Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $420 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 76/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,377,066).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $749
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3377066
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 9 points higher (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; 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 Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 14.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $329. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $329 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.