Legion Y70 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and Samsung Galaxy S24+ 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 $1,000, a difference of about $660. 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 S24+ is praised for upgraded qhd+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness. 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 S24+ if…
- →Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- →Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- →12 GB RAM standard
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 S24+
Pros
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Knight, Titanium Silver | — |
| Weight | 199g | — |
| IP rating | IP50 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 68W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 196 g |
| Material | — | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | — | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
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