Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $420 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 224g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (65/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 174.1% 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 Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (86/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (65/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.