Huawei nova 14i vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 38/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $420
- Better portability (40/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 38 points higher (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14i — 4/100, 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 14i (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9119 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 216 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14i and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Huawei nova 14i by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Huawei nova 14i was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (99/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (86/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 38 points (76/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i 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.