Lenovo showcased its latest laptops at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, including the Yoga Pro 9i Aura edition and the IdeaPad Slim 3x, both set to be available soon in North America.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura edition features
The Yoga Pro 9i Aura edition is built in collaboration with Intel, incorporating a range of software, hardware, and AI features aimed at enhancing the user experience. It is powered by the Intel Core Ultra processor and features the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, which is the most cost-effective option in the RTX 50 series.
This model sports a 16-inch 3.2K PureSight Pro display, utilizing a double layer of OLED pixels to achieve a peak brightness of 1600 nits and improved power efficiency. The display also supports 100 percent of the sRGB, P3, and Adobe RGB color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation. Additionally, the Yoga Pro 9i Aura edition includes the Lenovo Creator Zone, a built-in AI suite for optimizing third-party creative applications. It will be available starting in the second quarter of 2025, with prices starting at $1,799.
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IdeaPad Slim 3x and ThinkPad updates
The 15-inch IdeaPad Slim 3x, leveraging Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chip, enables AI tasks to be processed on-device. This laptop features a dedicated key for Microsoft’s Copilot assistant and includes an open SSD slot for additional storage upgrades. Pricing for the IdeaPad Slim 3x starts at $649, with availability commencing this month.
Lenovo also introduced significant updates to its ThinkPad lineup at MWC 2025. The ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 is noted for being the first convertible T-series laptop, equipped with a new design similar to its Yoga laptops and supporting the magnetic Yoga Pen stylus. It features a 14-inch WUXGA touch display with up to 400 nits brightness, along with options for Intel Core Ultra 7 H or U 200 series processors, 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and 1TB of storage.
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 6, cited as one of the lightest ThinkPads, weighs only 2.05 lbs and offers either Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen AI Pro chips, with up to 64GB of RAM and battery options of 41Wh or 54.7Wh. The new ThinkPads are set to be available throughout the summer of 2025, with specific models launching as early as May.
Lenovo’s innovative concepts
Lenovo’s Yoga Solar PC Concept introduces solar panels embedded in the laptop lid, claiming a solar energy conversion rate of over 24 percent. This feature allows the device to recharge in ambient light, with optimal performance in natural light. Lenovo states that twenty minutes in sunlight can provide enough power for one hour of video playback.
Additionally, the ThinkBook codename Flip AI PC Proof of concept employs a flexible OLED display that expands from 13 inches to 18.1 inches. This concept features a Smart ForcePad with a three-layer illuminated dashboard, enhancing user interaction. As a prototype, Lenovo has not confirmed plans for commercial production.
Lenovo also introduced its Magic Bay accessory ecosystem, allowing users to attach additional displays. Concepts include the Magic Bay Dual Display, which adds two 13.3-inch screens, and a smaller 8-inch Magic Bay 2nd Display aimed at quick access to applications.
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