Legion Y70 vs Samsung Galaxy S20
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and Samsung Galaxy S20 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 $999, a difference of about $659. 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 S20 is praised for compact flagship with 120hz qhd+ amoled. 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 S20 if…
- →Compact flagship with 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED
- →5G support across all S20 models
- →12 GB RAM was generous
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 S20
Pros
- Compact flagship with 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED
- 5G support across all S20 models
- 12 GB RAM was generous
- microSD card slot
- Lightweight at 163 g
Cons
- 120Hz required FHD+ resolution at launch
- $999 base price was a $100 increase
- Slow 25W charging
- 64 MP telephoto hybrid zoom not as sharp as optical
- 8K video was impractical due to file sizes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | Samsung Galaxy S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | 64 MP, f/2.0, 3x hybrid zoom |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Knight, Titanium Silver | — |
| Weight | 199g | — |
| IP rating | IP50 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 68W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1200 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 10, One UI 2.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 163 g |
| Material | — | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 650 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
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