Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs OnePlus Nord 2
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200; launch prices were $420 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
OnePlus Nord 2
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $420
- Better portability (70/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the OnePlus Nord 2, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, OnePlus Nord 2 — 36/100; 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 OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (70/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | OnePlus Nord 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Weight | 224 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and OnePlus Nord 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 251.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. OnePlus Nord 2 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (86/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (70/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the OnePlus Nord 2 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.