Realme V21 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads — 21/100 vs 10/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Note 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Redmi Note 9 Pro scores 11 points higher (21/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (91/100 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 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Price | — | $270 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 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 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.