Realme V21 vs Redmi Note 10S
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Redmi Note 10S (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 10S leads — 22/100 vs 10/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Note 10S has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Redmi Note 10S
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Redmi Note 10S scores 12 points higher (22/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S leads (93/100 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, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 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, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi Note 10S is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Redmi Note 10S?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi Note 10S leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Redmi Note 10S?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.