Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Meizu 21 Note
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $420 and $380. 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 5500); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $420
- Better portability (54/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Meizu 21 Note, 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 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Meizu 21 Note — 58/100; 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 Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (54/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Meizu 21 Note by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Meizu 21 Note was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (86/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (54/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.