Google Pixel 9 vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 63/100 vs 50/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,561,427); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 224g).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 72
Design 20
Value for money 81
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 224g

  • Better camera (75/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1561427
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1850
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4900
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $799

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 13 points higher (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (81/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1561427 3068952
Geekbench Single 1850 2903
Geekbench Multi 4900 9602
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 27W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 198 g 224 g
Price $799 $420
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • 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 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100 +49.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Google Pixel 9 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420

Price difference: $379. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $379.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (68/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (75/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (72/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (52/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (81/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (68/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.