Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Realme V21
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Nova 15 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Realme V21, the Huawei Nova 15 Max scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme V21 (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | — | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 232 g | — | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 Huawei Nova 15 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme V21 (62/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (50/100 vs 10/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme V21?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme V21?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme V21?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Realme V21?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.