Apple iPhone Air vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Apple iPhone Air (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 $999 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 3149); 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 Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9119
- Lighter: 165g vs 224g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $999
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 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 Air leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 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 Air significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (96/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Apple iPhone Air by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $579 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 Air significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (73/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (96/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Apple iPhone Air 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.