ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Realme V21
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (2024) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads — 59/100 vs 10/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs the Realme V21, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 scores 49 points higher (59/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (39/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (58/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Realme V21?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 49 points (59/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the Realme V21?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Realme V21?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Realme V21?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 over the Realme V21?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.