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Jun 16, 2026 3:26 PM

Legion Tab Gen 5 Tablet: 8.8" 3K 165Hz, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12GB RAM, 256GB

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Lenovo has Legion Tab Gen 5 Tablet (ZAH20126US) on sale for $699.99 - $15 eCoupon BUYMORELENOVO auto-applied in cart - $35 eCoupon EXTRAFIVE applied in cart = $649.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Display: 8.8" 3040 x 1904 3K, 165Hz, IPS, Multi-touch, AF Coating, 600 nits
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Processor (4.60 GHz )
  • Graphic Card: Integrated Qualcomm Adreno A840
  • Memory: 12 GB LPDDR5T (Soldered)
  • Storage: 256 GB UFS 4.1 Pro
  • Camera: 50MP AF Back + 8MP FF Front
  • WIFI: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be & Bluetooth® 6.0
  • Operating System: Android 16 or Later
  • Ports: Dual USB-C ports & bypass charging support
  • Battery: 9000mAh (typical)
  • Warranty: 1 Year Mail-in

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Lenovo has Legion Tab Gen 5 Tablet (ZAH20126US) on sale for $699.99 - $15 eCoupon BUYMORELENOVO auto-applied in cart - $35 eCoupon EXTRAFIVE applied in cart = $649.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • Display: 8.8" 3040 x 1904 3K, 165Hz, IPS, Multi-touch, AF Coating, 600 nits
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Processor (4.60 GHz )
  • Graphic Card: Integrated Qualcomm Adreno A840
  • Memory: 12 GB LPDDR5T (Soldered)
  • Storage: 256 GB UFS 4.1 Pro
  • Camera: 50MP AF Back + 8MP FF Front
  • WIFI: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be & Bluetooth® 6.0
  • Operating System: Android 16 or Later
  • Ports: Dual USB-C ports & bypass charging support
  • Battery: 9000mAh (typical)
  • Warranty: 1 Year Mail-in

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niamos
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This has a microsd slot. Gen 3 no, but gen 4 and 5 yes.
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Dr.W
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Apparently, it wasn't steep when it got several upvotes when it was posted for $50 more just a few weeks ago: https://slickdeals.net/f/19582329-legion-tab-gen-5-8-8-snapdragon?src=SDSearchv3&attrsrc=Thread:Expired:False|Search:Type:normal|Search:Sort:recent|Search:HideExpired:false&peid=79a1b959-6a90-4080-aee9-e1372c3016c2
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nantucketman
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$650 is a steep price esp when it only as 12GB RAM imo
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Community Reviews

Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 is shaping up as a compact gaming and emulation tablet with a fast Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 8.8 inch 3K 165 hertz display, and strong handheld-friendly size. The IPS panel gets praise for smoothness and overall improvement over earlier Legion Tabs, and the microSD slot adds welcome storage flexibility. The main knocks are the $649.99 price, the 12GB and 256GB configuration, and uncertainty around Lenovo's software update commitment. It feels best suited to gaming-focused buyers who value performance and portability over OLED and top-tier storage.

Common Questions (5)

  • At $649.99, many see it as expensive for a 12GB/256GB tablet, especially compared with past import pricing and occasional couponed deals. Others still consider it reasonable for the Snapdragon 8 Elite, gaming focus, and Lenovo-direct warranty, but the commonly cited sweet spot is closer to $500-$550.

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  • It can work, but the Chinese ROM has drawbacks for US use: some versions lack 6GHz Wi‑Fi support and may have different Wi‑Fi bands, making them less ideal on US networks. Buyers also mention that the Lenovo-direct US version is easier to return and avoids firmware uncertainty.

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  • Yes. The Legion Tab Gen 5 includes a microSD slot, and the Gen 3 is the one that lacked expandable storage. That makes the 256GB base model less limiting if you want to add storage for games and media.

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  • Yes. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is well suited to Android gaming, emulation, and PC translation layers, and the 8.8-inch size is favored for handheld-style play. It handles indie and older AAA titles well, while newer AAA games can run into thermal and memory limits on 12GB RAM.

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  • Lenovo has not clearly committed the US Gen 5 to a specific OS-upgrade count, and that uncertainty is a concern at this price. Some comments cite a Lenovo commitment of 4 years of updates and 3 OS upgrades, while others note the Gen 5 listing itself does not spell it out.

