Realme V21 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads — 19/100 vs 10/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A21s has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the Samsung Galaxy A21s scores 9 points higher (19/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (95/100 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 Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Realme V21 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 836 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $215 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 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 Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Realme V21 (25/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s edges out the Realme V21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s leads on camera score (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.