A new leak suggests that Lenovo may be testing some unusual hardware for its upcoming smartphones. According to a Weibo post by well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, Lenovo is currently testing a 200-megapixel large-sensor periscope telephoto camera for its next phones.
The leak further says Lenovo is reportedly working on a 1.5K LCD panel, though development is said to be progressing slowly.
As a result, the company is apparently exploring a different internal direction, which the tipster described as a “large-screen design.” As part of that exploration, Lenovo has started testing a wide, flat display measuring around 7.5 inches.
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A screen of that size would place the device somewhere between a traditional smartphone and a small tablet, suggesting Lenovo may be experimenting with a new category or a niche device for users who prefer larger displays.
In the comments under the post, some users also discussed Lenovo’s position in the smartphone market. One commenter noted that the brand’s phones do not seem as popular as they were around 2021, when devices powered by chips like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 were widely considered strong value options.
Digital Chat Station responded by saying Lenovo struggles to compete on price with companies like Realme and Redmi. Aggressive pricing from those brands has made the mid-range market more difficult for Lenovo.
The tipster also clarified that the current development progress is “average,” adding that there are no concrete steps yet toward pushing these new designs into mass production.
In related news, Lenovo’s sub-brand unveiled its first book-style foldable at MWC 2026. Called the Razr Fold, the phone features an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO inner screen and a 6.6-inch outer screen. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform, equipped with three 50-megapixel cameras, and supports the Moto Pen Ultra stylus.
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