Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $420 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,377,066); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $845
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3377066
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 224g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 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 | — | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.