Legion Y70 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 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 $1,199, a difference of about $859. 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 S21 Ultra is praised for 100x space zoom with 10x optical telephoto. 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 S21 Ultra if…
- →100x Space Zoom with 10x optical telephoto
- →108 MP main sensor with excellent detail
- →S Pen support (first S-series to do so)
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 S21 Ultra
Pros
- 100x Space Zoom with 10x optical telephoto
- 108 MP main sensor with excellent detail
- S Pen support (first S-series to do so)
- 1440p 120Hz LTPO adaptive display
- 5000 mAh battery with all-day endurance
Cons
- Heavy at 227 g
- Snapdragon 888 can overheat under load
- S Pen sold separately, no silo slot
- Slow 25W charging for the class
- No charger or earbuds in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 40 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Periscope | — | 10 MP, f/4.9, 10x optical zoom |
| 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 | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1500 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 227 g |
| Material | — | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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