Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Realme V21
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 10/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Realme V21, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 30 points higher (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (62/100 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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 30 points (40/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.