Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB) vs HMD XR21

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Side by side comparison between Honor Robot Phone vs HMD XR21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/19/2026 12:28 PM, updated: 8/20/2026 4:08 PM

Compare HMD XR21 X Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.31"
OLED

1216x2640

200
MP

50mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

7060
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points HMD XR21 Compare Honor Robot Phone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.49"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)

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27 Advantages Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	vs	8 Advantages HMD XR21
+4.61GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)132% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+16GB LPDDR5X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+1TB (964GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)9% Thinner	vs	10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+LTPO OLEDAdvantage LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1216x2640 pixels24% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+461 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	406 PPI
+(triple camera) 200MP + 200MP + 50MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 64MP + 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.28" inches56% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 50MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 14
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+7060 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4800 mAh
+120W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	33W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+4 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+6.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 6.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
248 grams (8.68 ounces)	vs	+231 grams (8.09 ounces)7% Lighter
6.31"	vs	+6.49"3% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
IP54 certified	vs	+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

120Hz

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

5G Sub6 / 5G SA/NSA

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
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Model	Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
Other model names	荣耀Robot Phone APH-AN00	HMD XR21 TA-1592
Country or region available	China	(Global, International)
Brand	Honor	HMD
Release date	8/18/2026, Announced: 8/12/2026	5/1/2024, Announced: 5/14/2024
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.9 x 151.4 millimeters (2.87 x 5.96 in)	78.58 x 168 millimeters (3.09 x 6.61 in)
Weight	248 grams (8.68 ounces)	231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
Display type	LTPO OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.31" inches	6.49" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1216x2640 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	461 PPI	406 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Giant Rhinoceros Glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	6800nits[peak] HDR8	450nits[typ], 550nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
System version	Android 16	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	MagicOS 10	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) (3nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.61GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 840 (1.2GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
RAM memory	16GB LPDDR5X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1TB (964GB available) UFS 4.0	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 200 megapixels 200MP periscope telephoto f/2.662mm1/1.4"PDAFOIS2.7x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.0122°PDAF	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.28" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60/120fps 4K@24/25/30/50/60fps (LogC3) 1080p@30/60/120/240fps	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	4 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	6.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7060 mAh	4800 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Gray	• Colors: Midnight Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)	HMD XR21
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB) vs HMD XR21

Side by side comparison between Honor Robot Phone vs HMD XR21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Honor Robot Phone (APH-AN00 1TB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate