Realme V21 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 25/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme V21 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (43/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (50/100 vs 25/100).
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 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.