Huawei Y5p vs Vivo Y21a
The Huawei Y5p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y21a leads — 22/100 vs 18/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21a has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Y5p is noticeably lighter (144g vs 182g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y5p
Vivo Y21a
What makes Huawei Y5p better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 182g
- Better display (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y5p vs the Vivo Y21a, the Vivo Y21a scores 4 points higher (22/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21a leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Y5p and the Vivo Y21a are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5p is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y5p | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y5p
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y5p
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Y5p
- 3020 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Y5p and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Y5p and the Vivo Y21a are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5p is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y5p or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo Y21a edges out the Huawei Y5p by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Y5p and the Vivo Y21a?
The Huawei Y5p has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Y5p over the Vivo Y21a?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y21a (43/100 vs 12/100).