Realme V21 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads — 37/100 vs 10/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim scores 27 points higher (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme V21 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 15, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (81/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.