Category Breakdown
HMD XR21
vivo T2
Performance
83.488.6
Camera
19.193.2
Display
81.384.1
Battery
31.531.1
Build
73.565.8
Connectivity
87.862.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
62.067.0
Summary
- The HMD XR21 features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and a weight of 231g, while the vivo T2 is lighter at 186g with a glass front and plastic back.
- Both devices have a 120Hz refresh rate, but the XR21 uses an IPS LCD display, whereas the T2 boasts an AMOLED panel, offering better contrast and colors.
- In terms of performance, the XR21 is powered by the Snapdragon 695 with 6GB RAM, while the T2 uses the Helio G99 with 8GB RAM, providing a slight edge in multitasking.
- Camera-wise, both have a 64 MP main sensor, but the T2 includes OIS and additional lenses for macro and depth, allowing for more versatile photography.
- The XR21 has a larger 4800mAh battery with 33W charging, compared to the T2's 4600mAh battery and faster 66W charging.
- Finally, the XR21 runs on Android 12, while the T2 operates on Android 13 with Funtouch 13, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD XR21
vivo T2
General
Release Date
2024, May 14
2023, October 23
Announced
2024, May 14
2023, October 23
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.49"
6.62"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Schott Xensation Up
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
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, (wide), PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama
Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4800 mAh
4600 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD2.0, QC3
66W wired, 50% in 19 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
162.5 x 75.8 x 7.7 mm (6.40 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight
231 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Midnight Black
Black Onyx, Sea Green, Lavender Glow
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 / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
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
5.2, 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, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

