Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Nokia 8.1

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710; estimated prices are $420 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 63/100 vs 8/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 224g).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 55 points (63/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 72
Design 20
Value for money 81
Nokia 8.1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 75
Value for money 79
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 417439
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 431
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1320
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $449

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nokia 8.1 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 224g

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Nokia 8.1, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 55 points higher (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (37/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (37/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Nokia 8.1 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia 8.1: The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Nokia 8.1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
AnTuTu 3068952 417439
Geekbench Single 2903 431
Geekbench Multi 9602 1320
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 2246x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 3500 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
NFC yes
Dimensions 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm
Weight 224 g 180 g
Price $420 $449
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Nokia 8.1
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nokia 8.1
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2246x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Nokia 8.1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Nokia 8.1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nokia 8.1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
8/100 -635.2%
417439 AnTuTu

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Nokia 8.1 by 635.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420
Nokia 8.1
$449

Price difference: $29. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $29.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (37/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (72/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (75/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Nokia 8.1 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nokia 8.1?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 55 points (63/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Nokia 8.1?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nokia 8.1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nokia 8.1?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nokia 8.1?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Nokia 8.1?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.