Realme V21 vs Redmi A1
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Redmi A1 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A1 leads — 13/100 vs 10/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP.
Realme V21
Redmi A1
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Redmi A1, the Redmi A1 scores 3 points higher (13/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 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 A1 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Redmi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1
- 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 A1 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Redmi A1?
The Redmi A1 edges out the Realme V21 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Redmi A1?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi A1 — 13/100.
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Redmi A1?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.