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; estimated prices are $420 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-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 3,068,952).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 72
Design 20
Value for money 81
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
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: $420 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (20/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (20/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 58/100).

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952 3942923
Geekbench Single 2903 3640
Geekbench Multi 9602 11033
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 0W 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
Price $420 $749
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +22.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $329. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $329.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (92/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (74/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (20/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (81/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

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 63/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.