Realme V21 vs Vivo S18e
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Vivo S18e (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S18e leads — 31/100 vs 10/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S18e has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Vivo S18e
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Vivo S18e, the Vivo S18e scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme V21 | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e is a bit better (58/100 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 S18e?
The Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Vivo S18e?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo S18e — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo S18e leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Vivo S18e?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S18e is a better fit for everyday use.