Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Motorola Edge 70
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Motorola Edge 70 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $420 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,336,693); the Motorola Edge 70 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Motorola Edge 70
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1336693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $420
- Better camera (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Motorola Edge 70, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Motorola Edge 70 — 62/100; 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 Motorola Edge 70 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (100/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Motorola Edge 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 1336693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.9×74.0×6.0 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Edge 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Motorola Edge 70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Motorola Edge 70 by 152.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Motorola Edge 70 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (92/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (60/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 (86/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (100/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Motorola Edge 70?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Motorola Edge 70?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Motorola Edge 70 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Motorola Edge 70?
The Motorola Edge 70 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Motorola Edge 70?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Motorola Edge 70?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 70 is a better fit for active users.