Realme V21 vs Redmi A7
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Redmi A7 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A7 leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).
Realme V21
Redmi A7
- Overall rating 10/100
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Redmi A7, the Redmi A7 scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Redmi A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 310000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $99 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A7
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi A7
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Redmi A7?
The Redmi A7 is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Redmi A7?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi A7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Redmi A7?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.