Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $420 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $420
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (79/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 309.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (86/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (79/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.