Category Breakdown
itel P38 Pro
Realme V21
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.567.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.359.4
Summary
- The itel P38 Pro features a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Realme V21 has a slightly smaller 6.56-inch TFT LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the itel is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Realme V21 offers more RAM options (4GB, 6GB, or 8GB) and a faster octa-core CPU.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Realme V21 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor and an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the itel's 5 MP.
- The itel P38 Pro has a larger 6000 mAh battery, while the Realme V21 has a 5000 mAh battery.
- On the software front, the itel runs on Android 11 (Go edition), whereas the Realme V21 operates on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
itel P38 Pro
Realme V21
General
Release Date
2022
N/A
Announced
2022
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.8"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.2 GHz
GPU
IMG8322
N/A
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP0.3 MP
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mint Green, Ocean Blue, Night Black
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
OS Version
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

