Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $420 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 74/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2833
- Lighter: 162g vs 224g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 2 points higher (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (89/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 19.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (77/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (86/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (89/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 2 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?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.