Realme V21 vs Redmi 8A
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Redmi 8A (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 8A leads — 14/100 vs 10/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP.
Realme V21
Redmi 8A
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Redmi 8A, the Redmi 8A scores 4 points higher (14/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Realme V21 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 795 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Realme V21 (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Redmi 8A?
The Redmi 8A edges out the Realme V21 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Redmi 8A?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi 8A — 14/100.
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Redmi 8A?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.