Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Vivo Y21a
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (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 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 22/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 177,554); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Vivo Y21a
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 230g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Vivo Y21a, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 51 points higher (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s 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 Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Vivo Y21a by 813.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y21a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 51 points (73/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.