Honor X80i vs Vivo Y21

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).

The Honor X80i edges out the Vivo Y21 by just 2 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 Y21
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 54
Design 38
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 209g

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Vivo Y21, the Honor X80i scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (68/100 vs 38/100). 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 Y21: The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X80i Vivo Y21
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2600 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 16, OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP65
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 185 g 209 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo Y21
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y21
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Vivo Y21
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (68/100 vs 38/100).

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 Y21?

The Honor X80i edges out the Vivo Y21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Vivo Y21?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo Y21 — 30/100.

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Vivo Y21?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.