Legion Y70 vs Moto G87
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and Moto G87 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 $400, a difference of about $60. Legion Y70 stands out for 144hz amoled display with 3000 nits brightness for exceptional clarity and outdoor visibility, while Moto G87 is praised for 200mp main camera is highest ever in g-series lineup with exceptional detail capture. 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 G87 if…
- →200MP main camera is highest ever in G-series lineup with exceptional detail capture
- →Bright 1500-nit AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh for smooth scrolling
- →Large 5000mAh battery with all-day endurance capability
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 G87
Pros
- 200MP main camera is highest ever in G-series lineup with exceptional detail capture
- Bright 1500-nit AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh for smooth scrolling
- Large 5000mAh battery with all-day endurance capability
- Solid mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset handles multitasking well
- Triple camera system with versatile 3.2x telephoto lens
Cons
- No wireless charging despite premium positioning
- Only IP54 rating limits water and dust resistance compared to competitors
- 33W charging is slower than flagship standards
- 8GB RAM may feel limiting for power users in 2026
- 200MP camera may struggle in low light despite high resolution
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | Moto G87 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 200MP f/1.7 |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 32MP f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | 50MP f/2.0 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | 50MP f/2.2 |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Knight, Titanium Silver | Midnight Black, Glacier Silver, Ocean Blue |
| Weight | 199g | 198g |
| IP rating | IP50 | IP54 |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging Speed | 68W wired | 33W fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | ||
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | 1500 nits peak |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
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