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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Samsung Galaxy A51
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).
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
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Samsung Galaxy A51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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.