Huawei nova 14 vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Huawei nova 14 (2025) runs on the Kirin 8000, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $360 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 57/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 14 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Huawei nova 14 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 192g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $360 vs $420
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 — 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (72/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.5×7.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $360 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14 and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Huawei nova 14 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Huawei nova 14 was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (92/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (72/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei nova 14 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei nova 14 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.