Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $420 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 3,377,066).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $999
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3377066
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (93/100 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 6.2% 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, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (93/100 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.