Honor 90 Lite vs Realme V21
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite (2023) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Lite leads — 23/100 vs 10/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 90 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Honor 90 Lite
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Realme V21, the Honor 90 Lite scores 13 points higher (23/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Lite leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Realme V21 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | — | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Realme V21 (21/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Realme V21?
The Honor 90 Lite is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Realme V21?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Realme V21?
The Honor 90 Lite leads on camera score (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Realme V21?
The Honor 90 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.