Nothing Phone (2a) vs Realme V21
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) 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) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Nothing Phone (2a)
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Realme V21, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 30 points higher (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | — | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (54/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 30 points (40/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.