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Lenovo Legion Y90

7.0 NeoScore #871 of 6247

Launched March 2022

Overview

NeoScore

7.0

#871 of 6247

Design & display
7.3
Performance & hardware
7.5
Camera
6.5
Connectivity
7.0
Battery & charging
6.6

Strengths

  • The 144 Hz display has one of the highest refresh rates of its time, and its 1300-nit brightness is higher than most phones’ of the period.
  • Performance is among the best of its time; AnTuTu records 1,060,400 points, and the phone uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
  • The 64 MP camera has a 1/1.32″ sensor, a size among the largest of its time.

Weak points

  • At 252 g and 10.1 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
  • The China configuration does not include Google Services.
Display
6.92″AMOLED1,080 × 2,460 px144 Hz
Design
252 g78.4 mm177 mm10.1 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Octa-Core18 GB RAM256 GB / 640 GB
AnTuTu
1,060,400Better than 94% of phones
Battery
5,600 mAh68 W
Cameras
64 Mpx · f/1.913 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 16 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 12

Editorial report

Lenovo Legion Y90 technical sheet

The Lenovo Legion Y90 is for gaming-focused buyers who want a fast display and high-end hardware. Its main trade-off is a bulky build: at 252 g and 10.1 mm thick, it is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time. This China configuration also lacks Google Services, an important limitation for anyone relying on them. The phone is sold in configurations from 12 GB / 256 GB to 18 GB / 640 GB; the version described here pairs 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage.

The 6.92″ AMOLED display reaches 144 Hz, a refresh rate among the best of its time, and 1300 nits of brightness, higher than most phones from the period. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 puts performance among the best of its time, with an AnTuTu result of 1,060,400. The 64 MP camera uses a 1/1.32″ sensor, one of the largest of the period, although its f/1.9 aperture is worse than most and it has no optical image stabilization. Its 5600 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time, while 68 W charging is among the fastest. The operating system is Android 12.

With an overall NeoScore of 7.0, the Legion Y90 is a strong fit for buyers who prioritize gaming, a high-refresh-rate display and a large battery. Its weight and thickness are clear drawbacks, and the absence of Google Services in this China configuration makes its software setup an important consideration.

Technical index

NeoScore

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6.98 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / China

Design & display

7.3

Display Technology AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
9.5
Display Pixel Density 388 ppi
8.1
Peak Display Brightness 1,300 nits
8.8
Display Features HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10
6.0
Weight 252 g
2.0
Usable Surface 81.9 %
7.1
Body Thickness 10.1 mm
4.9

Performance & hardware

7.5

AnTuTu Score 1,060,400
5.2
RAM Capacity 18 GB
9.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 4 nm
8.5
Maximum Storage Capacity 640 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 3 GHz
8.1
RAM Type LPDDR5
8.0

Camera

6.5

Sensor Size 1/1.32″
8.4
Aperture f/1.9
7.5
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 64 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features Dual-LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
10.0

Connectivity

7.0

Connectivity Features NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
9.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

6.6

Battery Capacity 5,600 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 68 W
8.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
0.0

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Design & display
7.31
Performance & hardware
7.54
Camera
6.49
Connectivity
7
Battery & charging
6.61
NeoScore rank
#871 / 6247

Lenovo

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Processor Process Size
4 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 730
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
3 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
640 GB
AnTuTu Score
1,060,400
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1,632
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
3,869
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with 1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2, 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 cores.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
18 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Grey, Black
Body Thickness
10.1 mm
Body Width
78.4 mm
Body Height
177 mm
Weight
252 g
Usable Surface
81.9 %
Body Materials
Glass, Metal
Resistance Features
Built-In Cooling Fan, RGB Light Strip, Physical Pop-Up Gaming Triggers
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Unfolded thickness
10.1 mm

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,600 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
68 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
21:9
Display Technology
AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness
1,300 nits
Display Diagonal
6.92″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,460 px
Display Pixel Density
388 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
1,000,000 :1
Display Features
HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 12
OS Family
Android
OS Version
12
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified
Cellular Technologies
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 3.1
Max. download speed
10,000 Mbps
Max. upload speed
3,000 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Three Microphones, A2DP, LE

Technical

Model numbers
L71061

Legion Y90

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV64B
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.32″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV64B
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.32″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.9
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Dual-LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
2

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Sensor Model
Hynix Hi-1336
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/3″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Sensor Model
Hynix Hi-1336
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/3″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Front Camera

Sensor Model
OmniVision OV16A1Q
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
PureCel
Sensor Size
1/3.06″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps
Sensor
Sensor Model
OmniVision OV16A1Q
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
PureCel
Sensor Size
1/3.06″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
China
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
China

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