Honor X40 GT Racing vs Vivo X21i

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Vivo X21i (2018) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 8/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 199g).

The Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 22 points (30/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Vivo X21i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3425 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Vivo X21i, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 22 points higher (30/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (27/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (27/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X21i: The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 GT Racing Vivo X21i
Processor MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 232802
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.3" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2280
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 3425 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 24 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
NFC yes no
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm
Weight 199 g 159 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo X21i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
6
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo X21i
  • 6.3" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo X21i
  • 3425 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (27/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (43/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (100/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Vivo X21i?

The Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 22 points (30/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Vivo X21i?

The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X21i — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Vivo X21i?

The Honor X40 GT Racing leads on camera score (27/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Vivo X21i?

The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.