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Now, the Chinese company has officially confirmed this information to Android Authority. According to Lenovo, they will discontinue operations in the gaming phone sector, including the Legion, as part of a broader business transformation and portfolio consolidation.
A spokesperson for Lenovo stated:
As a leading company in gaming solutions and devices, Lenovo is committed to enhancing its gaming portfolio across various form factors while focusing on areas that can bring the highest value to the global gaming community..
Lenovo made its foray into the gaming smartphone market in 2020 with its inaugural Legion Pro. In 2021, the company introduced the Legion Phone Duel 2, followed by the Legion Y70 in August last year. These phones boasted innovative features including a side-mounted pop-up selfie camera, dedicated cooling fan, and dual charging ports. According to reports, Lenovo has downsized its workforce at its facilities, with some employees being laid off while others transitioned to different business divisions.
With Lenovo bowing out, the gaming smartphone industry is now dominated by the ASUS ROG, Red Magic, and Black Shark series. Despite Black Shark's apparent struggles, ASUS is making strides as it gears up for the global launch of the ROG Phone 7 on April 13.
