OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G vs Realme V21
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (2022) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads — 22/100 vs 10/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G vs the Realme V21, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G scores 12 points higher (22/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | $265 | — |
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: —
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G or the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G and the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G or the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G over the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.