Realme Neo7 vs Vivo X21i

The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 29/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,549,313 vs 232,802); the Realme Neo7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 213g).

The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 38 points (67/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 45
Value for money
Vivo X21i
Performance 17
Display 82
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 94
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2549313 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7315 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7000 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 (68/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
  • Lighter: 159g vs 213g

  • Better portability (94/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Vivo X21i, the Realme Neo7 scores 38 points higher (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (84/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Vivo X21i (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (94/100 vs 45/100).

Realme Neo7: The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X21i: The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo7 Vivo X21i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 2549313 232802
Geekbench Single 2250 341
Geekbench Multi 7315 779
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 3425 mAh
Charging 80W
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 / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm
Weight 213 g 159 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo X21i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo X21i
  • 6.3" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Vivo X21i
  • 3425 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme Neo7 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
67/100
2549313 AnTuTu
Vivo X21i MediaTek Helio P60
29/100 -995.1%
232802 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 leads Vivo X21i by 995.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (68/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (94/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 38 points (67/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X21i — 29/100.

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

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

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

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

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the Vivo X21i?

The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.