Honor 9A vs Vivo Y21a
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 9A leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21a is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Vivo Y21a
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 185g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Vivo Y21a, the Honor 9A scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 9A and the Vivo Y21a are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 9A and the Vivo Y21a are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 9A and the Vivo Y21a are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 9A and the Vivo Y21a are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Vivo Y21a?
The Honor 9A edges out the Vivo Y21a by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Vivo Y21a?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Vivo Y21a?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor 9A (66/100 vs 43/100).