic shoulder buttons upgraded to physical ones that pop up.

With that said, what do you think of the name change for Lenovo's gaming phone series? Do you like the change or prefer the old name? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


Lenovo Legion Y90 release: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, 128GB SSD, 144Hz display, and more from ~RM2655

Over the last few weeks, Lenovo has been busy teasing its new Legion mobile devices. Yesterday, the company unveiled the Legion Y700 - a gaming tablet with good tech specs at a reasonable price. Well, Lenovo also revealed the Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming smartphone too.

As you might already know, the Lenovo Legion Y90 comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset inside and is available in three memory configurations. The first one with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, followed by 16GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 18GB RAM + 512GB storage + 128GB SSD. It also has a 5600mAh battery, 64MP+13MP rear cameras, and 16MP front camera.

Most of the Legion Y90's features were designed to improve the mobile gaming experience. The 6.92-inch AMOLED display (1080x2460) has a refresh rate of 144Hz, 720Hz touch sampling rate, Delta E<0.6 colour accuracy, and 1300nits brightness. There's also a pair of stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. Other great features include the haptic sensors, dual-fan cooling system, and 68W fast charging.

Lenovo has yet to announce when this phone would launch in Malaysia, but we believe that it'll eventually happen. If you want to know the prices, refer to the list below. Anyway, what do you think about the phone? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


Lenovo Legion Y90 screenshots confirm some specs and battery-saving features

Due to the timing, it's predicted that Lenovo could be aiming to launch its latest gaming smartphone after CNY, possibly during MWC 2022. In the last few weeks, we've learned quite a few things about the Lenovo Legion Y90. And now, some of those details have been confirmed.

If you recall, there was a leak from a while back showing a photo of the Lenovo Legion Y90. The photo showed some details of what seems to be the top variant for the phone. But now a screenshot from a Lenovo executive confirms that these details are for the Legion Y90. As you can see, it has a whopping 18GB of LPDDR5 RAM plus 4GB of virtual RAM. It also comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and 640GB of storage (UFS 3.1+SSD).

In terms of features, it has a display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a dual-fan active cooling system, Dolby Atmos sound, and six haptic buttons. It also has a large 5600mAh battery, with plenty of battery-saving features. Users can set the phone to disable 5G connectivity when it has been on standby for a while, send you alerts when there's high battery consumption, and automatic battery-saving mode at night.

The Lenovo Legion Y90 is shaping up to be a very interesting device, but what do you think of it so far? Is there some other feature you'd like to see? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Lenovo Legion Y90 teaser video confirms loss of pop-up camera

In the last few weeks, we've had glimpses of the next gaming smartphone from Lenovo. The company plans to launch the Legion Y90 soon, but details are already being teased ahead of the reveal. Now, we get to see what the whole device looks like.

Lenovo has posted a new teaser video, which provides a full view of the phone from multiple angles. As you can see, the Legion Y90 has some distinct changes compared to the Legion Phone Duel 2. Its rear camera module now has an oval shape that doesn't protrude as much. Also, it has a larger air intake vent and two exhaust vents, which should provide a notable improvement to the thermal performance.

Besides that, there are a few changes that we've noticed. For one, this model doesn't have a motorised pop-up camera. Taking its place is the power button, while the front camera is located on the top-right of the display. There's also the volume rocker on the left, plus up-firing speakers on the top and bottom of the display.

Personally, the new design is to my taste but I do miss the pop-up camera. How about you, do you prefer this new design or the one for the Legion Phone Duel 2? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about this phone.


Lenovo Legion Y90 to be the first with SSD and UFS 3.1 storage in RAID 0 configuration

After the Redmi K50 Gaming, there's still another highly anticipated gaming smartphone waiting for its debut, and it's the Lenovo Legion Y90. Today, the company's official Weibo account has teased the device, revealing that it'll be the industry's first to have RAID 0 configuration.

Besides that, the Legion Y90 is said to arrive with solid-state drive (SSD) and UFS 3.1 storage chips. It's worth mentioning that SSDs on smartphones is not a new technology, as Apple has been using them since the iPhone X. However, the heterogeneous design from Lenovo will allow using the standard UFS storage system with an SSD working in RAID 0 configuration.

RAID 0 configuration is usually found on high-end PC and laptop builds. This time, Lenovo might have achieved a technology breakthrough and will present it with the Legion Y90 in the coming months. Lenovo says it'll bring higher storage performance by improving the read and write speeds of the UFS 3.1 storage by 50%.

