ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 2,486,941).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 224g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $899
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $420 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $479. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE 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.