Gaming phones are back: new Xiaomi and Lenovo models are on the way

Date:
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:26:25 +0000

Description:
The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max and Lenovo Legion Y70 New Generation are both launching soon.

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Over on Chinese site Weibo (via Android Authority ), the company has
announced that it will be launching a Lenovo Legion Y70 New Generation.

This will be Lenovo's first Legion gaming phone since 2022, and the post suggests it will be out as soon as May, though no concrete details have been shared just yet. That said, a leaked photo shared by Innogyan shows what appears to be a Legion phone with three cameras on the back, so its likely this is the upcoming handset. Article continues below You may like Android gaming tablets are back, as two new models are on the way The best Xiaomi phones 2026 Forget the Nintendo Switch 2, MWC 2026 is full of brilliant
mobile gaming devices, including the Red Magic Astra A leaked photo of what might be the Lenovo Legion Y70 New Generation (Image credit: Innogyan) It's not alone And this isnt the only upcoming gaming phone, as Xiaomi (via NotebookCheck ) has also shared details of its upcoming Redmi K90 Max a
phone that you can see at the top of this article, and thats set to launch on April 21.

This is already confirmed to have a high-end Dimensity 9500 chipset, and a 6.83-inch 165Hz screen, which can apparently maintain a 144Hz refresh rate
and ultra HD resolution for four hours when playing Honor of Kings .

So, this is very much a gaming-focused phone too, but theres a catch with
both of these devices, as so far theyve only been confirmed for China, so
they may well not get a global launch.

Still, the fact that theyre arriving at all suggests that theres a renewed appetite for gaming phones, so hopefully it will only be a matter of time before new models do start launching globally. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Today's best gaming phone deals Asus ROG
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