Realme V21 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 10/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 65 points higher (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 216 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (63/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (74/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (50/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 65 points (75/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V21 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.