{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-narzo-100x-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-24T23:11:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo 100x vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo 100x is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme Narzo 100x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 78,999 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Narzo 100x",
            "slug": "realme-narzo-100x",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-narzo-100x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-10_27_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 78999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-23T05:36:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 43.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 15, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "166.4 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "224 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.81 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 144Hz Up to 1200 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Panda-1681 Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, realme UI 7.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC, dedicated slot."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, AI Camera, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, 4P lens.",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear and front), 720p@120fps slow motion."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Battery 8000 mAh (non-removable.)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W SUPERVOOC wired charging, USB Power Delivery (PD) support, reverse charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-USIM), Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light sensor, compass, gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_20_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:23:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 47,
                "overall": 69.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 14, 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "169 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2400 x 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, One UI 3.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB LPDDR5",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-narzo-100x",
        "margin": 4.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-100x": 63,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 66
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-100x": 79,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 91
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-100x": 81.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 52.9
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-100x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-100x": 87,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-100x": 43.8,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-100x": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 47
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-100x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme Narzo 100x costs PKR 91,000 less.",
        "Realme Narzo 100x packs a 4,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme Narzo 100x charges 20W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo 100x or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 100x comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme Narzo 100x and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 100x is listed at PKR 78,999 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G at PKR 169,999. That makes Realme Narzo 100x cheaper by PKR 91,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo 100x or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme Narzo 100x uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme Narzo 100x or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 100x leads on battery. Realme Narzo 100x carries a 8000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G a 4000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo 100x or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo 100x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) while Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}