Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Vivo X21i

The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 29/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 232,802); the Realme Neo7 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 205g).

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 88
Vivo X21i
Performance 17
Display 82
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 94
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3425 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 205g

  • Better portability (94/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Vivo X21i, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 41 points higher (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (84/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (94/100 vs 50/100).

Realme Neo7 Turbo: The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X21i: The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo7 Turbo Vivo X21i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 2502910 232802
Geekbench Single 2233 341
Geekbench Multi 7478 779
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2800 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 3425 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 24 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm
Weight 205 g 159 g
Launch price $270
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo X21i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo X21i
  • 6.3" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Vivo X21i
  • 3425 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100
2502910 AnTuTu
Vivo X21i MediaTek Helio P60
29/100 -975.1%
232802 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Vivo X21i by 975.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Neo7 Turbo
$270
Vivo X21i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (84/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (35/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (85/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (94/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Vivo X21i?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Vivo X21i?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X21i — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Vivo X21i?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Vivo X21i?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Vivo X21i?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.