OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite vs Realme V21
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite vs the Realme V21, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite notably outperforms the Realme V21 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7400 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 956756 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | $223 | — |
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite notably outperforms the Realme V21 (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite or the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite or the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite over the Realme V21?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.