Realme 16 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Realme 16 (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16 leads — 39/100 vs 10/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme 16
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Realme V21, the Realme 16 scores 29 points higher (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | — | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Price | $199 | — |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- 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, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (38/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (60/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (71/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Realme V21?
The Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 29 points (39/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Realme V21?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Realme V21?
The Realme 16 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Realme V21?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.