Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 63/100 vs 62/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,890,000).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 54
Display 100
Camera 89
Battery 35
Design 16
Value for money 27
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 72
Design 20
Value for money 81
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2903

  • Better camera (89/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1890000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 8400
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4685 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 224g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (20/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 1 points higher (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (20/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (81/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1890000 3068952
Geekbench Single 3400 2903
Geekbench Multi 8400 9602
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2868x1320 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 27W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 161
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 224 g
Price $1199 $420
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
35
battery
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple A18 Pro
62/100
1890000 AnTuTu
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100 +38.4%
3068952 AnTuTu

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420

Price difference: $779. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $779.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (89/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (72/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (20/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (81/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.