Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $420 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,377,066).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $840
- Overall rating 76/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3377066
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 224g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 38.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.