OnePlus Nord 4 vs Realme V21
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 4 (2024) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads — 45/100 vs 10/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 4 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus Nord 4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
OnePlus Nord 4
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 4 vs the Realme V21, the OnePlus Nord 4 scores 35 points higher (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 4 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1645573 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14.1 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2150 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | $498 | — |
OnePlus Nord 4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Nord 4
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Nord 4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (26/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (63/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord 4 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 35 points (45/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 4 and the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord 4 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord 4 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord 4 leads on performance (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 4 over the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.