Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Xiaomi 17
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $420 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 3,068,952); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 224g).
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Xiaomi 17
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $709
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 3068952
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9602
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 224g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 86/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (63/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $709 |
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $289. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $289 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (63/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.