Fairphone 6 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Fairphone 6 (2025) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Fairphone 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Fairphone 6
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Realme V21, the Fairphone 6 scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | $565 | — |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (39/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Realme V21?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.