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 Dimensity 8350 Apex; launch prices were $420 and $295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $420
- 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 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100; 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 CE5 (92/100 vs 70/100). 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 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (57/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7100 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 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 | $295 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 99.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 70/100).
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 68/100).
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 15 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 76/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 61/100.
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 (92/100 vs 70/100).
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.