Honor Play 3e vs Vivo Y21a
The Honor Play 3e (2019) 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 Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 182g).
Honor Play 3e
Vivo Y21a
- Lighter: 146g vs 182g
- Better display (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e 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 — 8/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Vivo Y21a are nearly equal (42/100 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 Play 3e (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 3e and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 8/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Vivo Y21a are nearly equal (42/100 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 Play 3e (43/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo Y21a edges out the Honor Play 3e by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Vivo Y21a?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Vivo Y21a?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21a is a better fit for everyday use.