Realme V21 vs Vivo X100s
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Vivo X100s (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X100s leads — 63/100 vs 10/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X100s has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X100s has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Vivo X100s
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Vivo X100s, the Vivo X100s scores 53 points higher (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X100s leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100s leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X100s leads (59/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X100s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X100s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X100s notably outperforms the Realme V21 (59/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 and the Vivo X100s are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X100s is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Vivo X100s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2351914 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7315 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Price | — | $699 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X100s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X100s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X100s
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X100s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (46/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X100s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (80/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X100s notably outperforms the Realme V21 (59/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 and the Vivo X100s are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X100s is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Vivo X100s?
The Vivo X100s significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 53 points (63/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Vivo X100s?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo X100s — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Vivo X100s?
The Vivo X100s leads on camera score (80/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V21 or the Vivo X100s?
The Vivo X100s leads on performance (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Vivo X100s?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X100s is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.