HMD XR21
#1182
Realme X2 Pro
#996Category Breakdown
HMD XR21
Realme X2 Pro
Performance
83.484.2
Camera
19.167.2
Display
81.390.7
Battery
31.528.1
Build
73.580.5
Connectivity
87.867.5
Audio
87.6100.0
Overall
62.064.7
Summary
- The HMD XR21 features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and a plastic back, weighing 231g, while the Realme X2 Pro has a premium glass front and back with an aluminum frame, weighing 199g.
- The XR21's 6.49-inch IPS LCD display offers a 120Hz refresh rate, whereas the X2 Pro's 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display supports HDR10+ and peaks at 1000 nits brightness, providing a more vibrant viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the XR21 is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, while the X2 Pro utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855+, which enhances gaming and multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 64 MP rear camera, but the X2 Pro offers additional versatility with a telephoto lens and supports 4K video recording, compared to the XR21's 1080p.
- The XR21 has a larger 4800mAh battery with 33W charging, while the X2 Pro has a 4000mAh battery but supports faster 50W charging.
- Software-wise, the XR21 runs Android 12, while the X2 Pro originally launched with Android 9.0 but is upgradable to Android 11, providing a more modern user interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD XR21
Realme X2 Pro
General
Release Date
2024, May 14
2019
Announced
2024, May 14
2019, October 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.49"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.5, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4800 mAh
4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
33W wired, PD2.0, QC3
50W wired, 100% in 35 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
161 x 75.7 x 8.7 mm (6.34 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight
231 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight Black
Lunar White, Neptune Blue, Red Master Edition, Gray Master Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM(max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers)
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass