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).

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 21 points (76/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

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

Xiaomi 12 Lite

Performance 54
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 38
Portability 82
Value for money 42

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).

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 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
40
camera

Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera

Display comparison

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

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

Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

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

Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
76/100
3377066 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
55/100 -331.0%
783606 AnTuTu

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

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026

$420

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$370

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.