Huawei Nova 16z vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The Huawei Nova 16z (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 $370 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 6000); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $420
- Better camera (45/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z 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 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100, 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 16z (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | 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 | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 66.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Huawei Nova 16z was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei Nova 16z leads on camera score (45/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z 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 16z over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Huawei Nova 16z 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.