Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Side by side comparison between Lenovo Legion Y70 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB)
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24 Advantages 
11 Advantages | 17 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| (front) 16MP |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| Model | Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) |
| Other model names | ่ๆณๆฏๆ่ Y70 (L71091), PAUE0002CN, PAUE0005CN, PAUE0006CN | Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520W (Single-Sim) |
| Country or region available |    China, Hong Kong, Taiwan |  Canada |
| Brand | Lenovo | Samsung |
| Release date | 8/23/2022, Announced: 8/18/2022 | 1/13/2017 |
| Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.02 x 163.63 millimeters (3.03 x 6.44 in) | 71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in) |
| Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 5.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 424 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 1500Hz | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| User Interface | ZUI 14 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) |
| CPU | 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) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1106521 (v9) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| 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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 300/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| 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 Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
| 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 120ยฐ1.12ยตmAF 2MP depth f/2.4 | 16 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.55" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical 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 | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5100 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 68W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 16 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| 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 | โข Colors: Black, Silver, Red | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink โข Gorilla Glass on the back โข Samsung Grace UX |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Lenovo Legion Y70 (256GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.88W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |