Realme V21
#4185
Tecno Spark 5
#4161Category Breakdown
Realme V21
Tecno Spark 5
Performance
65.262.1
Camera
28.430.2
Display
31.256.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.346.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.535.7
Summary
- The Realme V21 features a 6.56-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Tecno Spark 5 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, both offering a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the V21 is powered by a more advanced octa-core CPU at 2.2 GHz and offers up to 8GB of RAM, compared to the Spark 5's 2GB of RAM and a 2.0 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, but the Spark 5 includes additional macro capabilities.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and lack fast charging.
- The V21 runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, while the Spark 5 operates on Android 10 with HIOS 6.1, indicating a more updated software experience for the V21.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme V21
Tecno Spark 5
General
Release Date
N/A
2020, May 04
Announced
N/A
2020, May 04
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.6"
Type
TFT LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
32GB 2GB 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, f/1.8, PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)QVGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
164.7 x 76.3 x 8.8 mm (6.48 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Ice Jadeite, Spark Orange, Vacation Blue, Misty Grey
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 10, HIOS 6.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity