Realme V21 vs Tecno Pova 8
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Tecno Pova 8 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 8 leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Tecno Pova 8
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 25/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Tecno Pova 8, the Tecno Pova 8 scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 8 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 8 leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 8 leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 8 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 8 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 8 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (90/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Tecno Pova 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 835566 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Weight | — | 220 g | |
| Price | — | $295 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 8
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pova 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 8 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 8 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 8 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (60/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 (50/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Tecno Pova 8?
The Tecno Pova 8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Tecno Pova 8?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Tecno Pova 8 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Tecno Pova 8?
The Tecno Pova 8 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Tecno Pova 8?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.