Legion Y70 vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Legion Y70 is the cheaper of the two at $340 versus $399, a difference of about $59. The Legion Y70 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Legion Y70 stands out for 144hz amoled display with 3000 nits brightness for exceptional clarity and outdoor visibility, while Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is praised for built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Legion Y70 if…
- →144Hz AMOLED display with 3000 nits brightness for exceptional clarity and outdoor visibility
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version ensures flagship performance for demanding tasks
- →Large 5500mAh battery with 68W fast charging for all-day usage
Buy the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) if…
- →Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- →Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- →IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
Pros & Cons
Legion Y70
Pros
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 3000 nits brightness for exceptional clarity and outdoor visibility
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version ensures flagship performance for demanding tasks
- Large 5500mAh battery with 68W fast charging for all-day usage
- Gaming-focused design with premium build quality and dual speakers
Cons
- No wireless charging despite premium pricing
- IP50 rating offers limited water resistance compared to IP68 competitors
- Lacks telephoto zoom beyond 3x optical range
- No microSD card slot for storage expansion
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Pros
- Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
- Wireless charging support is uncommon in this segment
- Large 5000 mAh battery with respectable 30W fast charging
Cons
- Stylus lacks Bluetooth or air gesture features like S Pen
- No telephoto camera for zoom photography
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- Only one OS update and three years of security patches
- Video recording maxes out at 4K@30fps
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Knight, Titanium Silver | — |
| Weight | 199g | — |
| IP rating | IP50 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 68W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 30W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | pOLED |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1300 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 190 g |
| Material | — | Vegan leather back, plastic frame |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 162.6 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
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