Honor WIN RT2 vs Vivo X21i
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 314,537); the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Vivo X21i
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 238g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Vivo X21i, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 51 points higher (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (58/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (94/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Vivo X21i by 1184.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (98/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (97/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (58/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (94/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Vivo X21i?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Vivo X21i?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Vivo X21i?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Vivo X21i?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Vivo X21i?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.