Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $420 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 63/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,977,887); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $420
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). 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 60/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 Poco X8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (57/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Poco X8 Pro by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Poco X8 Pro was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro 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 Poco X8 Pro?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Poco X8 Pro?
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 is a better fit for active users.