Are you excited about seeing the Lenovo Legion Y90? Let us know how you feel by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Lenovo Legion Y900 set to launch on 21 Mar 2023

Most don't expect tablets from Lenovo, but the company does have a few models, including gaming tablets under the Legion branding. Last year, it was the Legion Y700. This coming week, Lenovo will be launching its successor - the Legion Y900.

Yesterday, Lenovo confirmed that the Lenovo Legion Y900 will be launching on 21 March 2023. This gaming tablet will feature the Dimensity 9000 chipset, which should allow it to outperform its predecessor by a wide margin. It will also come with a larger 14.5-inch OLED display, a 12300mAh battery, and a 68W charger.

Comes with a large screen and supports 4-app multitasking

While Lenovo hasn't revealed too much about the features, there were some teasers provided. So far, we know that the device will support refresh rates of up to 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos. There's also an optional attachable keyboard, which will have adjustable tilt, customisable app buttons, Fn shortcut keys, and more.

Currently, we don't know if Lenovo Malaysia plans to bring the Lenovo Legion Y900 to our shores. The Legion Y700 never made its way here, so it could be the same for the new model. But if it does, would you be interested in buying one? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


Lenovo Legion Y9000K 2021 Exploration Edition release: Intel Core i7-11800H CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, and 165Hz display from ~RM9109

Looking for a powerful gaming laptop? Well, you could consider adding the new Lenovo Legion Y9000K 2021 Exploration Edition to your shortlist. The company's latest gaming laptop was launched in China yesterday, and we have some details about it.

The Lenovo Legion Y9000K 2021 Exploration Edition comes with an Intel Core i7-11800H CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060/3070/3080 GPU. You can also equip it with up to 64GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage. The laptop has a 16-inch display with a resolution of 2560×1600, max brightness of 500nits, a 100% sRGB colour gamut, and a refresh rate of 165Hz.

In terms of features, it comes with the expected RGB lighting on its air vents and Legion Truestrike keyboard. Lenovo also equipped it with two Harman Kardon speakers for greater audio quality. For the components inside, Lenovo used a large vapour chamber to keep everything cooled. It even has liquid metal as the thermal compound for the CPU, so it can better conduct heat away.

The new gaming laptop is now available on sites like JD.com from 13999 yuan (~RM9109). However, Lenovo has not mentioned if it will be available in Malaysia. Is this a gaming laptop you'd be interested in? Share your preferred gaming laptop configuration with us, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Lenovo Legion concept store in Digital Mall PJ is 1st in Malaysia, opening promotions included

Lenovo Malaysia launched their first Lenovo Legion concept store here in Malaysia at the Ground Floor of the Digital Mall in Petaling Jaya. The 930-square foot concept store offers 4 gaming stations, a VR experience zone and a chance for gamers in Malaysia to come check out Lenovo Legion machines and devices for themselves. As an opening promotion (just for today), customers who purchase the Lenovo Y520 (MTM 80WK0125MJ) or Lenovo Y520 (MTM 80WK0128MJ) will get an RM100 shopping voucher, limited to the first 20 units purchased for each model.


ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL & ZE552KL) now available in ASUS Malaysia Store starting from RM1499

Today, ASUS is pleased to announce both ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE552KL / ZE520KL) is now available for purchase at ASUS Store, on their e-commerce site at a retail price of RM1699 and RM1499 respectively, both prices are inclusive of GST.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 product line-up is the latest entry unveiled by ASUS about a month ago, both of the ZenFone 3 ZE552KL and ZE520KL models have special hardware-based image Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for picture and video stabilization for below the 2K price tag. For certain variants & colors, it will be made available soon upon arrival, the same goes to ZenFone 3 Ultra and ZenFone 3 Deluxe. We also did a hands-on and first impression on them, you can visit either of the links below to get yourself started, full specifications are also inside.

For more information about their other ZenFone 3 product line-up, you can visit their online store to check it out. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Lenovo Legion gaming phone being spotted with 16GB RAM again on Geekbench

After being spotted on AnTuTu, the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone has appeared again on Geekbench before it launches on 22 July. The device has scored a remarkable 648,871 on AnTuTu thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ chipset. With Geekbench, the device has scored 4556 in the single-core test and 13,438 in the multi-core test, proving itself as a gaming device to be excited for.

