Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Realme V21
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 10/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic Nova has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Realme V21, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 42 points higher (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme V21 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic Nova | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | — | |
| Display | 10.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1800x2880 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 10100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 530 g | — | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (45/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme V21 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (50/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme V21?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 42 points (52/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Realme V21?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme V21?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Realme V21?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Realme V21?
The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.