Honor X80i vs Vivo Y21a

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 11/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't.

The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
Vivo Y21a
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 72
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 185g

  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Vivo Y21a, the Honor X80i scores 21 points higher (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21a and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (72/100 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 Y21a: The Vivo Y21a is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X80i Vivo Y21a
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 156818
Geekbench Single 233
Geekbench Multi 723
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2600 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 182 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo Y21a
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y21a
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Vivo Y21a
  • 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 X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (56/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21a and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (72/100 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 Y21a?

The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Vivo Y21a?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo Y21a — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Vivo Y21a?

The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Vivo Y21a?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21a is a better fit for everyday use.