The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X9a | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X9a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 33 W
vivo V21s, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 7.9 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X9a | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 425,000 | 368,414 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 894 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,044 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo 660 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 660 Silver cores at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | X9a | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Silver, Green, Black | Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 161.6 mm | 159.7 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 176 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 84.7 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | X9a | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | X9a | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,404 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 6,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, 1920Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | HDR10+, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X9a | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X9a | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X9a | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | X9a | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 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 B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,500 Mbps Best value | 210 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X9a | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, A2DP, LE, EDR, Hi-Res Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X9a | V21s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMO-NX1 | — |
