OPPO Find X9 vs Vivo X21i

The OPPO Find X9 (2026) 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 leads — 83/100 vs 29/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the OPPO Find X9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,400,423 vs 232,802); the OPPO Find X9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 207g).

The OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 54 points (83/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Find X9
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 78
Portability 55
Value for money 78
Vivo X21i
Performance 17
Display 82
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 94
Value for money
What makes OPPO Find X9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3400423 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3425 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 207g

  • Better portability (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Find X9 vs the Vivo X21i, the OPPO Find X9 scores 54 points higher (83/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 leads (93/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (93/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 (94/100 vs 55/100).

OPPO Find X9: The OPPO Find X9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X21i: The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OPPO Find X9 Vivo X21i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 3400423 232802
Geekbench Single 3228 341
Geekbench Multi 9553 779
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2780x1264 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 3425 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 50W
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 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.0×73.9×8.0 mm 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm
Weight 207 g 159 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
OPPO Find X9
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Vivo X21i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Display comparison
OPPO Find X9
  • 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
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
78
battery
Vivo X21i
  • 3425 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

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

OPPO Find X9 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
83/100
3400423 AnTuTu
Vivo X21i MediaTek Helio P60
29/100 -1360.7%
232802 AnTuTu

OPPO Find X9 leads Vivo X21i by 1360.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OPPO Find X9
$999
Vivo X21i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (93/100 vs 17/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (78/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (78/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the OPPO Find X9 (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Find X9 or the Vivo X21i?

The OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 54 points (83/100 vs 29/100).

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

The OPPO Find X9 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo X21i — 29/100.

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

The OPPO Find X9 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).

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

The OPPO Find X9 leads on performance (93/100 vs 17/100).

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

The OPPO Find X9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.