Other than the scores, the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone with model L79031 has once again confirmed to have a massive 16GB of RAM. However, another Geekbench test from earlier has revealed that the device might come with 8GB of RAM too. It is rumoured that the gaming smartphone will come with three RAM options including 8GB, 12GB, and 16GB.

To recap, the first Lenovo Legiong gaming smartphone is expected to have a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and in-screen fingerprint reader. It is also rumoured that the device will come with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 90W rapid charging. For camera, it could have a dual-camera setup at the back with a 64MP camera sensor and another one being 16MP. There is also a 20MP side-mounted pop-up camera as well for taking selfies.

Let us know what you think about the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting smartphone news.


Lenovo Legion gaming phone have the fastest charging capabilities for now

It seems that the Lenovo Legion gaming phone will be the fastest charging smartphone to be commercially available, as soon as it is unveiled on 22 July 2020. This is due to the fact that the aforementioned device is expected to come equipped with 90W fast charging, which rumour suggests would utilize 2 USB Type-C ports on the smartphone.

However, it is best to note that the device will not stay crowned as the fastest charging smartphone for long, due to the fact that other manufacturers in China have already started production on smartphones capable of supporting up to 125W fast charging. Other than that, we’ve previously mentioned that the Lenovo Legion gaming phone is expected to come equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, 144Hz display, 16GB of RAM, as well as 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

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As for the camera, it will most likely come equipped with a quad-camera setup in the rear with up to 64MP image sensor as well as a side-mounted front-facing selfie camera. With all that said, do take some of the information mentioned with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Lenovo has yet to provide an official statement on the leaks.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the device in question as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Lenovo Legion gaming phone image leaked, could come with gaming accessories

Some of us were surprised when Lenovo announced that it had a new phone in the works. The company hasn't been focusing on smartphones in recent years but does plan to release the Lenovo Legion gaming phone in 2020. Recently, an image showing the device was leaked on Weibo.

In the leaked image, we see a render showing the front and back of the phone, as well as accompanying accessories for it. As you can tell from the image, there are two pieces that clip unto the back as covers, a pair of controllers that can be attached to the phone, and a small case that likely contains a pair of earbuds. What's notable is that it seems Lenovo may opt to sell the phone in a bundle, much like the suitcase bundle of the ROG Phone 2.

As for specs, we know that it's confirmed to be coming with a Snapdragon 865 chipset. Aside from that, it's going to come with 5G connectivity, a new type of cooling solution, and 55W fast-charging support. Since it's a flagship gaming smartphone, we also expect it to have at least 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

There's still a lot we don't know about this device, but you can definitely expect to hear about leaks and teasers in the coming weeks. With that said, which gaming phone would you be more interested in for 2020? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Lenovo Legion gaming phone may come with new type of cooling solution

As companies begin to push smartphones to perform better in games, heat management becomes something that has to be addressed. Obviously, Lenovo is aware of this and seems to be working on a new cooling solution for the Legion gaming phone that is revolutionary.

According to Chen Jin, General Manager for Lenovo China Mobile, gaming phones face two major challenges. First is the fact that when the phone is held in landscape mode, you can normally feel a difference in temperature between the left and right side. The second thing he pointed out how the phone become noticeably hot if you charge it while trying to game. For those who are unaware, CPU or GPU thermal throttling could happen if the phone exceeds a certain temperature, so that means performance may also be affected.

Chen has claimed that Lenovo is looking to create a revolutionary cooling system for the Legion gaming phone, rather than just improve on existing ones. The company's goal is to not only solve the two challenges above but also to bring about more surprises for the user, which suggests that Lenovo might have a few more new tricks up its sleeve.

Without any concrete info from Lenovo we can't really confirm anything, but it would be interesting to see what Lenovo has in store for us. With that said, would you consider a Lenovo Legion gaming phone if it's launched in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone will most probably come equipped with 90W fast charging

Based on a statement by gizmochina, it seems that the upcoming Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone is expected to support up to 90W fast charging which is capable of charging a 4000mAh battery in less than 30 minutes. With that said, it might take slightly longer to charge up the aforementioned smartphone due to the fact that it comes with a 5050mAh battery.

While there is not much known in regards to the tech specs of the smartphone, we do know that it will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and up to 12GB of RAM. Furthermore, there’s also a prototype render that surfaced last month which showcases how the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone could look like.

With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt due to the fact that Lenovo has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the leaked info. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the device as of now.

Would you be interested in getting the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.