The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | XR21 | T3x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
HMD XR21, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 406 ppi
- against 393 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP64
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
vivo T3x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 575,000
- against 402,100
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | XR21 | T3x |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 943 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,748 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU 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 | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | — | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | XR21 | T3x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Red, Green, Brown |
| Body Thickness | 10.5 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 168 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 231 g | 199 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 77 % | 86.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | XR21 | T3x |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | XR21 | T3x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 550 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.49″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 406 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | XR21 | T3x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | XR21 | T3x |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | T3x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | XR21 | T3x |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| 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 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| 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 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, NFC, Infrared, Computer Sync, USB Mass Storage, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | XR21 | T3x |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | XR21 | T3x |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 599.99 € | — |
| Model numbers | — | V2338 |
