Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Vivo Y500
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $420 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 8000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Vivo Y500
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 8000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $420
- Better portability (51/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Vivo Y500, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Vivo Y500 — 46/100; 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 "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (51/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Vivo Y500 was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (51/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Vivo Y500?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Vivo Y500?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Vivo Y500?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.