Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $420 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 816,934); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Samsung Galaxy A36
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 816934
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $420
- Better portability (68/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (68/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 816934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 313.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (68/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.