Realme V21 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 17/100)
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Redmi Note 17 Pro scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (50/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 809091 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Price | — | $230 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (71/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (50/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.