Honor X40 GT Racing vs Vivo Y21
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Vivo Y21 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 30/100. Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800).
Honor X40 GT Racing
Vivo Y21
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
The Honor X40 GT Racing and the Vivo Y21 received the same MobileRank rating — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Vivo Y21?
Both devices scored 30/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo Y21.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Vivo Y21?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y21 — 30/100.
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Vivo Y21?
The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.