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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 20, 2026 1:08 AM
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glynh7Jun 20, 2026 1:08 AM
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Get the y700 gen 5 china version from AliExpress guys. With coupons it's around $500ish and can change to English
Jun 20, 2026 1:18 AM
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SDtechJun 20, 2026 1:18 AM
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I have the Tab 3 and G9 controller. It's fantastic for emulation on the couch.

Not having SD card support sucks but 256gb isn't as restricting as I thought it might be given how easy FTP file transfers are.

Here's to hoping the gen 5 drops to $500 by Prime Day if not BF.
Jun 20, 2026 2:17 AM
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plieplJun 20, 2026 2:17 AM
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Quote from Slick_Drone View quoted comment :
My Gen 3 is still getting updates. How are you supposed to check future support? Do you have a time machine?
Your Gen 3 will get at least Android 17 as they've committed to 3 major updates. The Gen 5 oddly doesn't seem to commit to any OS updates while your Gen 3 does say "Android™ 14 (supports 3 OS upgrades)" right in the tech specs on the Lenovo site. Not committing for the Gen 5 makes it easier for Lenovo to abandon it. Makes it more difficult to choose the Gen 5 if Lenovo can't even promise OS upgrades. More than likely the Gen 5 will get Android 17, but they don't guarantee anything.
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Jun 20, 2026 11:59 AM
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phrodiniJun 20, 2026 11:59 AM
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did they ever offer oled versions of these tablets? I have my share of ips, lcd devices, don't really need another. But a lower 500 price would be nice
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Jun 20, 2026 1:52 PM
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plieplJun 20, 2026 1:52 PM
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Quote from phrodini View quoted comment :
did they ever offer oled versions of these tablets? I have my share of ips, lcd devices, don't really need another. But a lower 500 price would be nice
Lenovo used to have OLED tablets, but they have switched to only LCD. If you want OLED, you'll have to look elsewhere.
Jun 20, 2026 8:12 PM
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humblepieJun 20, 2026 8:12 PM
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On Aliexpress the price is 802 with a 90 coupon for the 16/512 config. The 12/256 config is 690 with same 90 coupon. Both prices a far cry from 500
Jun 20, 2026 11:17 PM
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noobcakeJun 20, 2026 11:17 PM
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Quote from Cujobob View quoted comment :
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.
This is just low tech knowledge born out of ignorance. Different wifi bands doesn't mean 'restrict the Wifi'. Learn to change the bands on your router, and all issues will resolve.
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Jun 21, 2026 12:04 AM
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joshuaNHJun 21, 2026 12:04 AM
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Quote from phrodini View quoted comment :
did they ever offer oled versions of these tablets? I have my share of ips, lcd devices, don't really need another. But a lower 500 price would be nice

The OLED gaming tablet to get is not coming out for another 5 weeks.... RedMagic Astra 2 Gaming Tablet....

OLED up to 1600 nits 9.06"
Same specs otherwise
no SD card.

The will be the 2nd one made... this tablet was sold out within a few days when it was first released with the Elite Chip.... 11 months ago..
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Jun 21, 2026 1:27 AM
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bpipesJun 21, 2026 1:27 AM
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This price it is not bad. It's fair considering the specs.
I was leaning between this and the gen 3 for weeks, since the 3 would serve me well too for a while. But eventually I decided to bite the bullet on this one.
Jun 21, 2026 2:14 PM
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m0ralityJun 21, 2026 2:14 PM
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Quote from bpipes View quoted comment :
This price it is not bad. It's fair considering the specs.
I was leaning between this and the gen 3 for weeks, since the 3 would serve me well too for a while. But eventually I decided to bite the bullet on this one.
I just upgraded from a Tab 3 to 5. The screen is a bit nicer (not that the Tab 3 is bad). The chip set is better for some PC games. Both are nice tablets. However you will find the Tab 5 to be better.
Last edited by m0rality June 25, 2026 at 03:49 AM.
Jun 23, 2026 7:14 AM
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Alfalfa1Jun 23, 2026 7:14 AM
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Do we have any confirmation on how many OS updates this will get?
Jun 23, 2026 1:33 PM
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plieplJun 23, 2026 1:33 PM
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Quote from Alfalfa1 View quoted comment :
Do we have any confirmation on how many OS updates this will get?
Not exact confirmation like we got on the Gen 3. Maybe 1 OS update to 3 OS update (like on the Gen 3) is a possibility. They basically never committed when they released the Gen 5. I've heard they made commitment for other markets, but just didn't for the US market.
Jun 24, 2026 1:02 AM
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Alfalfa1Jun 24, 2026 1:02 AM
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Quote from pliepl View quoted comment :
Not exact confirmation like we got on the Gen 3. Maybe 1 OS update to 3 OS update (like on the Gen 3) is a possibility. They basically never committed when they released the Gen 5. I've heard they made commitment for other markets, but just didn't for the US market.
Would be a little disappointing if it got less than 3, especially with the price being what it is.
Jun 24, 2026 5:31 AM
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plieplJun 24, 2026 5:31 AM
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Quote from Alfalfa1 View quoted comment :
Would be a little disappointing if it got less than 3, especially with the price being what it is.
It'll probably get as many updates as the Gen 3. I can't imagine that Lenovo will do the Gen 5 dirty and drop it after a year. I would only worry about it if Lenovo was planning to drop Android tablets from their lineup in the near future. Aside from that, I can't think of a reason for them to not support it for than a year.

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Jun 24, 2026 2:30 PM
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FrankP3Jun 24, 2026 2:30 PM
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any good keyboards for this one ? Seems its best android tab we can get in the states right now.

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