Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y21a
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 22/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Vivo Y21a
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 177554
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 234g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y21a, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y21a by 971.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (80/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 55 points (77/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.