HMD XR21
#1182
Honor X30 Max
#1087Category Breakdown
HMD XR21
Honor X30 Max
Performance
83.487.3
Camera
19.162.7
Display
81.376.7
Battery
31.533.7
Build
73.565.8
Connectivity
87.882.5
Audio
87.670.7
Overall
62.063.3
Summary
- The HMD XR21 features a 6.49-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals compared to the 7.09-inch IPS LCD of the Honor X30 Max, which supports HDR10 but is limited to 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the XR21 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, while the X30 Max uses a MediaTek Dimensity 900; both offer 128GB of storage but differ in RAM configurations.
- The camera systems are similar with 64 MP rear sensors, but the X30 Max can record 4K video, whereas the XR21 is limited to 1080p.
- The XR21 has a slightly smaller 4800mAh battery compared to the X30 Max's 5000mAh, but it supports faster charging at 33W versus 22.5W.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the XR21 on Android 12 and the X30 Max on Android 11 with Magic UI 5.0, impacting the software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the XR21 is heavier at 231g compared to the 228g of the X30 Max.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD XR21
Honor X30 Max
General
Release Date
2024, May 14
2021, October 28
Announced
2024, May 14
2021, October 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.49"
7.09"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~356 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4800 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD2.0, QC3
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
174.4 x 84.9 x 8.3 mm (6.87 x 3.34 x 0.33 in)
Weight
231 g
228 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Midnight Black
Black, Blue, Silver/Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12
Android 11, Magic UI 5.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass