Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $420 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 3,377,066).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Lighter: 224g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $504
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 3377066
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Redmi K90 Max and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Redmi K90 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 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8550 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 10.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $84. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $84 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Redmi K90 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 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Redmi K90 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 Redmi K90 Max?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Redmi K90 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 Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.