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; estimated prices are $420 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 63/100 vs 54/100 (a 9-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 (3,068,952 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 224g).
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $420 vs $799
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 224g
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 9 points higher (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 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 | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $420 | $799 |
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
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 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $379. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $379.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (72/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (97/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (81/100 vs 55/100).
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 9 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 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.