Lenovo Legion smartphone review with key features

The ever-expanding range of mobile games contributes to the emergence of branded gadgets aimed specifically at gaming. Lenovo has prepared the first gaming smartphone from the Legion series, the parameters and renderings of which have recently become available to the public. It has top-end specs and a flagship display, but the phone's unusual camera placement draws much more attention. This non-standard solution significantly influenced the overall design of the novelty, which distinguishes the model from other modern developments. In addition, a phone designed for gaming must have a powerful “stuffing”, which the manufacturer has taken care of.

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Features of the front camera, its purpose

The first thing that attracts attention is the front camera, which does not extend from above, as users are used to watching, but from the side. Presumably this was done for convenience when streaming, so that the image of the player is of high quality when the device is held horizontally.In this case, the gamer will not experience any inconvenience. The idea is certainly interesting, but whether it will justify itself is unknown, because in addition to gaming, the device will also be used for everyday purposes, where such an innovation may be a hindrance. The resolution of the selfie camera was 20 megapixels, which is considered quite high, especially for a gaming smartphone.

Characteristics of the main camera, its location

The main camera has two lenses, which are located almost in the center of the rear panel. Flash - in the brand logo. This location may also be due to the addition of streaming convenience. The resolution of the two sensors was 64 and 16 megapixels. The second module will contain wide-angle optics.

High-resolution sensors will allow you to create beautiful evening and even night photos. Absolutely any shooting scenarios will be at the user's disposal. Hence, the video filming must be excellent.

Thus, the phone will be useful not only for gamers, but also for lovers of beautiful photos and high-quality video. That is why the model can be called multifunctional.

What processor will be used

It is strange that the primary images make it clear that the smartphone uses the Snapdragon 855 processor. But close sources assure that this only applies to the early sketches of the model, but the flagship Snapdragon 865 will be the base of the final version. Using the latter will be quite logical, because .to. modern resource-intensive games are unlikely to be pulled by any third-rate processor. And an advanced cooling system and a high-quality graphics processor make us hope for very promising performance.

Battery capacity, charging features

Moreover, the developers made it clear that the battery capacity will be 5050 mAh, and there will be two USB Type-C ports. So it will be much easier to charge the phone during the gameplay. And you should pay attention to the special arrangement of ports: one on the bottom end, like the majority of modern devices, and the second on the side. Charging can be done with the help of anyone, the choice depends only on the position of the device.

Some believed that the second port was used to connect various gaming accessories, such as a gamepad, but these rumors were soon denied, because. most add-ons are easily connected using Bluetooth.

So, probably, one of the ports will remain useless in most cases, but this innovation does not cease to be quite interesting.

Availability of fast charging

In addition, the smartphone will be the first in the world to receive a very fast charge, the power of which will be 90 watts. Compared to other devices, even flagship ones, the charging speed can be called really high.

Some sources refute the possibility of introducing such a development to the market, but only time will help to prove or disprove this.

Additional features

Another feature is the screen, whose frequency is 144 Hz, and the resolution is 2340 × 1080 pixels. For high-quality sound, stereo sound with an amplifier is used. Unfortunately, there is no headphone jack, but this solution is typical for modern flagships. According to the statement of the developers, the bundle will include wireless headphones that will be easily synchronized with the device. The sound quality promises to be on the level.

overheat protection

It is logical that gaming smartphones need a good heat distribution system to avoid damage to the system. That is why the proprietary heating distribution system is built into the device, which allows you to evenly distribute heat. An additional feature will be a massive grill that performs the function of air exhaust. Numerous rumors suggest that the developers will place an active cooling system in the smartphone using several miniature fans.

Is there enough memory for active gaming

The amount of memory also did not disappoint. The user will not face the problem of its shortage, so you can safely install a huge number of games on your phone. In this case, there will be no braking or reduction in a number of parameters. There is no slot for memory cards, because. there is simply no need for it.

External design

Having carefully studied the images, we can conclude that the back cover will be made of metal, where the shaped logo and decorative LED lighting will be located. It is also easy to see a special hardware slider on the case, which helps to activate the high-performance mode. So, the design of the model is quite original.

Device shell

An official statement from the manufacturer informed the audience that the smartphone will be equipped with a specially designed shell (presumably based on Android), which will be ideal for e-sports. As for the animation, it will be as smooth and fast as possible.

According to preliminary information, Lenovo Legion will support Wi-Fi 6. This solution will add convenience when using online games.Simply put, the manufacturer has done everything possible to make the gameplay comfortable.

Color design

The color variety is standard: red and gray metallic. Of course, I would like the choice to be more extensive, however, the variety of cases on the market can compensate for this shortcoming, if it can be called such at all. In addition, the kit includes a case, which, according to information, will last more than one year.

Biometric sensor features

As already mentioned, the unusual location of the main camera is made with an emphasis on the main purpose of the gadget. A similar solution can be seen in outdated Sony flagships. Nevertheless, the main drawback of the device is also hidden here. Where, then, is the fingerprint scanner located? After all, to place it in the usual place, on the back cover, the cameras will not allow it to be built in at the optimal level. That is why the developers decided to embed the scanner under the display. Perhaps, for some, such a step will seem original and even convenient, however, according to most users, this will significantly affect the usability.

When to wait for the release of new items, its cost

The general manager of Lenovo's mobile phone division in China stated that the presentation of the model will take place very soon. It is noteworthy that the brand is considered one of the largest PC manufacturers. Therefore, you can safely count on a successful product that will fully comply with the declared characteristics and is ideal for gamers.

Thus, we can conclude that Lenovo's experiment was definitely a success.A huge audience is already looking forward to the release of new items, but the exact release date and final cost are still unknown.

The flagship device is called precisely because of its technical characteristics. The powerful processor and graphics adapter are truly delightful. Their interaction will allow you to run games of any resource intensity without any failures or "delays".

• Powerful "stuffing";
• High resolution cameras;
• original design;
• fast charging;
• High quality picture;
• Good build.

• Inconvenient location of the biometric sensor.

Already, the model can be called the most unusual smartphone of the current year.