Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Xiaomi 12T
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $420 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,111,150); the Xiaomi 12T is noticeably lighter (202g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Xiaomi 12T
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1111150
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $420
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Xiaomi 12T — 52/100; 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 12T (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (51/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 1111150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3950 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Xiaomi 12T by 203.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Xiaomi 12T was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T 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 Xiaomi 12T?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Xiaomi 12T?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Xiaomi 12T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Xiaomi 12T?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for active users.