vivo Y 21 256GB vs Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the vivo Y 21 256GB is cheaper by SAR 261 (prices checked 13 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
vivo Y 21 256GB if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 261
- More space for photos and apps (256 GB vs 8 GB)
- More memory for multitasking (16 GB vs 4 GB)
The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartphones · Huawei
Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB- Storage:
- 8 GB
- Memory (RAM):
- 16 GB
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,191
Key differences
Storage
✓ 256 GB8 GBMemory (RAM)
4 GB✓ 16 GBScreen size
6.68 in6.75 in
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 930 | SAR 1,191 |
| Storage | ✓ 256 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | ✓ 16 GB |
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | — |
| Battery capacity | 6,500 mAh | — |
| Wired charging | 44 W | — |
| 5G | Yes | — |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Screen size | 6.68 in | 6.75 in |
| Display type | — | OLED |
| Resolution | 1608 x 720 | 1272 x 2756 |
| Screen refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Operating system | Android 16 | 14.2 |
| Colour | Gold | Black |
| Dimensions | 16.6 x 7.6 x 0.8 centimeters cm | 7.5 x 7.5 x 16.3 centimeters cm |
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in storage between the vivo Y 21 256GB and the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB?
Storage is higher on the vivo Y 21 256GB: 256 GB vs 8 GB on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in main camera between the vivo Y 21 256GB and the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB?
No difference here: main camera is 50 MP on both.
What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the vivo Y 21 256GB and the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB?
Memory (RAM) is higher on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB: 16 GB vs 4 GB on the vivo Y 21 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in screen size between the vivo Y 21 256GB and the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB?
Screen size is higher on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB: 6.75 in vs 6.68 in on the vivo Y 21 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.