Huawei Mate 80 vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5750); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 203g vs 224g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 80 (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (57/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (57/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 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 80 over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, 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.