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).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 72
Design 20
Value for money 81
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • 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)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100 +53.3%
3068952 AnTuTu

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Google Pixel 8a by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420

Price difference: $79. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $79.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.