Realme V21 vs ZTE Blade V50
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-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 ZTE Blade V50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
ZTE Blade V50
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | — | |
| 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 | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 178 g | |
| Price | — | $351 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The ZTE Blade V50 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.