Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs OnePlus Nord CE5

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 86
Portability 36
Value for money 86
OnePlus Nord CE5
Performance 77
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1696968
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 224g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (57/100 vs 36/100).

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Nord CE5: The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 OnePlus Nord CE5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
AnTuTu 3068952 1696968
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2392
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, ColorOS 15
Brightness (peak) 1430 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm
Weight 224 g 199 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord CE5 MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
62/100 -80.8%
1696968 AnTuTu

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420
OnePlus Nord CE5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (86/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (57/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the OnePlus Nord CE5?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the OnePlus Nord CE5?

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 CE5 is a better fit for active users.