Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 2,538,751).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 53
Portability 30
Value for money 60

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 86
Portability 36
Value for money 78

What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 2833
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9119

  • Better camera (71/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 2538751
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 224g vs 233g
  • Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1199

  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (36/100 vs 30/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2538751 3377066
Geekbench Single 3933 2833
Geekbench Multi 10223 9119
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2868x1320 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 40W 90W
Wireless charging 25W —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm —
Weight 233 g 224 g
Launch price $1199 $420

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
53
battery

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2538751 AnTuTu
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
76/100 +24.8%
3377066 AnTuTu

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

$1199

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

$420

Launch price difference: $779. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $779 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (71/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.