Fairphone 3+ vs Realme V21
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ (2020) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 3+ leads — 13/100 vs 10/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Fairphone 3+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Fairphone 3+
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Realme V21, the Fairphone 3+ scores 3 points higher (13/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Realme V21 (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | — | |
| Price | $489 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Realme V21 (26/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 3+ edges out the Realme V21 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 3+ leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.