Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Nothing Phone (2a)

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro; estimated prices are $420 and $369. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-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 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 86
Portability 36
Value for money
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3000
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 224g
  • Cheaper: $369 vs $420

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (59/100 vs 36/100).

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Nothing Phone (2a)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
AnTuTu 3068952 985261
Geekbench Single 2903 1100
Geekbench Multi 9602 3000
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2412x1084
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm
Weight 224 g 190 g
Price $420 $369
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100 -211.5%
985261 AnTuTu

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 211.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420
Nothing Phone (2a)
$369

Price difference: $51. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $51.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (57/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (59/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.