Nothing Phone (4a) vs Realme V21
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 39/100 vs 10/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Nothing Phone (4a)
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 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 (4a) vs the Realme V21, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 29 points higher (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 29 points (39/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Realme V21?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.