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Lenovo Legion Y90 (18GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£780RAM capacity:18 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.92 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 13 MP

Lenovo Legion Y90 (18GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 76% of smartphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

6.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

25%

8.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.3

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

8.0

Audio

3%

5.9

Design

â–²Better than 77%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £780
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Lenovo Legion Y90 (18GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

25%

8.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.3

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

8.0

Audio

3%

5.9

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Lenovo Legion Y90 (18GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

6.4

Price

7.2
Brand name
Lenovo
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor which is faster than processors in 81.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
18 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 18 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 95.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 75.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 13 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 13 MP which is higher than that of 83.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
64 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 64 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 88% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.92 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.92 inches which is larger than the screens of 96.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2460 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2460 px which is higher than that of 65.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
388 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 388 ppi which is lower than that of 67.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz which is higher than in 89.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,600 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,600 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 71.1% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.4% of smartphones.
Charging speed
68 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 68 W which is faster than in 76.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.5% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
4
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 4 microphones, which is more than in 96.9% of smartphones and equal to the number in 3.1% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
177 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 177 mm which is taller than 96.4% of smartphones.
Width
78.4 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 78.4 mm which is wider than 86.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
10.1 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 10.1 mm which is thicker than 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
252 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 252 g which is heavier than 89.8% of smartphones.
Device volume
138,060 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 138,060 cm³ which is larger than 90.4% of smartphones.
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Lenovo Legion Y90 (18GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 10 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (18 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    18 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (64 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    64 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 3.18x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,921 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,921 vs 3,115
  • 0.25 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.92 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 2.06x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (68 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    68 W vs 33 W
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x24 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 3x higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (720 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    720 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 10 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (18 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    18 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 3.18x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (9,921 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    9,921 vs 3,115
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.5x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3 GHz & 3x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 65.7% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,561 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,561 vs 942
  • 2.49x higher 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (9,514 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    9,514 vs 3,825
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 2.17x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (2,659 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    2,659 vs 1,226
  • 50% more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4,096 KB.
    6,144 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2,750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 2x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (64 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    64 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x24 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.
    3.1 vs 2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 0.25 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.92 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 3x higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (720 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    720 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 300 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 2.06x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (68 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    68 W vs 33 W
  • 12% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    5,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 2 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 31.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (450 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    450 nits vs 660 nits
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 28.4% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (252 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    252 g vs 196.2 g
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • 3x more expensive
    Lenovo Legion Y90 (18GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£780 vs £260).
    £780 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    Lenovo Legion Y90 (18GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 1.2% worse value for money
    Lenovo Legion Y90 (18GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.24 vs 7.3).
    7.24 vs 7.34
  • 13.7% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (820 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    820 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 38.4% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,561 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,561 vs 2,533
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 31.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (450 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    450 nits vs 660 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 1.8% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (388 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    388 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 28.4% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (252 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    252 g vs 196.2 g
  • 13.4 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (177 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    177 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1.8 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (10.1 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    10.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2.4 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (78.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    78.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 41.2% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (138,060 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    138,060 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
MinistryTech
≈ estimated
10/11/2022
Long-term test · 3 months of daily use
Verdict
The Lenovo Legion Y90 impressed after three months of use, with strong gaming hardware, screen and cooling.
8.0
Sami Luo Tech
≈ estimated
04/03/2022
Hands-on review · gaming FPS, heat and charging tests
Verdict
The Lenovo Legion Y90 is made for heavy gamers, though heat during long high-graphics sessions is a clear limit.
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Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

dxomark.com
28/06/2022
Lab test · Display quality
Verdict
The Lenovo Legion Y90 has quick touch response and low glare, but its video handling, sunlight readability and screen flicker at 480Hz lag behind rivals.
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dxomark.com
28/06/2022
Summary of the review
Lenovo Legion Y90 Audio test
dxomark.com
28/06/2022
Lab test · Display quality
Verdict
The Lenovo Legion Y90 has quick touch response and low glare, but its video handling, sunlight readability and screen flicker at 480Hz lag behind rivals.
dxomark.com
28/06/2022
Lab test · Display quality
Verdict
The Lenovo Legion Y90 has quick touch response and low glare, but its video handling, sunlight readability and screen flicker at 480Hz lag behind rivals.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo Legion Y90 (18GB + 512GB)

  • Incredible performance for gaming due to the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and dual-fan cooling system.
  • Excellent audio experience with loud, high-quality speakers and Dolby Atmos support.
  • Display has a fast 144Hz refresh rate, quick touch response, and good smoothness, making it great for gaming indoors.
  • Features dedicated physical gaming controls, including ultrasonic shoulder keys and dual force touch sensors, which improve gameplay.
  • Large 5600mAh battery provides long gaming sessions (one user reported over 6 hours of non-stop online gaming).
  • Supports bypass charging, which allows the phone to be powered directly while plugged in, reducing heat during intense use.
  • Generous amounts of RAM (up to 18GB) and storage (up to 640GB).
  • Dual Type-C interfaces offer more flexibility for charging and accessories.
  • Design is considered unique and appealing by many users, with subtle RGB lighting.
  • Cameras perform well in good lighting conditions, offering realistic and bright colors.
  • Good price-to-quality ratio is often mentioned by users.

What customers don't like about Lenovo Legion Y90 (18GB + 512GB)

  • Very poor outdoor display readability due to low brightness, making it difficult to use in direct sunlight.
  • The large 6.92-inch size and weight make the phone bulky and sometimes uncomfortable to carry or sit with in a pocket.
  • Dust and debris can easily enter the phone's cooling holes.
  • Poor color rendering and low brightness for HDR10 videos.
  • Camera quality is not the main focus and may not compare to non-gaming flagship phones.
  • Software updates can be a problem, with some users experiencing issues with apps or even having the phone reset to a non-English language after a factory reset.
  • Trigger buttons are considered less responsive or 'not that good' compared to competitors like the ROG Phone.
  • Phone contacts have been reported to disappear or change formats, causing issues with apps like WhatsApp.
  • It has been noted that the phone might lag in specific high-end games when running at the absolute highest graphic settings.

Verdict

The Lenovo Legion Y90 is a high-performance gaming smartphone featuring a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, an immersive 6.92-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, and a massive 5,600mAh battery with 68W fast charging. This specific configuration boasts an impressive 18GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage (often combined with an additional SSD portion in the 640GB total storage variant for enhanced speeds), alongside a unique built-in dual-fan cooling system and dedicated shoulder triggers for superior thermal management and tactile gaming control. Key pros include exceptional sustained performance for demanding games, a fluid high-refresh-rate screen, dual USB-C ports for ergonomic charging, and a robust, gamer-centric design with RGB lighting. However, cons include a relatively heavy and bulky design, the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack and wireless charging support, and rear camera performance that may not match non-gaming-focused flagship devices.

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