Infinix Hot 40 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40 (2023) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 40 leads — 25/100 vs 10/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Infinix Hot 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Infinix Hot 40
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40 vs the Realme V21, the Infinix Hot 40 scores 15 points higher (25/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 40 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 40 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 40 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13.5 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Hot 40
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Hot 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 Infinix Hot 40 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Hot 40 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 40 is a bit better (55/100 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 Infinix Hot 40 or the Realme V21?
The Infinix Hot 40 is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40 and the Realme V21?
The Infinix Hot 40 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Realme V21?
The Infinix Hot 40 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40 over the Realme V21?
The Infinix Hot 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.