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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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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.

  • The tablet includes a microSD slot, which helps expand storage for games and emulation libraries.

  • The Snapdragon Elite chipset supports strong gaming and emulation performance with graphics driver compatibility for Android gaming.

  • The Legion Tab Gen 5 can handle couch emulation well, including indie titles and older AAA games.

  • The 8.8-inch size is well suited for handheld gaming setups using a USB controller.

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Jun 18, 2026 5:04 AM
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DarthCYJun 18, 2026 5:04 AM
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Quote from PaulMcCCccCC View quoted comment :
what's the use case for this tablet? fast gaming? long battery life music playing? ebook reader?
Grab a controller like the Gamesir G8 Plus and this becomes a cheaper legion handheld.
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Jun 18, 2026 6:00 AM
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sabk2001Jun 18, 2026 6:00 AM
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If this was Oled I wouldn't think twice
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Jun 18, 2026 6:58 AM
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WreckerALeX
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Jun 18, 2026 6:58 AM
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Does this play 4k h265 videos?
What about 4k streaming services?
Jun 18, 2026 11:19 AM
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AndrewP3592Jun 18, 2026 11:19 AM
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Quote from DarthCY View quoted comment :
Grab a controller like the Gamesir G8 Plus and this becomes a cheaper legion handheld.
Theres also a $99 case from Lenovo that converts the tablet into a handheld
https://www.giztop.com/lenovo-leg...-2026.html
Jun 18, 2026 12:00 PM
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unhumanJun 18, 2026 12:00 PM
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I dunno, but my last lenovo tab, they abandon early for updates.

Check for that support before buying.
Jun 18, 2026 12:11 PM
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dvdrdiscsJun 18, 2026 12:11 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

I got a Chinese one from this recent spring sale. Any idea if there is a way to flash it to a US rom?
Jun 18, 2026 1:39 PM
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RogueVariableJun 18, 2026 1:39 PM
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I paid around this much for my Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus with 1 TB of storage direct from Samsung a few months back.

Lenovo is known for great prices, but this is not one of those times.

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Jun 18, 2026 1:55 PM
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rowmean77Jun 18, 2026 1:55 PM
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If only this had 5G connectivity
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Jun 18, 2026 2:21 PM
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Jun 18, 2026 2:21 PM
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Quote from unhuman View quoted comment :
I dunno, but my last lenovo tab, they abandon early for updates.Check for that support before buying.
My Gen 3 is still getting updates. How are you supposed to check future support? Do you have a time machine?
Jun 18, 2026 2:45 PM
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Amko77Jun 18, 2026 2:45 PM
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seems like if they made this more cost-efficient, they could easily compete against the Ipad Mini. Around $500 and this thing would sell like crazy
Jun 18, 2026 2:46 PM
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psycttoJun 18, 2026 2:46 PM
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Quote from RogueVariable View quoted comment :
I paid around this much for my Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus with 1 TB of storage direct from Samsung a few months back.

Lenovo is known for great prices, but this is not one of those times.
are you really comparing a Mediatek 9300 processor to a Sanpdragon 8 Elite?
this ain't a general productivity tablet...

this Legion was designed specifically for gaming, heavy on emulation... and it's absolutely fantastic at it. the 8.8'' size is also widely preferred for handheld gaming, with a USB controller to make the tablet into a regular handheld gaming rig.

there's no comparison dude... and you're paying a premium for better components to do exactly what it's supposed to do.
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Jun 18, 2026 2:51 PM
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RogueVariableJun 18, 2026 2:51 PM
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Quote from psyctto View quoted comment :
are you really comparing a Mediatek 9300 processor to a Sanpdragon 8 Elite?this ain't a general productivity tablet...this Legion was designed specifically for gaming, heavy on emulation... and it's absolutely fantastic at it. the 8.8'' size is also widely preferred for handheld gaming, with a USB controller to make the tablet into a regular handheld gaming rig.there's no comparison dude... and you're paying a premium for better components to do exactly what it's supposed to do.
I get your point, but Mediatek has made great strides when it comes to performance.

I respect the performance levels of the Snapdragon Elite processor, but I've seen that screen in person. Middle of the road quality at best and you're only going to see one or two OS updates from Lenovo.

You're right there's no comparison, but not for the reasons you think.
Jun 18, 2026 3:45 PM
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bpipesJun 18, 2026 3:45 PM
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Quote from sabk2001 View quoted comment :
If this was Oled I wouldn't think twice
This.
Everything perfect, except for the screen.
Jun 18, 2026 4:04 PM
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jm89Jun 18, 2026 4:04 PM
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I purchased the Gen 3 and it is the best Android tablet I've ever had. It's peppy, plenty of memory, perfect format, great weight, great screen. Can't chime in on the camera because I don't use tablets to take pictures. Very lovely tablet.
Bought it at a great price. The price for the Gen 5 seems a bit steep for me, but that's the case with almost everything these days. It's depressing when you have to go and purchase a PC, a laptop, or a tablet. If you want an alternative to a Samsung that has a fantastic CPU, my gosh, that Elite chip is incredible. I have a previous iteration on my phone and it's amazing.
The pin is decent. It didn't come bundled with a Gen 3, and I bought it, and it's useful, but I don't use it a lot. If that's important to you, you're going to want to go with a Samsung.
So, if you want a very high functioning tablet & the price works for you, you're going to love the Gen 5.

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Jun 18, 2026 4:15 PM
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m0ralityJun 18, 2026 4:15 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.
They have different wi-fi bands I think. But this makes the Chinese version not optimal for the USA.

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