Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $420 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 3,377,066).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 3377066
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9119
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 224g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (51/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $879. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $879 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (51/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.