Realme V21 vs ZTE S30
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the ZTE S30 (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE S30 leads — 24/100 vs 10/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP.
Realme V21
ZTE S30
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 14/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the ZTE S30, the ZTE S30 scores 14 points higher (24/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 leads (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme V21 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 184 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (36/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (70/100 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 ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the ZTE S30?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the ZTE S30?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.