Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy A51

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611; launch prices were $420 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy A51 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 224g).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 86
Portability 36
Value for money 78

Samsung Galaxy A51

Performance 25
Display 51
Camera 36
Battery 25
Portability 77
Value for money 0

What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 355351
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 365
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1107
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy A51 better?

  • Lighter: 172g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $420

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 36/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy A51, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 25/100). 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 A51 — 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 A51 (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy A51 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (77/100 vs 36/100).

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Samsung Galaxy A51
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Exynos 9611
AnTuTu 3377066 355351
Geekbench Single 2833 365
Geekbench Multi 9119 1107
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 —
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W —
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 —
NFC — yes
Dimensions — 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm
Weight 224 g 172 g
Launch price $420 $399

Camera comparison

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Samsung Galaxy A51

  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera

Display comparison

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Samsung Galaxy A51

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display

Battery and charging

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Samsung Galaxy A51

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Samsung Galaxy A51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
76/100
3377066 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A51 Exynos 9611
34/100 -850.3%
355351 AnTuTu

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Samsung Galaxy A51 by 850.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

$420

Samsung Galaxy A51

$399

Launch price difference: $21. Samsung Galaxy A51 was $21 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (92/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (99/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy A51 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (86/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (77/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy A51 — 34/100.

Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A51?

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 A51?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.