Lenovo Legion Duel

The Lenovo Legion Duel suits gamers who put performance first, with the trade-off of a 239 g body that is heavier than most phones of its time. Its 388 ppi display density also falls below average, so fine detail is less densely packed than on many phones launched around the same time.

The 6.65″ AMOLED display runs at 144 Hz, among the highest refresh rates of its time. For compatible games, that gives the screen more refreshes per second to work with. Performance is among the best of its time: the Snapdragon 865 Plus is paired with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Both memory figures are among the highest of that generation, leaving room for games and apps without an expandable-storage option. The hardware is clearly oriented toward demanding use, though the phone's weight is a notable cost of that gaming-first design.

Its 5000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time, while 90 W charging is among the fastest. The camera is above average overall. The 64 MP main sensor measures 1/1.72″, larger than most, but its f/1.9 aperture is dimmer than most phones of its time. An ultrawide camera and 4K recording add flexibility. Connectivity is better than most, with 5G, NFC and Wi-Fi 6 among its listed features. The Lenovo Legion Duel earns a NeoScore of 6.5: a strong gaming-focused choice, balanced against its high weight and below-average screen density.