{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/lenovo-legion-y70-2026-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T18:23:01+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 157,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)",
            "slug": "lenovo-legion-y70-2026",
            "brand": "Lenovo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/lenovo/lenovo-legion-y70-2026/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-24-2026-10_12_52-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 157999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-24T05:25:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 97.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 19, 2026 (China launch)",
                    "Weight": "215g–230g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 IP68 IP69 dust & water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2K / 3K class resolution",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 829",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 Lenovo Legion OS / ZUI skin"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony LYT-710 Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultrawide Camera Auxiliary Depth/Macro Sensor LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Night Mode Portrait Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP selfie camera HDR AI Beauty Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K video recording expected 4K at 60fps Slow motion support Gyro-EIS stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Battery Non-removable 8000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W fast wired charging Reverse Charging ( Supported)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM eSIM support expected",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-10_42_43-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-13T05:47:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 75.1,
                "overall": 86
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 12, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm",
                    "Weight": "238 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "lenovo-legion-y70-2026",
        "margin": 11.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 59
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y70-2026": 98,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y70-2026": 92.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y70-2026": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y70-2026": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 75.1
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y70-2026"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance",
            "Display"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) costs PKR 32,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max packs a 1,070 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max charges 10W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.1 points. It wins on value for money. Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) is listed at PKR 157,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max at PKR 189,999. That makes Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on battery. Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) carries a 8000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max a 9070 mAh cell, with 90W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}