Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Nubia Z70 Ultra
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $420 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 76/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6150); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Nubia Z70 Ultra
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 3126402
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 224g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $729
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Nubia Z70 Ultra, the Nubia Z70 Ultra scores 4 points higher (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Nubia Z70 Ultra — 74/100; 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 and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Nubia Z70 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2668x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Nubia Z70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Nubia Z70 Ultra by 8.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $309. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $309 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra edges out the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Z70 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Nubia Z70 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.