Honor X40 GT Racing vs Vivo Y21e

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Vivo Y21e (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads — 30/100 vs 11/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21e has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21e doesn't; the Vivo Y21e is noticeably lighter (182g vs 199g).

The Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21e — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Vivo Y21e
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 72
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y21e better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 182g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Vivo Y21e, the Honor X40 GT Racing scores 19 points higher (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (27/100 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 Y21e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21e notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (72/100 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 Y21e: The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 GT Racing Vivo Y21e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 11, Funtouch 12
NFC yes no
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 182 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y21e
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y21e
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo Y21e
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
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 Y21e (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21e notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (72/100 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 Y21e?

The Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21e — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Vivo Y21e?

The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y21e — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Vivo Y21e?

The Honor X40 GT Racing leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Vivo Y21e?

The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.