Realme V21 vs Redmi Note 15
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Redmi Note 15 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Redmi Note 15
- Overall rating 10/100
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Redmi Note 15, the Redmi Note 15 scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Redmi Note 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824514 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $229 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Redmi Note 15?
The Redmi Note 15 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Redmi Note 15?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 15 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Redmi Note 15?
The Redmi Note 15 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Redmi Note 15?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 15 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.