Legion Y70 vs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and Samsung Galaxy A34 5G 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 Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is praised for ip67 water resistance is rare in the mid-range segment. 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 Samsung Galaxy A34 5G if…
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in the mid-range segment
- →120Hz Super AMOLED display is vibrant and smooth
- →5000 mAh battery provides reliable all-day endurance
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
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Pros
- IP67 water resistance is rare in the mid-range segment
- 120Hz Super AMOLED display is vibrant and smooth
- 5000 mAh battery provides reliable all-day endurance
- Four OS updates and five years of security patches
- OIS on the 48 MP main camera improves low-light shots
Cons
- Only 25W charging is slow for the 5000 mAh battery
- Dimensity 1080 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- Plastic build feels less premium than glass alternatives
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide camera produces soft images
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| 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 | — | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1000 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 199 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame and back, Gorilla Glass 5 front |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
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