Honor Magic8 vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $625 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 63/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,068,952); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 23 points (86/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 93
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 82
Design 43
Value for money 67
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 72
Design 20
Value for money 81
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
  • Lighter: 205g vs 224g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $625

  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 4037547 3068952
Geekbench Single 3640 2903
Geekbench Multi 11033 9602
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2760x1256 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 224 g
Price $625 $420
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • 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 Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4037547 AnTuTu
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100 -31.6%
3068952 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 31.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420

Price difference: $205. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $205.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (93/100 vs 68/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (84/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (43/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 23 points (86/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?

The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.