Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Nokia C21 Plus

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $420 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 63/100 vs 10/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 224g).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 53 points (63/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 72
Design 20
Value for money 81
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 92
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 224g
  • Cheaper: $260 vs $420

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 53 points higher (63/100 vs 10/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Nokia C21 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC no
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 224 g 178 g
Price $420 $260
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420
Nokia C21 Plus
$260

Price difference: $160. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $160.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (72/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (77/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 53 points (63/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nokia C21 Plus?

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

Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Nokia C21 Plus?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.