Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Nokia G42
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 224g).
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Nokia G42
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 224g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Nokia G42, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (57/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Nokia G42 by 542.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G42
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (57/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nokia G42?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Nokia G42?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nokia G42?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nokia G42?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Nokia G42?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.