Realme V21 vs Redmi Note 13R
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Redmi Note 13R (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 10/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Redmi Note 13R
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 19 points higher (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme V21 | Redmi Note 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Redmi Note 13R?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Redmi Note 13R leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Redmi Note 13R?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.