OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs Realme V21
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 54/100 vs 10/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs the Realme V21, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 44 points higher (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2545677 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Price | $250 | — |
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (49/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (66/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 44 points (54/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (49/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing over the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.