Honor X80i vs Vivo V21s

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Honor X80i edges out the Vivo V21s by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
Vivo V21s
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 50
Battery 15
Design 80
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo V21s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 176g vs 185g

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Vivo V21s, the Honor X80i scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s leads (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s notably outperforms the Honor X80i (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V21s is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo V21s: The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X80i Vivo V21s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 800U
AnTuTu 551706
Geekbench Single 752
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2600 1080x2404
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 45W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm
Weight 185 g 176 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo V21s
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo V21s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2404
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Vivo V21s
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
15
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 X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s notably outperforms the Honor X80i (50/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (56/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V21s is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).

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 X80i or the Vivo V21s?

The Honor X80i edges out the Vivo V21s by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Vivo V21s?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo V21s — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Vivo V21s?

The Vivo V21s leads on camera score (50/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Vivo V21s?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use.