Realme V21 vs Samsung Galaxy A71
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A71 leads — 22/100 vs 10/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A71 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (77/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Samsung Galaxy A71 scores 12 points higher (22/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 leads (77/100 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 A71 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (77/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 496392 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Price | — | $470 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 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 A71 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (43/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (77/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Samsung Galaxy A71 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A71 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.