Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 224g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (53/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3377066 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 234.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (53/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 over the ZTE Axon 40?
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 is a better fit for active users.