Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $420 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4900); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 3,219,688); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 3219688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $999
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 9119
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 52/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (72/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Samsung Galaxy S25+ by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (86/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (72/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.