Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $420 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $420
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (51/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $385 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. OnePlus Nord 5 was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (51/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the OnePlus Nord 5 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 OnePlus Nord 5?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.