Fairphone 4 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Fairphone 4 (2021) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 4 leads — 19/100 vs 10/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Fairphone 4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Fairphone 4
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 9/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Realme V21, the Fairphone 4 scores 9 points higher (19/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 leads (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 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 4 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- 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 4 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (49/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (36/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 4 edges out the Realme V21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.