Legion Y70 vs vivo Y500s
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and vivo Y500s sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($340 vs $320), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. Legion Y70 stands out for 144hz amoled display with 3000 nits brightness for exceptional clarity and outdoor visibility, while vivo Y500s is praised for large 7200mah battery for extended battery life. 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 vivo Y500s if…
- →Large 7200mAh battery for extended battery life
- →90Hz refresh rate display for smooth scrolling
- →IP54 water and dust resistance rating
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
vivo Y500s
Pros
- Large 7200mAh battery for extended battery life
- 90Hz refresh rate display for smooth scrolling
- IP54 water and dust resistance rating
- Affordable pricing in budget segment
- Dual speaker setup for enhanced audio
Cons
- Entry-level MediaTek Helio G85 processor limits gaming performance
- IPS LCD display lacks AMOLED vibrancy
- No fast charging despite large battery capacity
- Limited camera capabilities compared to competitors
- No 5G connectivity
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | vivo Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 50MP |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 8MP |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | 8MP |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Knight, Titanium Silver | Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Starlight Silver |
| Weight | 199g | 189g |
| IP rating | IP50 | IP54 |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500mAh | 7200mAh |
| Charging Speed | 68W wired | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | ||
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | unknown |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 90Hz |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB |
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