Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy A50
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610; launch prices were $420 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 31/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 365,008); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Samsung Galaxy A50
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 365008
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1021
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $420
- Better portability (83/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 45 points higher (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (40/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy A50 — 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 A50 (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (40/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (83/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Samsung Galaxy A50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Exynos 9610 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 365008 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1021 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 825.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Samsung Galaxy A50 was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (92/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (40/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (86/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (83/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 by 45 points (76/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.