Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 224g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 160.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.