Motorola Moto G51 (128GB/6GB) vs Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G51 vs Lenovo Legion Y90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2023 10:08 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 6:51 PM

Compare Lenovo Legion Y90 X Motorola Moto G51 (128GB/6GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
IPS

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB) Compare Motorola Moto G51 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)

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!

7 Advantages Motorola Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	vs	25 Advantages Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+208 grams (7.28 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	252 grams (8.82 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)11% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (108GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
120Hz	vs	+144Hz20% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels2% Higher resolution screen
387 PPI	vs	+388 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.8"	vs	+6.92"2% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP29% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.76" inches	vs	+1/1.32" inches109% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
5000 mAh	vs	+5600 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+68W6 times 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.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

5G SA/NSA / 5G Sub6

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
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Model	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G51 5G (XT2171-1, XT2171-2, XT2171-3)	联想拯救者Y90 (L71061)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Motorola	Lenovo
Release date	11/30/2021, Announced: 11/3/2021	3/10/2022, Announced: 3/1/2022
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 170.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.71 in)	78.4 x 177 millimeters (3.09 x 6.97 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	252 grams (8.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.8" inches	6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2460 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	387 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	144Hz
Display features	Not supported	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	My UX	ZUI 13
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ (SM4350-AC) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 460 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 460 (Hexa-core)	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)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1120409 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) 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 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) 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
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 120°
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	1/1.32" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5600 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	68W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
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: Indigo Blue, Aqua Blue, Bright Silver	• Colors: Gray • 4 physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G51 (128GB/6GB)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/12GB)
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