Realme C73 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Realme C73 (2025) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 29/100 vs 10/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 13 MP.
Realme C73
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Realme V21, the Realme C73 scores 19 points higher (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C73 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C73 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme C73 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Price | $120 | — |
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 C73 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C73 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Realme V21?
The Realme C73 is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Realme V21?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Realme V21?
The Realme C73 leads on camera score (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Realme V21?
The Realme C73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.