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Jun 16, 2026 3:28 PM
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nantucketmanJun 16, 2026 3:28 PM
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$650 is a steep price esp when it only as 12GB RAM imo
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chosen_user_name_21Jun 16, 2026 5:07 PM
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500$ and im down.
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Jun 16, 2026 6:01 PM
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niamosJun 16, 2026 6:01 PM
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You can grab a 16gb/512gb Chinese ROM off Aliexpress for $600+tax. 12gb would be ~$100 cheaper. It's from the Lenovo store.

There's a $90 off coupon and if you pay via PayPal pay later it's another $20 off.

You can easily just download google play store and still get updates
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Quote from nantucketman View quoted comment :
$650 is a steep price esp when it only as 12GB RAM imo
Apparently, it wasn't steep when it got several upvotes when it was posted for $50 more just a few weeks ago: https://slickdeals.net/f/19582329-legion-tab-gen-5-8-8-snapdragon?src=SDSearchv3&attrsrc=Thread:Expired:False|Search:Type:normal|Search:Sort:recent|Search:HideExpired:false&peid=79a1b959-6a90-4080-aee9-e1372c3016c2
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Jun 16, 2026 7:26 PM
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spicyramenttJun 16, 2026 7:26 PM
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It was just "on sale" for 700. So this is good.
Jun 16, 2026 7:37 PM
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niamosJun 16, 2026 7:37 PM
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Quote from EEEEEEbiker View quoted comment :
No expandable storage? Gross.
This has a microsd slot. Gen 3 no, but gen 4 and 5 yes.
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Jun 16, 2026 7:44 PM
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EthanQ2853Jun 16, 2026 7:44 PM
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Quote from EEEEEEbiker View quoted comment :
No expandable storage? Gross.
It does have microSD
Jun 17, 2026 12:35 AM
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KippyJun 17, 2026 12:35 AM
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Quote from niamos View quoted comment :
You can grab a 16gb/512gb Chinese ROM off Aliexpress for $600+tax. 12gb would be ~$100 cheaper. It's from the Lenovo store.

There's a $90 off coupon and if you pay via PayPal pay later it's another $20 off.

You can easily just download google play store and still get updates
I searched Aliexpress for a 16gb/512gb version but couldn't find it. Do you mind sharing a link? I know they have a coupon right now so after coupon at $600+tax would be great. Thanks.
Jun 17, 2026 2:38 PM
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KendalKJun 17, 2026 2:38 PM
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Quote from niamos View quoted comment :
You can grab a 16gb/512gb Chinese ROM off Aliexpress for $600+tax. 12gb would be ~$100 cheaper. It's from the Lenovo store.There's a $90 off coupon and if you pay via PayPal pay later it's another $20 off.You can easily just download google play store and still get updates
Is that a gen5? I don't see it.

Are you outside of the USA to get it cheaper?
Jun 17, 2026 5:04 PM
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nantucketmanJun 17, 2026 5:04 PM
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Quote from KendalK View quoted comment :
Is that a gen5? I don't see it.

Are you outside of the USA to get it cheaper?
they are probably referring to the gen4. The only place i see gen5 for 600 is on giztop at 12gb
Jun 17, 2026 11:55 PM
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AndrewP3592Jun 17, 2026 11:55 PM
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Quote from KendalK View quoted comment :
Is that a gen5? I don't see it.

Are you outside of the USA to get it cheaper?
Outside the US it's called the Y700, there's a $90 coupon on the item page to bring it down to $614 before import charges
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMxVewB
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Jun 18, 2026 2:19 AM
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CujobobJun 18, 2026 2:19 AM
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Quote from niamos View quoted comment :
You can grab a 16gb/512gb Chinese ROM off Aliexpress for $600+tax. 12gb would be ~$100 cheaper. It's from the Lenovo store.There's a $90 off coupon and if you pay via PayPal pay later it's another $20 off.You can easily just download google play store and still get updates
I've purchased many of the Chinese versions, a major issue is that they restrict the WiFi there and you can't get the latest protocols.
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Jun 18, 2026 4:33 AM
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PaulMcCCccCCJun 18, 2026 4:33 AM
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what's the use case for this tablet? fast gaming? long battery life music playing? ebook reader?
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Jun 18, 2026 4:38 AM
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LwdshBJun 18, 2026 4:38 AM
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Any chance it will drop to grey market import prices? It was 599 not too long ago on the import websites, but its nice to get it direct from Lenovo w/ Warranty & approved local software/rom.

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