Nubia Air vs Realme V21
Comparing the Nubia Air (2025) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Nubia Air
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Realme V21, the Nubia Air scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Realme V21 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Price | $182 | — |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Realme V21 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (85/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Realme V21?
The Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Realme V21?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Realme V21?
The Nubia Air leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Realme V21?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.