Realme 12x vs Realme V21
Comparing the Realme 12x (2024) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12x leads — 29/100 vs 10/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme 12x has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme 12x
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Realme 12x vs the Realme V21, the Realme 12x scores 19 points higher (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12x leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 12x significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12x notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Realme 12x is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 12x | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | — | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.1×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 12x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Realme 12x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 12x
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12x significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12x notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12x is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 12x or the Realme V21?
The Realme 12x is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 12x and the Realme V21?
The Realme 12x has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12x or the Realme V21?
The Realme 12x leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12x over the Realme V21?
The Realme 12x is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.