Huawei Pura X Max vs Vivo Y21a
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 22/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 156,818); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo Y21a
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 229g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Vivo Y21a, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 48 points higher (70/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (77/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 723 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5300 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 | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Vivo Y21a by 1243.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y21a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (77/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (55/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 48 points (70/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y21a is a better fit for everyday use.