Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $420 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 55/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Xiaomi 12 Lite
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $420
- Better camera (49/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 21 points higher (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Xiaomi 12 Lite — 42/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (82/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 331.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Xiaomi 12 Lite was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (86/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (82/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 21 points (76/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite leads on camera score (49/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.