Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $345 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $420
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 54/100, 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 Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 66.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (86/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 SE — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE 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.