A new report alleges that Lenovo will likely be using the Snapdragon 865 Plus from Qualcomm in its Legion gaming phone.
Previous reports had suggested that the Legion phone would simply be using the Snapdragon 865. However a plus version would make more sense. Last year’s ROG Phone II from ASUS used the Snapdragon 855 Plus instead of the standard Snapdragon 855.
Having said that, it’s important to take this rumor with a grain of salt. Because even earlier reports have suggested that a Snapdragon 865 Plus would not be in production. If it’s true that Qualcomm was not planning to launch the plus version this year, then the Legion Phone couldn’t come with it.
The Legion Phone may not be the only device with the Snapdragon 865 Plus
If the Legion Phone does come with the Snapdragon 865 Plus inside, then it probably won’t be the only phone.
Another rumor from early March suggests that ASUS will use the Snapdragon 865 Plus as well for the ROG Phone III. The company’s upcoming gaming phone that’s thought to be launching sometime in the third quarter of 2020.
This would pose some competition for the legion Phone as both would carry the same powerful mobile platform. Forcing them to have to differentiate themselves in various other areas in an attempt to win consumer interest over the other.
If either of these upcoming devices comes with the Snapdragon 865 Plus, then it likely sets the stage for other gaming phones to use the same hardware.
The phone should be powerful regardless of the chipset
Whether Lenovo uses the Snapdragon 865 Plus or the Snapdragon 865, the phone will still be a powerhouse.
It’s rumored to come with plenty of excellent features that are perfect for mobile gamers. Like up to 12GB of RAM, at least 128GB of storage space, and a 144Hz screen. Lenovo is even teasing that it will have some sort of revolutionary cooling technology that makes the Legion Phone a game changer.
Lenovo hasn’t confirmed any of the specs yet, but it has confirmed the phone. So while the phone definitely is coming at some point, and probably this year, it’s still up in the air how good it will be compared to the competition.
Lenovo does do fairly well for itself with its Legion-branded gaming PCs. If it brings that same level of competitiveness to its gaming phone, then it should do just fine. Especially now that gaming phones have been picking up a lot of steam this past year or two.