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; launch prices were $420 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-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 (3,377,066 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 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 at launch: $349 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 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 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). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (92/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $420 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 242.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Nothing Phone (2a) was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (92/100 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 17 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 76/100, 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 (92/100 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, budget-conscious buyers.