Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Vivo Y21a
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 22/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,607,132 vs 156,818); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 214g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Vivo Y21a
- Higher AnTuTu: 1607132 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 214g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Vivo Y21a, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 45 points higher (67/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (70/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1607132 | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Vivo Y21a by 924.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y21a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (68/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (57/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (70/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 45 points (67/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y21a is a better fit for everyday use.