There are many choices for flagship thin tablets with 8 to 9-inch screens on the market, but if you want to support 5G functions at the same time, the Android system is currently Lenovo’s latest domestically launched Y700 Promise.
Unboxing the Yunmo Purple Lenovo Y700 Infinity Tablet, the packaging is generous and includes a random 68W flash charger, Type-C data cable and a hard plastic protective case. The tablet also has a screen protector attached when it leaves the factory.
▲ The package includes a random FireWire, Type-C data cable and a hard plastic case. The tablet is also affixed with a protective sticker when it leaves the factory.
▲ Random Fire Bull supports 68W output
The Lenovo Y700 has a lighter body than similar products. It is equipped with an 8.4-inch OLED screen with better picture quality than the Y700 fifth generation. It also adds a physical fingerprint button, making the operation experience significantly more convenient.
▲ Equipped with an 8.4-inch 2,560 x 1,600 pixel OLED screen
▲The SIM card slot is placed next to the vertical Type-C port, but does not support MicroSD expansion
▲ This time the tablet adds a fingerprint function to the power button, which is more convenient to operate than the fifth generation Y700
Although the Y700 Wuji does not support MicroSD expansion, it still retains the practical dual Type-C port design in both vertical and horizontal directions. In addition, the symmetrical speakers on both sides are specially positioned high, so that they will not be blocked by your hands when holding it, which is very considerate.
▲ Retain the practical bottom-end Type-C port design
▲ The speakers on both sides are arranged symmetrically, and the position is raised so that they are not blocked by your hands when held horizontally.
As a gaming-oriented tablet, the Y700’s infinite RGB lighting effect is placed on the outer ring of the rear lens group, and the display mode can be set on the options page. In terms of hand feel, the device is only 122.63mm narrower than the iPad mini, and has a good grip.
▲ RGB lighting effect is placed on the outer ring of the back lens group
▲ 122.63mm width is narrower than iPad mini and comfortable to hold with one hand
The Lenovo Y700, which fully supports 5G, uses a physical SIM with a built-in data card. In the actual test, it can use 5G normally and make calls. However, when used in Hong Kong, it will basically only use the physical SIM for single-card Internet access.
▲ The actual test supports Hong Kong’s 5G network, and both Internet access and voice calls can be used normally.
Lenovo Y700 is pre-loaded with GMS components. You can activate “Google Basic Services” in the option and update the Play Store. In the actual test, you can log in to your Google account and download the Android App normally.
▲ Select “Applications > Google Basic Services” on the option page to activate it.
In terms of compatibility, Y700 Wuji can log in to all commonly used apps in Hong Kong. In addition to YouTube, streaming video platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Baha Animation are fully supported.
▲ “Netflix” App interface
▲ “Disney+” App interface
▲ “HBO Max” App interface
▲ “YouTube” App interface
▲ Playing YouTube videos in full screen can basically use up the screen space
In terms of gaming experience, the Lenovo Y700 Promise weighs 298g and is only 1g heavier than the 5G iPad mini, making it extremely comfortable to play games in hand, which is better than many Android tablets of the same level.
▲ The machine weighs only 298g, making its handheld gaming comfort significantly better than similar products.
The system’s preloaded game assistant is launched by pulling out from the left side of the screen, supporting auxiliary functions such as game crosshairs, AI combos and other auxiliary functions. In terms of performance, the 16+512 version was tested and the 8E5 can stably execute the mobile game “Collapse of Iron” at 59fps.
▲ The default game assistant interface is expanded by pulling out from the left side of the screen
▲ In addition to the “Game Crosshair”, a practical “AI combo” screen recording operation tool is also added
▲ Execute “Collapse of Iron” at the highest image quality of 60fps, and the frame rate of 59fps can be stably maintained for a long time
Preloaded with the ZUXOS system, the Y700 wireless 512GB model occupies about 34GB of space after startup, and 9GB can be allocated for virtual memory; Dolby Atmos is enabled by default for audio and video, and it also has a practical reading mode.
▲ The system can allocate up to 9GB of space for virtual memory; Dolby Atmos is turned on by default
▲ In addition to screen color and smart refresh rate, the tablet also has a built-in detailed reading mode display
▲ After startup, the 512GB model takes up about 34GB of space; you can set the game assistant tool on the options page
Tried the 16+512 version of the Y700 Promise. In terms of performance, its 8E5 platform received a high score of over 4.12 million in the “Antutu” test. The “3DMark” ray tracing test achieved an average high frame rate of 48.19fps, showing outstanding performance.
▲ “Antutu” tested more than 4.12 million high scores and achieved satisfactory results
▲ “3DMark” Solar Bay light tracing test reached 48.19fps with an average high frame rate
When this article was published, the Lenovo Y700 Promise was already on sale in China. According to the quotation information of the Lenovo brand self-operated store on the e-commerce platform, the standard 12+256 model is priced from approximately HK$5,835 with free shipping to Hong Kong.
Short review from Mobile Magazine: The Y700 has a smaller body than any other in its class, supports 5G and is more convenient for outdoor use. The upgraded OLED screen experience is better. Although the entry price is higher than products of the same class, it also has more complete functions.
