Realme V21 vs Vivo iQOO Z11
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 51/100 vs 10/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 15/100)
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 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 Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 41 points higher (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (50/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (90/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $290 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (41/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (50/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 41 points (51/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V21 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.