Apple iPhone 17e vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 9119
- Lighter: 163g vs 224g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, 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, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (83/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 163 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Apple iPhone 17e by 36.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (83/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Apple iPhone 17e 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.