Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 224g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (74/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 171.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (74/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV 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 Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
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 5 IV is a better fit for active users.