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; estimated prices are $420 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-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 (3,515,964 vs 3,068,952).
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $420 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9602
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 224g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 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 | 0W | 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 | |
| Price | $420 | $1299 |
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
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 12.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $879. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $879.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (84/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
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 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
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 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.