Lenovo executive reveals Legion Y90's key specifications ahead of launch
What's the story
Lenovo is expected to launch its high-end gaming smartphone, the Legion Y90, soon. In the latest development, Lin Lin, a product manager at the company, has revealed key specifications of the handset by sharing a screenshot of the 'About phone' page on Weibo. The company is yet to announce the official launch date of the phone. Previously, it was spotted on Geekbench and TENAA.
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Why does this story matter?
The Lenovo Legion Y90 has been the subject of several leaks and rumors since the turn of 2022. It's again in the news, but this time in official capacity. Although we are yet to know when the phone will arrive, we know close to everything about this top-tier gaming smartphone. It could arrive as Legion Phone 3 in international markets.
Display
The handset will have 720Hz touch sampling rate
The Lenovo Legion Y90 will feature a rectangular screen with slim bezels, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and four ultrasonic shoulder buttons. On the rear, it will sport a full-width module with a Y-shaped RGB light, air vents, and a dual camera system. The smartphone will bear a 6.92-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2460 pixels) AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate.
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It will boast a 44MP selfie camera
The Lenovo Legion will be equipped with a dual rear camera arrangement, including a 64MP main shooter and a 16MP ultra-wide sensor. On the front, it will flaunt a 44MP selfie snapper.
Internals
It will run on ZUI 13 based on Android 12
The Lenovo Legion Y90 will draw juice from a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, paired with up to 18GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it will boot Android 12-based ZUI 13 and house a 5,600mAh battery with 68W fast-charging support. It will also have dual fans, a liquid cooling system, and Dolby Atmos-powered stereo speakers.
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Lenovo Legion Y90: Pricing and availability
The official pricing and availability details of the Lenovo Legion Y90 will be announced at the time of its launch. However, going by the specifications, we expect it to start at around Rs. 55,000.