Legion Y70 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 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 $449, a difference of about $109. 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 13 Pro+ is praised for striking 200 mp main camera with ois. 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 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
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 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Knight, Titanium Silver | — |
| Weight | 199g | — |
| IP rating | IP50 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 68W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1800 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 204 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | — | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
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