Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo Legion Y90 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2023 3:21 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 6:51 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 2 X Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5600
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) Compare Lenovo Legion Y90 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

25 Advantages Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)190% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+16GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+256GB (218GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2460 pixels188% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+388 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6.92"26% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)37% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps29 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5600 mAh81% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
252 grams (8.82 ounces)	vs	+183 grams (6.41 ounces)38% Lighter
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
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Model	Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Other model names	联想拯救者Y90 (L71061)	Sprint Galaxy Note2 (4G LTE) SPH-L900
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	Canada, USA
Brand	Lenovo	Samsung
Release date	3/10/2022, Announced: 3/1/2022	10/25/2012
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.4 x 177 millimeters (3.09 x 6.97 in)	80.5 x 151.1 millimeters (3.17 x 5.95 in)
Weight	252 grams (8.82 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.92" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	144Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
System version	Android 12	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	ZUI 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1120409 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
RAM memory	16GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 (Bands 2)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 120°	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.32" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) HDR10+	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB595675LU
Battery capacity	5600 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	68W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • 4 physical pop-up gaming triggers	• Colors: Titanium Gray, Marble White • Samsung TouchWiz interface • SoundAlive • S Pen stylus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered