Lenovo’s Legion Gaming Phone Lineup is Dead, Chinese Phone Maker Reportedly Confirms

Lenovo's Legion gaming phone lineup has been quietly shut down, according to the Chinese phone maker.

Some folks have been wondering if Lenovo will continue offering gaming phones. This time, the China-based tech firm has reportedly confirmed that it has ended its Legion gaming phone business altogether.

Lenovo Kills Legion Gaming Phone Lineup

As per a report by Android Authority, the Chinese tech giant Lenovo has confirmed that it has put an end to its Legion gaming phone lineup.

While Lenovo has been known for its gaming phone offerings under its Legion branding, the tech firm has now ended its rodeo in the market for mobile gamers.

The giant firm reportedly told Android Authority that it is "discontinuing its Android-based Legion mobile gaming phones." As such, gamers would no longer see new gaming smartphones from Lenovo in the next few years. Except if the tech behemoth decides to resurrect it.

9to5 Google reports that recent rumors suggest that the phone maker has abandoned its mobile gaming lineup. Although some gamers were caught by surprise, it turns out to be true. In fact, the lack of leaks for an upcoming Legion phone hinted early on that Lenovo is done with gaming phones.

Lenovo Legion Phones

The Chinese phone maker started dipping its toes in the mobile gaming market last 2020. It debuted its first-ever Legion phone that year, bringing impressive specs for gamers.

It comes with a stunning 144Hz display, which non-gaming flagship phones missed out on until today. To make a full-blown gaming device, it rocks RGB lighting effects right off the bat.

And the following year, the second Lenovo gaming phone arrived. The Legion Duel 2 saw the light of day in 2021, offering improved specs, such as longer battery life, for a better gaming experience.

However, if you are in the United States (US), it is most likely that you have never personally seen one. It comes as these gaming phones never actually reached the country. Instead, the tech giant decided to release its Legion phone offerings in Asian nations. And before it even landed in the US, Lenovo bid farewell to its gaming lineup of mobile devices.

Why Did Lenovo Shut Down Legion Phone Business

Lenovo says it is "part of a wider business transformation and gaming portfolio consolidation."

The Chinese phone maker never mentioned if the sales of their gaming phones had affected the decision. So it is unclear what specifically pushed the tech firm to let go of its Legion phone business.

Despite that, it looks like Lenovo is now focusing on its laptops, tablets, and smart home business. After all, the Legion is popularly known for its gaming laptops.