Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Realme V21
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Realme V21, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (86/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Realme V21?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Realme V21?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Realme V21?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Realme V21?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.