Realme V21 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (2016) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme V21 leads — 10/100 vs 9/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3100); the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3100 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the Realme V21 scores 1 points higher (10/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 28000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 99 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 319 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 145.8×72.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 159 g | |
| Price | — | $220 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
- 3100 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Realme V21 edges out the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 — 9/100.
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.