Lenovo launches Legion Cloud Gaming Handheld C700 in China with offline PC streaming dongle
Lenovo launches first Android handheld, Legion C700, in China with offline PC streaming.
The C700 is designed for cloud gaming and uses Lenovo's proprietary Legion Stream protocol with the included dongle to stream from a PC. Lenovo says the dongle lets users stream games while offline, which could be useful while traveling. The handheld has a 7.82-inch FHD 120Hz LCD screen, measures 292.9mm across and weighs 556 grams, close to the Steam Deck OLED's 640 grams.
Under the hood, the C700 is positioned as a budget offering. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 processor with active cooling, 6GB to 8GB of RAM, 128GB to 256GB of storage and an 8,000mAh battery. Lenovo says the combination of a frugal chip and a large battery should result in strong endurance. Input options include dual TMR analog sticks, Hall effect triggers and two rear buttons. The device also runs Android 16, which Android Authority describes as a rarity on Android handhelds, and includes a 3.5mm audio jack, USB 2.0 transfer speeds, Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E.
The 8GB/256GB model is priced at 2,199 yuan, or about $327. Lenovo has not announced pricing for the 6GB/128GB variant or global availability. Android Authority notes that the price looks steep for a conventional Android handheld; the AYN Odin 2 Portal and MANGMI Pocket Max offer similarly large designs with more powerful internals. Still, the dongle-based offline streaming makes the C700 stand out in the crowded Android handheld space. The launch follows Lenovo's controversial white-labeled $60 Linux handheld.