This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the vivo V21e and realme 14 5G smartphones.
The vivo V21e features a 6.44-inch display, 64MP main camera, 4,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset.
Meanwhile, the realme 14 5G features a slightly larger 6.67-inch display, 6,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, IP66/68 dust & water resistance and dual-camera setup.
| Specs | vivo V21e | realme 14 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 409 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio and Notch | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 395 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 161.24 x 74.37 x 7.38 mm | 163.15 x 75.65 x 7.97 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 196 g |
| Build | Glass Front with Glossy Plastic Back & Polycarbonate Frame | Glass front, Composite back |
| Durability | IP66/68/69 dust & water resistance | |
| Colors | Roman Black and Diamond Flare | Mecha Silver, Storm Titanium, Warrior Pink |
| Our pick: |
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realme 14 5G The realme 14 5G has a larger display. It is also more durable, while the vivo V21e is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 465 Gold @ 2.3GHz & 6x Kryo 465 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.3GHz , 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 810 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with Funtouch OS 11.1 | Android 15 with realme UI 6.0 |
| Our pick: |
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vivo V21e
The vivo V21e has better performance, although the realme 14 5G has a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.89 Aperture, PD Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120˚ FoV, Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -Dual-tone LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP (27mm, f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) Decorative secondary lens -Dual LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording, EIS/OIS video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
44 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture, EIS, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@30fps Video Recording |
16 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
| Our pick: |
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vivo V21e
Based on the specs, vivo V21e has an ultrawide camera and autofocus on the front camera. Meanwhile, realme 14 5G offers better camera stabilization with OIS. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, & QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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realme 14 5G
The realme 14 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Decorative LED ring at the back (Victory Halo Light) |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh Si/C Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 33W Fast Charging (FlashCharge, 66% in 30 minutes) | 45W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
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realme 14 5G
The realme 14 5G has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱17,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱17,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | May 31, 2021 | April 29, 2025 |
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