Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Poco X8
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $420 and $389. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 55/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 8000); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Poco X8
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 8000 mAh
- Lighter: 223g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $389 vs $420
- Better portability (39/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Poco X8, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 21 points higher (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Poco X8 — 40/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Poco X8 (99/100 vs 84/100). 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 Poco X8 (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Poco X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8340 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $389 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8
- 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
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Poco X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Poco X8 by 306.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Poco X8 was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Poco X8 (99/100 vs 84/100).
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 Poco X8 (86/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Poco X8?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 by 21 points (76/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Poco X8?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Poco X8 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Poco X8?
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 Poco X8?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Poco X8?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.