OPPO Find X9 Pro vs Vivo X21i

The OPPO Find X9 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OPPO Find X9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,508,681 vs 314,537); the OPPO Find X9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 217g).

The OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OPPO Find X9 Pro

Performance 94
Display 84
Camera 93
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 84

Vivo X21i

Performance 20
Display 82
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 94
Value for money —

What makes OPPO Find X9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3508681 vs 314537
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10800 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6200 vs 3425 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)

What makes Vivo X21i better?

  • Lighter: 159g vs 217g

  • Better portability (94/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Find X9 Pro vs the Vivo X21i, the OPPO Find X9 Pro scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro leads (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Pro (94/100 vs 46/100).

OPPO Find X9 Pro: The OPPO Find X9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification OPPO Find X9 Pro Vivo X21i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 3508681 314537
Geekbench Single 2900 341
Geekbench Multi 10800 779
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2780x1264 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 6200 mAh 3425 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 50W —
DXOMark (camera) 166 —
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 24 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 / ColorOS 15.2 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP69 —
Dimensions 161.3×76.5×8.3 mm 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm
Weight 217 g 159 g
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

OPPO Find X9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Vivo X21i

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera

Display comparison

OPPO Find X9 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Vivo X21i

  • 6.3" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display

Battery and charging

OPPO Find X9 Pro

  • 6200 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 19:04 hrs, total 35:19 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Vivo X21i

  • 3425 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OPPO Find X9 Pro and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OPPO Find X9 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
87/100
3508681 AnTuTu
Vivo X21i MediaTek Helio P60
30/100 -1015.5%
314537 AnTuTu

OPPO Find X9 Pro leads Vivo X21i by 1015.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OPPO Find X9 Pro

$1199

Vivo X21i

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (93/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (83/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Pro (94/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OPPO Find X9 Pro or the Vivo X21i?

The OPPO Find X9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the OPPO Find X9 Pro and the Vivo X21i?

The OPPO Find X9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the OPPO Find X9 Pro or the Vivo X21i?

The OPPO Find X9 Pro leads on camera score (93/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the OPPO Find X9 Pro or the Vivo X21i?

The OPPO Find X9 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the OPPO Find X9 Pro over the Vivo X21i?

The OPPO Find X9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.