Honor 9 vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, 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 25/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $420
- Better portability (88/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, 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 9 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Honor 9 (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (88/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Honor 9 by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Honor 9 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Honor 9 (40/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (88/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 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.