'World's first 5G PC,' the Lenovo Flex 5G, now available on Verizon for $1,400 with a Snapdragon 8cx

Lenovo Flex 5G (Image credit: Lenovo)

What you need to know

The Lenovo Flex 5G will be available for order on June 18.
The convertible laptop is the world's first 5G PC, according to Lenovo.
The PC supports both millimeter wave full-band and sub-6GHz 5G networks.
The Lenovo Flex 5G starts at $1,400.

The Lenovo Flex 5G will be available for order on June 18. The convertible 2-in-1 laptop is the world's first 5G PC, according to Lenovo. The Lenovo Flex 5G is also known as the Lenovo Yoga 5G in select markets and will be available in several regions around the world. Starting June 18, people can purchase the Flex 5G through Verizon. Lenovo also announced partnerships with EE, Sunrise, and CMCC and that the Yoga 5G will be available through Lenovo's website and in more regions later this year. The Lenovo Flex 5G starts at $1,400.

Introducing the @Lenovo Flex 5G, the world's first 5G Ultra Wideband laptop, and it's coming to @Verizon on June 18. Here's everything you need to know. #Qualcomm https://t.co/cP3R1nChwZ pic.twitter.com/Trxs4qxx7pIntroducing the @Lenovo Flex 5G, the world's first 5G Ultra Wideband laptop, and it's coming to @Verizon on June 18. Here's everything you need to know. #Qualcomm https://t.co/cP3R1nChwZ pic.twitter.com/Trxs4qxx7p— George Koroneos 🗿🍹 (@GLKCreative) June 16, 2020 June 16, 2020

The convertible laptop supports both millimeter wave full-band and sub-6GHz 5G networks, bringing a wide range of high-speed connectivity. It's the first laptop powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx 5G compute platform. Lenovo states that the efficiency of the Snapdragon 8cx 5G compute platform allows the Flex 5G to get up to 24 hours of battery life.

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Category	Lenovo Yoga 5G
OS	Windows 10 Pro
Display	14-inch FHD IPS with touch 400 nits
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Graphics	Qualcomm Adreno 680
Memory	8GB LPDDR4X
Storage	256GB UFS 3.0
Webcam	720p IR camera
Microphone	Dual array
Security	IR camera Fingerprint reader
Wireless	5G mmWave 5G Sub-6GHz Bluetooth 5.0 11ac, 2x2
Ports	2x USB-C Gen 2 3.5mm Audio jack Nano SIM card slot
Audio	User-facing stereo speakers (Dolby Atmos)
Battery	60Whr
Color	Iron Grey
Dimensions	12.65" x 8.46" x 0.57" (321.4mm x 215mm x 14.7mm)
Weight	Starting at 1.35kg(2.97lbs)

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Looking at the Flex 5G, it appears similar to the rest of Lenovo's Yoga lineup. It features a 14-inch display that can wrap around 360 degrees to be used as a tablet. It can also be used in tent or display mode in addition to being used as a traditional laptop.

Fast and connected

Lenovo Flex 5G

5G on your PC

This convertible laptop includes built-in 5G connectivity, allowing you to stay connected with incredibly fast internet speeds.

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