How does the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 compare to its predecessor?

Everyone loves a great sequel, and Lenovo has finally brought out its newest gaming phone for the masses. It’s called the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 and it offers more than just a few improvements over the original. We’re here to dig into the specs, our unboxing video, and see how the new device packs up.

We’ll start some of the major changes before linking them to a brief table of changes. Ready to learn all about Lenovo’s gaming beast? Let us begin.

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Dual fans stay cool under pressure

If you’ve ever put a gaming PC through its paces, you know the importance of staying cool. After all, you can’t score points with the best if your machine can’t keep up. Lenovo took the same idea and introduced it into the Legion Phone Duel 2 in the form of two fans.

This powerful pair of fans transforms the Legion Phone Duel 2 from the original passive cooling system into an active system. Lenovo’s ATA 2.0 architecture also helps manage the heat generated by distributing key internals across the large body. You will also find an internal steam chamber there that completes the cooling upgrades.

More triggers for better control

The original Legion Phone Duel came with two built-in triggers to free you from the controls in the display. While they were a great addition, Lenovo quickly realized that there are often more than two controls per game. With this in mind, the OEM turned the controls for the Legion Phone Duel 2 to eight.

You will now find a total of four ultrasonic shoulder buttons and two capacitive touch points on the back. The Legion Phone Duel 2 is rounded off by a pair of touchpoints in the display and a new Dual HaptiX engine. The haptic system is geared towards horizontal gameplay, which is a must on a gaming device. Lenovo has carefully positioned the triggers to comfortably fit your natural playing position.

Sharper cameras for a sharper display

If you want to enlarge the display by almost half an inch, you can make the most of your space. At least that’s the idea with Lenovo’s new Pixelwork i6 AI tuning. The new processor raises the bar with stronger colors and a fast refresh rate of 144 Hz. Don’t get us wrong, the original Legion Phone Duel had a clear 144Hz display, but the new processor goes a step further.

Coupled with the better display, you’ll immediately notice a much sharper selfie camera. The Legion Phone Duel was already very powerful with a 20 megapixel pop-up lens, but the sequel jumps all the way to 44 megapixels. It’s still a side-mounted popup unit so you can easily capture all of your best game reactions and stream them to your friends or fans.

The Legion Phone Duel 2 in everyday life

Everyone loves a good unboxing video, and you can try Lahn on the Legion Phone Duel 2 above. He deals with this formidable device and gives a great explanation of how all of the improvements from Lenovo work together.

Lahn’s video shows how much cooler it is to pack the components in the middle when you’re in the heat of battle. It even takes you up close with Lenovo’s impressive triggers and highlights the powerful two front speakers. Overall, it looks like a solid device for everyday use and intensive gaming sessions.

Legion Phone Duel vs. Legion Phone Duel 2: Specifications only

	Legion phone duel	Legion Telephone Duel 2
display	6.65 inch OLED Resolution 1,080 x 2,340 144Hz refresh rate	6.92 inch OLED Resolution 1,080 x 2,460 144Hz refresh rate
processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
R.A.M.	12 GB 16 GIGABYTE	12 GB 16 GIGABYTE 18 GB
warehouse	128 GB 256 GB 512 GB	256 GB 512 GB
power	5,000mAh battery 90 W fast charge in 16 GB RAM version 65 W fast charge in 12 GB RAM version	5,500mAh battery 90 W fast charge with two USB-C ports 65W fast charge with a single USB-C port
Cameras	Back: 64MP wide 16MP ultra wide Front: Motorized popup 20MP	Back: 64MP wide 16MP ultra wide Front: Motorized popup 44MP with auto focus
Video	Front back: 4K at 30 fps	Back: 8K at 24fps 4K at 30 / 60fps 1080p at 30/60 / 240fps Front: 4K at 30 / 60fps 1080p at 30/60 / 120fps 720p at 30/60/120 / 240fps
Audio	Stereo speakers No headphone jack	Stereo speakers No headphone jack
Connectivity	5G support Dual SIM	5G support Dual SIM
security	Fingerprint sensor under the display	Fingerprint sensor under the display
software	Android 10 ZUI12 at the start	Android 11 ZUI12.5 at startup

Lenovo has incorporated an impressive number of improvements into its second flagship game. While the Legion Phone Duel and Legion Phone Duel 2 are clearly siblings, there are plenty of reasons to trust the performance of the new device.

The Legion Phone Duel 2 is currently available in select markets. Greater availability is possible from May. Click the button below to learn more and grab yours now.