Realme V21
#4185
Tecno Pova
#3092Category Breakdown
Realme V21
Tecno Pova
Performance
65.274.1
Camera
28.447.6
Display
31.267.2
Battery
33.737.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.352.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.543.8
Summary
- The Realme V21 features a 6.56-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Tecno Pova has a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Realme V21 is powered by an octa-core CPU at 2.2 GHz, whereas the Tecno Pova utilizes a Mediatek Helio G80 chipset with a slightly lower clock speed.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Tecno Pova offers additional camera capabilities with a macro lens and higher video recording resolution at 1440p.
- The Realme V21 has a 5000 mAh battery, while the Tecno Pova boasts a larger 6000 mAh battery with faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Realme V21 runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, whereas the Tecno Pova operates on Android 10 with HIOS 7.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the Realme device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme V21
Tecno Pova
General
Release Date
N/A
2020, October 03
Announced
N/A
2020, October 03
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.8"
Type
TFT LCD
IPS LCD, 480 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
N/A
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP or 16 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)4th unknown camera
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
171.2 x 77.6 x 9.4 mm (6.74 x 3.06 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Magic Blue, Speed Purple, Dazzle Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 10, HIOS 7.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass