Side-by-side technical data
HMD XR21 vs vivo iQOO Z8x
Comparison between HMD XR21 and vivo iQOO Z8x: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HMD and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | XR21 | iQOO Z8x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
HMD XR21, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
vivo iQOO Z8x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 575,000
- against 402,100
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | XR21 | iQOO Z8x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 402,100 | 575,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | — | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | XR21 | iQOO Z8x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 10.5 mm | 9.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.6 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 168 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 231 g | 199.6 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 77 % | 85.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | XR21 | iQOO Z8x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | XR21 | iQOO Z8x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 550 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.49″ | 6.64″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,388 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 406 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | XR21 | iQOO Z8x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | XR21 | iQOO Z8x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | XR21 | iQOO Z8x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | XR21 | iQOO Z8x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | XR21 | iQOO Z8x |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | XR21 | iQOO Z8x |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 599.99 € | — |
| Model numbers | — | V2312A |
