Infinix Hot 40i vs Realme V21
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i (2024) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 40i leads — 19/100 vs 10/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 40i has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Infinix Hot 40i
Realme V21
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Realme V21, the Infinix Hot 40i scores 9 points higher (19/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 40i leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 40i significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 40i significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40i | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Infinix Hot 40i significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Infinix Hot 40i significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Realme V21?
The Infinix Hot 40i edges out the Realme V21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40i and the Realme V21?
The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i over the Realme V21?
The Infinix Hot 40i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.