Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Realme V21
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 18/100 vs 10/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Realme V21, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 8 points higher (18/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | — | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (45/100 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 Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (50/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Realme V21?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Realme V21 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Realme V21?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Realme V21?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Realme V21?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.