Realme V21
#3024
Tecno Spark 5
#3383Category Breakdown
Realme V21
Tecno Spark 5
Performance
64.860.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.458.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Ice Jadeite, Spark Orange, Vacation Blue, Misty Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 10, HIOS 6.1
OS Version
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 10, HIOS 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes