Legion Y70 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and Samsung Galaxy S25 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 $1,300, a difference of about $960. 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 S25 Ultra is praised for class-leading 200 mp main camera with 5x periscope zoom. 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 S25 Ultra if…
- →Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- →Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- →Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
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 S25 Ultra
Pros
- Class-leading 200 MP main camera with 5x periscope zoom
- Built-in S Pen for note-taking and productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display with Gorilla Glass Armor 2
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier performance
- 7 years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very expensive at $1299 starting price
- S Pen lost Bluetooth remote features
- Charging speed still capped at 45W
- Large and heavy for one-handed use
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Knight, Titanium Silver | — |
| Weight | 199g | — |
| IP rating | IP50 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 68W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.9 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 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 218 g |
| Material | — | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
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