Realme V21 vs Vivo S17e
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Vivo S17e (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17e leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S17e has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Vivo S17e
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Vivo S17e, the Vivo S17e scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17e leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S17e significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17e significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17e and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S17e notably outperforms the Realme V21 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme V21 | Vivo S17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.2×74.9×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S17e
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S17e
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S17e significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17e significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17e and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S17e notably outperforms the Realme V21 (77/100 vs 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 Vivo S17e?
The Vivo S17e significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Vivo S17e?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo S17e — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Vivo S17e?
The Vivo S17e leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Vivo S17e?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S17e is a better fit for everyday use.