Nothing Phone (3) vs Realme V21
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 10/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3)
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Realme V21, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 51 points higher (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Realme V21 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Realme V21 (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (52/100 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 (3) or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 51 points (61/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.