Legion Y70 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is the cheaper of the two at $179 versus $340, a difference of about $161. 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is praised for amoled 120hz display at $179 is exceptional value. 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 if…
- →AMOLED 120Hz display at $179 is exceptional value
- →5G connectivity at ultra-budget pricing
- →33W fast charging for the 5000 mAh battery
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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Pros
- AMOLED 120Hz display at $179 is exceptional value
- 5G connectivity at ultra-budget pricing
- 33W fast charging for the 5000 mAh battery
- IP53 splash resistance for basic protection
- Lightweight and slim design at 188 g
Cons
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 offers limited performance
- Only a depth sensor as secondary camera — no ultrawide
- 4 GB base RAM is very tight for multitasking
- Video recording capped at 1080p@30fps
- MIUI has ads and bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Knight, Titanium Silver | — |
| Weight | 199g | — |
| IP rating | IP50 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 68W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1200 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 188 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame, glass front, plastic back |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Dimensions | — | 165.9 x 76 x 7.98 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
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