Realme V21 vs Samsung Galaxy A30
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A30 leads — 12/100 vs 10/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP.
Realme V21
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the Samsung Galaxy A30 scores 2 points higher (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 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 A30 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 975 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 165 g | |
| Price | — | $220 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 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 A30 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (93/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Samsung Galaxy A30 edges out the Realme V21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Samsung Galaxy A30 leads on camera score (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A30 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.