Lenovo · Updated August 2026
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon): price, specs & release date
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon), released 2026-05. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: gsmarena.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) is listed at $849 on gsmarena.com as of 2026-08-31, #16 cheapest of 24 tablets (median $624); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 65/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 34 in class.
Verified Aug 31, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) a good buy?
At $849, the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) is #15 cheapest of the 24 tablets we track, where the median is $624. On the spec sheet, its refresh of 165 Hz is the highest of the 32, its storage of 256 GB is the highest of the 34, and its display of 8.8 in is below the median of the 35. By release date, it is among the newer of the 29 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $849 Official US launch price for the 12GB/256GB config, sold direct via Lenovo.com from May 5, 2026 (a $300 hike over the prior generation). Sold as Legion Y700 Gen 5 outside the US. Higher configs cost more. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Released | 2026-05 |
| Display (in) | 8.8 |
| Display type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh (Hz) | 165 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (GB) | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 |
| Battery (mAh) | 9000 |
| Weight (g) | — |
| OS | Android 16 |
| Stylus support | Yes |
| Cellular | None (Wi-Fi only) |
Source: gsmarena.com (verified 2026-08-26) · corroborated by 9to5google.com. Lenovo's 8.8-inch Android gaming tablet (Legion Y700 Gen 5 outside the US) — specs confirmed via GSMArena (8.8" IPS LCD 165Hz, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12GB/256GB, 9000mAh, Android 16). 9to5Google confirms Lenovo opened US sales of the 'Legion Tab (Gen 5)' on May 5, 2026 at $849. Weight not disclosed in either source, so weight_g is null.
Is the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) worth it vs cheaper tablets?
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) against its closest cheaper and pricier tablets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 24 ranked
| Product | Price | Display (in) | Display type | Refresh (Hz) | Chipset | RAM (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) this | $849 | 8.8 | IPS LCD | 165 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 12 |
| Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) | $799 | 13 | IPS LCD (Liquid Retina) | 60 | Apple M4 | 12 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | $899.99 | 11 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 120 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) cost?
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) has a US price of $849 (Official US launch price for the 12GB/256GB config, sold direct via Lenovo.com from May 5, 2026 (a $300 hike over the prior generation). Sold as Legion Y700 Gen 5 outside the US. Higher configs cost more.), as of 2026-08-26.
How does the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) compare on price?
At $849, the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) is #15 cheapest of the 24 tablets we track, where the median is $624.
When was the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) released?
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) was released 2026-05.
What are the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon)'s key specs?
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch Snapdragon) (Lenovo): display in 8.8, display type IPS LCD, refresh hz 165, chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, ram gb 12. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-26.
Price of record: $849 at gsmarena.com, 2026-08-31. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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Compare with
Cheaper tablets
- Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) $799
- Microsoft Surface Pro (12-inch, 2025) $749.99
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ $649.99
- Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) $599
- OnePlus Pad 2 $549.99
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE $499.99
Step up
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 $899.99
- Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition $999
- Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) $999
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ $999.99
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra $1199.99
- Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) $1299
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- Lenovo Tab Plus $289.99
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