Google Pixel 8a vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 63/100 vs 48/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).
Google Pixel 8a
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 224g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4458
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $420 vs $499
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (81/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 15 points higher (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (68/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 224 g | |
| Price | $499 | $420 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Google Pixel 8a by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $79. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $79.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (68/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (70/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (72/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (65/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (68/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.