Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $420 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,068,952).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 72
Design 20
Value for money 81
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $799

  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 224g

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (81/100 vs 55/100).

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952 3654776
Geekbench Single 2903 3640
Geekbench Multi 9602 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight 224 g 219 g
Price $420 $799
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +16.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $379. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $379.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (88/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (90/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (81/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.