Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $420 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 2604459
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $469
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 218g vs 224g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.