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).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 86
Portability 36
Value for money 78

Vivo Y500

Performance —
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 46

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).

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

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
40
camera

Vivo Y500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Vivo Y500

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Vivo Y500

  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

$420

Vivo Y500

$345

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.