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 — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 224g).
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 73/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 224g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (91/100 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 (91/100 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).
| Specification | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 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 | — |
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
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
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 203.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 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).
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 17 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 75/100, 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 (91/100 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.