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; launch prices were $380 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $420
- Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (62/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9119 | |
| 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Honor 500 by 30.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Honor 500 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
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 500 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (58/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (86/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (62/100 vs 36/100).
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 3 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 73/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.