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; launch prices were $625 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-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 3,377,066); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3377066
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $625
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Honor Magic8 scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (56/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
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 Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (56/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
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, 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.