Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $420 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 76/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 3,030,376).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 3030376
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $999
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9119
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 9 points higher (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 11.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges out the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
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 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.