Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.44 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 21489 | Rs. 19994 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21489. The launch Date of the second phone is April 27, 2021. The cost of Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 19994.
Display comparison
Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.44 inches which falls short to Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type where as Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. Vivo's phone has display density of 409 PPI & Realme's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.65% than Vivo's phone ~ 84.8%. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 44 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo V21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 06, 2024 | April 27, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.45 x 162.95 x 7.87 mm | 73.9 x 159.7 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 176 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Pioneer Green, Navigator Beige | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16.7M) | Color E3 AMOLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.65% | ~ 84.8% |
| Glass Type | Schott Xensation UP Display Protection | |
| Features | HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak), HDR 10+ Certification | HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyrometer, Acceleration Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Rain Water Smart Touch, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 64 MP f/1.79 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.2 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-600 Sensor | |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama, Eye Autofocus, Night, Ultra-Wide Night, Ultra Stable Video, Art Portrait Video, Super Macro, Bokeh Portrait, Multi-Style Portrait |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) | 44 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) with Autofocus and LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | WAV, MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MP4, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |