Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 63/100 vs 34/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 72
Design 20
Value for money 81
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 220g vs 224g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 29 points higher (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (25/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (81/100 vs 55/100).

Lenovo Legion Y70 2026: The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 224 g 220 g
Price $420
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
$420
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (72/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (25/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (81/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.