I love my foldable phone and PC handhelds, but I don’t see the appeal of this goofy Lenovo concept

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• The Lenovo Legion Go Fold is a new handheld concept from MWC
• It can unfold into an iPad-sized screen
• You can use it like a handheld or a laptop

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I’ve been loving the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X PC handheld, but the screen isn’t the largest, and it doesn’t have the versatility of my Nintendo Switch 2 — so perhaps I need the newly unveiled Lenovo prototype handheld with a massive unfolding display, even if it does look a bit silly.

Showcased at MWC, the Lenovo Legion Go Fold Concept can transform between a more standard 7.7-inch display size and an 11.6-inch size in a 16:10 aspect ratio. Strapped between the controllers in handheld mode this iPad-sized screen looks absurd when in portrait orientation, but it can be turned landscape for a more sensible gaming experience (though it doesn’t look like it’d be very comfortable).

Best of all, you can remove the screen entirely. You could then use the screen as a laptop with a portable keyboard, or keep on gaming using the Joy-Con-like Lenovo controllers.

A pricey upgrade, probably

In addition to its flexible screen, this Lenovo handheld is outfitted with 32GB of RAM, an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Lunar Lake processor, and 1TB of storage. Plus, if one extra-large display wasn’t enough, the controller has a built-in circular touchscreen that can be used to swipe through some UI elements, or provide some extra fun and utility as a clock or to play an animation.

(Image credit: Lenovo)

As this is a prototype, Lenovo hasn’t outlined a price (nor a release date) for the Legion Go Fold, but if this were to launch, don’t expect it to be cheap. A regular Lenovo Legion Go 2 would set you back $1,049 / £1,000 / AU$1,609, and after you consider the premium that comes with foldable displays (just look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 which is around twice the price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 for an idea) it wouldn’t be absurd to see the Legion Go Fold come in at close to or over $2,000.

That’s not even speaking of the RAM crisis of it all. The ongoing component shortage and resulting price spike are causing our favorite tech to surge in price, and 32GB of RAM won’t come cheap in today’s climate.

What I’m saying is, while many concepts do eventually see the light of day, I’m not expecting Lenovo’s foldable PC handheld to launch anytime soon — if at all. I’m a foldables convert, and I adore my gaming handhelds, so this should be a slam dunk product for me, but I couldn’t conceive of dropping close to $2,000 on this thing — at that point, I could get a very solid gaming laptop instead, which seems like a way better value for money.

If you are that desperate for a larger portable screen for your handheld, a much more affordable option would be a pair of XR smart glasses from the likes of RayNeo or Xreal.

We’re tracking all the news from MWC — including more tangible upgrades that aren’t simply concepts, plus some big Apple launches — so be sure to follow us for updates.

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