Honor X8d vs Realme V21
Comparing the Honor X8d (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8d leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X8d has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Honor X8d
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Realme V21, the Honor X8d scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Realme V21 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | $220 | — |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- 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 X8d significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (38/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Realme V21 (68/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Realme V21?
The Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Realme V21?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Realme V21?
The Honor X8d leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Realme V21?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.