Honor Magic9 vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 3,377,066); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 3377066
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 224g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Honor Magic9 scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 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 Magic9 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 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 Magic9 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Honor Magic9 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 gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.