Honor X8a vs Realme V21
Comparing the Honor X8a (2023) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8a leads — 25/100 vs 10/100 (a 15-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 X8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Honor X8a
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Realme V21, the Honor X8a scores 15 points higher (25/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X8a | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (40/100 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 Honor X8a notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 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 X8a or the Realme V21?
The Honor X8a is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Realme V21?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Realme V21?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Realme V21?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.