Honor 9S vs Vivo Y21a
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y21a leads — 22/100 vs 18/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21a has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 182g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Vivo Y21a
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 182g
- Better display (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Vivo Y21a, the Vivo Y21a scores 4 points higher (22/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21a leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 9S and the Vivo Y21a are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21a notably outperforms the Honor 9S (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S 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 9S and the Vivo Y21a are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21a notably outperforms the Honor 9S (43/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo Y21a edges out the Honor 9S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo Y21a?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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 Vivo Y21a (43/100 vs 15/100).