Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB) vs Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Lenovo Legion Y70 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2023 8:48 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:15 AM

Compare Lenovo Legion Y70 X Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)

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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	vs	14 Advantages Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+411 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+16GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (97GB available)	vs	+512GB (460GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
120Hz	vs	+144Hz20% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
6.4"	vs	+6.67"4% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 2MP102% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.76" inches	vs	+1/1.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4500 mAh	vs	+5100 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25W	vs	+68W172% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

HDR10+

1080x2400 pixels

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Legion Y70 (512GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G9900 Dual-SIM (Exynos)	联想拯救者Y70 (L71091), PAUE0002CN, PAUE0005CN, PAUE0006CN
Country or region available	China	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Lenovo
Release date	1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022	8/23/2022, Announced: 8/18/2022
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in)	77.02 x 163.63 millimeters (3.03 x 6.44 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	144Hz
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	1000nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 1500Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	ZUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core) 3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1106521 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	16GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (97GB available) UFS 3.1	512GB (460GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 120°1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	1/1.55" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
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, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	5100 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	68W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 128GB)	Lenovo Legion Y70 (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.674W/kg (head), 1.501W/kg (body)	feature not registered