Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $420 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy A52 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Samsung Galaxy A52
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $420
- Better camera (45/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy A52 — 20/100; 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 A52 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (61/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 552.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Samsung Galaxy A52 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (86/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (61/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.