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).
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $420 vs $799
- Better value for money (81/100 vs 55/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $379. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is cheaper by $379.
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).
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.