Legion Y70 vs Moto G47
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and Moto G47 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($340 vs $370), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. Legion Y70 stands out for 144hz amoled display with 3000 nits brightness for exceptional clarity and outdoor visibility, while Moto G47 is praised for large 5000mah battery with multi-day endurance. 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 Moto G47 if…
- →Large 5000mAh battery with multi-day endurance
- →90Hz IPS display with 700 nits brightness for outdoor visibility
- →50MP main camera with 8MP ultrawide lens
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
Moto G47
Pros
- Large 5000mAh battery with multi-day endurance
- 90Hz IPS display with 700 nits brightness for outdoor visibility
- 50MP main camera with 8MP ultrawide lens
- Fast 33W wired charging
- IP52 dust and splash resistance
- Affordable price point under $200
Cons
- MediaTek Helio G37 chipset limits gaming and heavy multitasking
- Low 1600 x 720 resolution on 6.5-inch display
- Only 4GB RAM with 64GB base storage
- No wireless charging or fast refresh above 90Hz
- Plastic build design feels basic
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | Moto G47 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 50MP |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 16MP |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | 8MP |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Knight, Titanium Silver | Black, Green, Silver |
| Weight | 199g | 185g |
| IP rating | IP50 | IP52 |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging Speed | 68W wired | 33W |
| Wireless Charging | ||
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | 700 nits peak |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 1600 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 90Hz |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB |
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