Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080; launch prices were $420 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 731,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $420
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — 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 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Redmi Note 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 361.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Redmi Note 12 Pro+?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.