Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $420 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 18/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 better?
- Lighter: 157g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $420
- Better portability (84/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 58 points higher (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 0/100; 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 A5 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (84/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (40/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (84/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 58 points (76/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.