Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo Y21a
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 22/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21a has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo Y21a
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 723
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 239g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo Y21a, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 39 points higher (61/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (72/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 723 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Vivo Y21a by 762.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (72/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (64/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 39 points (61/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.