Lenovo has unveiled a range of AI-powered laptops and a solar-powered PC concept at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, emphasising sustainability and AI-driven performance. The announcement includes new Yoga and IdeaPad models, featuring Copilot+ AI capabilities, NVIDIA GPUs, and energy-efficient designs.
AI and Solar Innovation
One of the most striking developments is the Yoga Solar PC Concept, a laptop integrating high-efficiency solar panels with Dynamic Solar Tracking technology. The system, which adapts to lighting conditions, allows users to generate one hour of video playback from 20 minutes of sunlight. Lenovo’s move reflects growing interest in renewable energy solutions for consumer electronics.
Jun Ouyang, Lenovo’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Devices, said:
“As we push the limits of AI innovation, we must ensure technology remains a positive force. These new devices empower users to create without limits, powered by AI-driven performance.”
AI-Powered Yoga Laptops
Lenovo’s new Yoga Aura Edition laptops are built for content creators and professionals:
- Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (16”) – Intel Core Ultra processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, and 3.2K OLED display for high-performance computing.
- Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition (14”) – Features Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and AI-powered Lenovo X Power tuning.
- Yoga Pro 7 (14”) – Incorporates AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and a 3K OLED display.
- Yoga Slim 7 (14”) – A lightweight option with AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and 22.5-hour battery life.
- Yoga 7 2-in-1 (16” & 14”) – A convertible model with 360° hinge, OLED touchscreen, and Yoga Pen support for creative tasks.
AI for Everyday Users: IdeaPad Expands
Lenovo is bringing AI-powered efficiency to mainstream users with new IdeaPad models:
- IdeaPad Slim 3x (15”) – A Snapdragon X-powered AI laptop featuring Copilot+ AI, 45 TOPS NPU acceleration, and long battery life.
- IdeaPad Pro 5, Slim 5, and 5 2-in-1 Series – AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors, up to 50 TOPS NPU performance, and options for NVIDIA RTX 50-series GPUs.
Concept Innovations: AI and Sustainability
Lenovo also introduced several experimental technologies:
- Solar Power Kit for Yoga – A detachable USB-C solar panel using Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for efficient charging.
- AI Display with NPU – A standalone monitor with a built-in NPU, enabling non-AI PCs to run AI applications.
- Lenovo AI Stick – A plug-in USB-C AI accelerator, adding 32 TOPS NPU power to any PC.
- Smart Connect Ecosystem – AI-powered voice commands for controlling multiple Lenovo and Motorola devices.
Pricing and Availability
Lenovo’s AI-powered laptops will be available across EMEA markets from March 2025, with prices starting from €599 for the IdeaPad Slim 3x to €1,699 for the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition.
With AI-driven computing and sustainability-focused concepts, Lenovo continues its vision for “Smarter Technology for All.”
