Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 224g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $555
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (69/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9119 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $135. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $135 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (69/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.