Realme V21 vs ZTE V40 Pro

Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE V40 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 10/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP.

The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme V21 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE V40 Pro scores 12 points higher (22/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme V21 ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" TFT 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 11
NFC no no
Dimensions 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Realme V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme V21 over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.