Honor 500 vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $380 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 63/100 vs 59/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 224g).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Honor 500 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 69
Design 52
Value for money 84
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 72
Design 20
Value for money 81
What makes Honor 500 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 224g
  • Cheaper: $380 vs $420

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2344395
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2070
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 6694
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 4 points higher (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

Honor 500: The Honor 500 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 Honor 500 Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2344395 3068952
Geekbench Single 2070 2903
Geekbench Multi 6694 9602
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1264x2736 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm
Weight 198 g 224 g
Price $380 $420
Camera comparison
Honor 500
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor 500
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • 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
Honor 500
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 500 and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
59/100
2344395 AnTuTu
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100 +23.6%
3068952 AnTuTu

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Honor 500 by 23.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 500
$380
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420

Price difference: $40. Honor 500 is cheaper by $40.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (68/100 vs 42/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (58/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (52/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Honor 500 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (68/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.