Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 76/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,377,066); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably lighter (224g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3377066
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 9119
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 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 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 249 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 5.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $879. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $879 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (71/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (86/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Apple iPhone 18 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.