Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $420 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,377,066).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $986
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3377066
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $566. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $566 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
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 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.