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; estimated prices are $420 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 63/100 vs 62/100 (a 1-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 (3,068,952 vs 2,629,444).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 72
Design 20
Value for money 81
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2629444
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9553
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $469

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2903
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 218g vs 224g

  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 1 points higher (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3068952 2629444
Geekbench Single 2903 3228
Geekbench Multi 9602 9553
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
Price $420 $469
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 -16.7%
2629444 AnTuTu

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Price difference: $49. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $49.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).

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 1 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 63/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.