Lenovo Legion Duel

The Ultimate Gaming Smartphone: Lenovo Legion Duel

The gaming industry has come a long way since the early days of chunky consoles and simple controllers. With the rise of mobile gaming, there has been an increasing demand for powerful, high-performance smartphones that can cater to the needs of avid gamers. In response to this, Lenovo has recently launched its latest flagship phone – the Lenovo Legion Duel.

Although Lenovo may not be the first brand that comes to mind when thinking of gaming smartphones, the Legion Duel is a strong contender in the market and has already grabbed the attention of tech enthusiasts and gaming fans alike. From its impressive specs to its unique design, the Lenovo Legion Duel promises to be the ultimate gaming smartphone.

First announced in July 2020, the Lenovo Legion Duel was released in October of the same year, making it one of the most recent additions to the gaming smartphone world. Running on the Android 10 operating system with Legion OS/ZUI12, this phone is powered by the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ chipset, making it a 7nm+ beast of a device.

With an octa-core CPU, consisting of 1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 and 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55, the Legion Duel can handle any game or app with ease. Paired with the Adreno 650 GPU, the phone delivers smooth and seamless graphics performance. Gamers will also appreciate the 144Hz refresh rate on the AMOLED display, providing a stunning and immersive experience while playing.

The phone comes with two storage options – 256GB and 512GB, both with a whopping 12GB and 16GB of RAM respectively, using the latest UFS 3.1 technology. This means that gaming on the Lenovo Legion Duel is lightning fast, with no lag or stutter even when running multiple heavy games at once.

Speaking of the display, the Legion Duel sports a 6.65-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, giving a pixel density of 388ppi. The display is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, ensuring durability and longevity.

One of the standout features of the Legion Duel is its unique design. Unlike most smartphones that have a pop-up selfie camera or a notch on the display, this phone has a motorized pop-up camera that is located on the side. This not only adds a cool factor but also allows for seamless landscape gaming without any obstructions.

The phone itself has a sleek and stylish look, with a glass front and back and an aluminum frame, giving it a premium feel. It also comes in two bold and eye-catching colors – Vengeance Red and Blazing Blue. At 169.2 x 78.5 x 9.9 mm and 239g, the Legion Duel may be slightly bulkier and heavier than other smartphones, but its design elements and features more than make up for it.

Moving on to the camera, the Legion Duel does not disappoint. The dual-camera setup on the back consists of a 64MP main camera with f/1.9 aperture and a 16MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture. It also comes with features like dual-LED flash, panorama, and HDR. On the front, the motorized pop-up camera is 20MP with an f/2.2 aperture. This front camera comes with LED flash and can record videos in 4K at 30fps.

Powering the Legion Duel is a massive 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery. But what sets it apart from other smartphones is its charging capabilities – 65W wired charging for the 256GB and 12GB RAM model, and a whopping 90W wired charging for the 512GB and 16GB RAM model. With this, the phone claims to charge 50% in just 10 minutes and reach full charge in 30 minutes. It also comes with a water-repellent coating, making it safe to use even in wet conditions.

In terms of network and communication, the Legion Duel supports 5G as well as GSM, HSPA, and LTE. It also has Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and NFC capabilities. It also has GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, and QZSS for positioning and navigation.

Other notable features of the Legion Duel include a fingerprint sensor (under the display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensors. It also comes with stereo speakers, but unfortunately, it does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

As for the price, the Lenovo Legion Duel is priced at around 510 EUR, making it a slightly more affordable option compared to other high-end gaming smartphones on the market.

In conclusion, the Lenovo Legion Duel is a strong competitor in the gaming smartphone scene. With its remarkable specs, unique design, and impressive battery and charging capabilities, this phone is a gamer's dream come true. Whether you're a serious mobile gamer or just someone who enjoys the occasional game on your phone, the Lenovo Legion Duel is definitely worth considering for your next smartphone purchase.

Latest Lenovo Legion Duel Specs and Prices

LAUNCH

• Announced:  2020, July 22
• Status:  Available. Released 2020, October 15

PLATFORM

• Operating System:  Android 10, Legion OS/ ZUI12
• Chipset:  Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
• CPU:  Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU:  Adreno 650

MEMORY

• Card slot:  No
• Internal:  256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM - UFS 3.1

DISPLAY

• Type:  AMOLED, 144Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+
• Size:  6.65 inches, 108.6 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution:  1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)

BODY

• Dimensions:  169.2 x 78.5 x 9.9 mm (6.66 x 3.09 x 0.39 in)
• Weight:  239 g (8.43 oz)
• Build:  Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
• SIM:  Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - Water-repellent coating

MAIN CAMERA

• Dual:  64 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF 16 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide)
• Features:  Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
• Video:  4K@30fps gyro-EIS

SELFIE CAMERA

• Single:  Motorized pop-up 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.9µm
• Features:  LED flash, HDR
• Video:  4K@30fps

BATTERY

• Type:  Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
• Charging:  65W wired, (128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM models) 90W wired, 50% in 10 min, 100% in 30 min (512GB 16GB RAM model)

CELLPHONE NETWORK

• Technology:  GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
• 2G bands:  GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - - SIM 1 & SIM 2
• 3G bands:  HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
• 4G bands:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 - - International
• 5G bands:  1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
• Speed:  HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat15 800/210 Mbps, 5G 2.5 Gbps DL

SOUND

• Loudspeaker :  Yes, with stereo speakers
• 3.5mm jack :  No

COMMUNICATIONS

• WLAN:  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
• Bluetooth:  5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
• Positioning:  GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
• NFC:  Yes
• Radio:  No
• USB:  USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG

FEATURES

• Sensors:  Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

MISCELLANEOUS

• Colors:  Vengeance Red, Blazing Blue
• Price:  About 510 EUR

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