Honor X6s vs Vivo Y21
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y21 leads — 30/100 vs 16/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X6s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 209g).
Honor X6s
Vivo Y21
- Lighter: 194g vs 209g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Vivo Y21, the Vivo Y21 scores 14 points higher (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y21 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (57/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X6s | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 209 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- 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, the Vivo Y21 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (57/100 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 X6s or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo Y21 is noticeably better than the Honor X6s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Vivo Y21?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo Y21 — 30/100.
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Vivo Y21?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.