Honor GT Pro vs Vivo Y21
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $485 and $178. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 44/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6500); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Vivo Y21
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $178 vs $485
- Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Vivo Y21, the Honor GT Pro scores 39 points higher (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Vivo Y21 — 54/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Honor GT Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $178 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Vivo Y21 by 520.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $307. Vivo Y21 was $307 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Honor GT Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 39 points (83/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Vivo Y21?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Vivo Y21?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Vivo Y21?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.