Honor X80i vs Vivo X21i
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 8/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 185g).
Honor X80i
Vivo X21i
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 159g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Vivo X21i, the Honor X80i scores 24 points higher (32/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (24/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 779 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 159 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 X21i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (24/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Vivo X21i?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 24 points (32/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Vivo X21i?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X21i — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Vivo X21i?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Vivo X21i?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.