Honor 50 vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $420
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (77/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Honor 50 by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Honor 50 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100).
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 Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (86/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (77/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor 50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.