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HMD XR21 vs Realme 12 Pro

What XR21 does better (5) and where 12 Pro wins (15) — every spec side by side.

HMD XR21
HMD · 2024XR21
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ $650
vs
Realme 12 Pro
Realme · 202412 Pro
8.4Score
15 advantages≈ $690
Higher score
5.7Display7.7
6.9Camera8.2
4.3Battery7.2
9.5Features8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

XR2112 Pro
78.6 × 16810.574 × 161.58.8
XR2112 ProDifference
Height168 mm161.5 mm+6.5 mm
Width78.6 mm74 mm+4.6 mm
Thickness10.5 mm8.8 mm+1.7 mm
Weight231 g190 g+41 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is XR21 better than 12 Pro?

  1. Main camera64 MP vs 50 MP+28%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  3. eSIMYes · 12 Pro: No
  4. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · 12 Pro: No
  5. Pixel density406 ppi vs 394 ppi+3%

Why is 12 Pro better than XR21?

  1. Wired charging33 W vs 67 W2×
  2. RAM6 GB vs 12 GB2×
  3. Storage (max)128 GB vs 512 GB4×
  4. OLED panelNo · XR21: Yes
  5. Optical stabilisationNo · XR21: Yes
  6. Telephoto cameraNo · XR21: Yes
  7. Peak brightness550 nits vs 950 nits+73%
  8. Battery capacity4,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+4%
  9. Weight231 g vs 190 g+22%
  10. Max video1080p vs 4K
  11. Screen size6.5″ vs 6.7″+3%
  12. Process6 nm vs 4 nm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

HMD XR21HMD XR21≈ $6507.4
Realme 12 ProRealme 12 Pro≈ $6908.4
Design
Weight231 g190 g
Thickness10.5 mm8.8 mm
Height168 mm161.5 mm
Width78.6 mm74 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
Ingress protectionIP68IP65
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus—
ColoursMidnight BlackSubmarine Blue, Navigator Beige
Display
Screen size6.5″6.7″
PanelIPS LCDAMOLED
OLED panelNoYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,412 px
Pixel density406 ppi394 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness550 nits950 nits
Screen-to-body ratio77%90.4%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5GQualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 619Adreno 710
Memory
RAM6 GB12 GB
Storage (max)128 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/2.0"
Rear cameras23
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom—2×
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging33 W67 W
Charged in 30 min—79%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Fingerprint sensorSideUnder display
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—realme UI 5.0
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