Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $420 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1295
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9119
- Lighter: 197g vs 224g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (58/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 12.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $875. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $875 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (58/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
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 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.