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Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:6.5 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB)
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

90%

5.4

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 89% of smartphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

25%

4.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

3.9

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

3.5

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 91%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 70%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

25%

4.5

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

3.9

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

3.5

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

5.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 79% of models
Popularity:
Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 8.3 points, which is higher than 78.7% of smartphones.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.0
Brand name
Nokia
Processor model
Unisoc T606
This smartphone uses the Unisoc T606 processor model which is slower than processors in 84.8% of smartphones and equal to processors in 3.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
1.6 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 1.6 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 95.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 55.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.5 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.5 inches which is smaller than the screens of 80% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1600 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1600 px which is lower than that of 87.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.7% of smartphones.
Pixel density
270 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 270 ppi which is lower than that of 79% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,050 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,050 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 58.4% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.5% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
164.6 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164.6 mm which is taller than 65.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
75.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.9 mm which is narrower than 50.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.5 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.5 mm which is thicker than 60.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
190 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 190 g which is lighter than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 4.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
98,400 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 98,400 cm³ which is larger than 54.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
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Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (126 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    126 vs 99.5
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 2x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • 4x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (128 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    128 KB vs 32 KB
  • 1% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5050 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,050 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 53.4% more popular
    Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.35 vs 5.4).
    8.35 vs 5.44
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 2x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 4x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (128 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    128 KB vs 32 KB
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (126 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    126 vs 99.5
  • 1% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5050 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,050 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 3.2% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (190 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    190 g vs 196.2 g
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T606 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T606 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.97 vs 7.3).
    6.97 vs 7.34
  • 0% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (8.00 vs 8.000).
    8 vs 8
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T606 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T606 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 59.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (378 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    378 vs 942
  • 87.2% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (400 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    400 vs 3,115
  • 33.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 75% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 41.8% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1600 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 47.3% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,335 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,335 vs 2,533
  • 50% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (12.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    12.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 38.7% lower PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (2,691 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    2,691 vs 4,389
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x1.6 GHz & 6x1.6 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x1.6 GHz & 6x1.6 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 1 fewer memory channels
    This smartphone supports fewer memory channels than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone supports 2 channels.
    1 vs 2
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 39.4% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    400 nits vs 660 nits
  • 31.6% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (270 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    270 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 0.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 600 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    400 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    February 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 1 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (164.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    164.6 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm

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09/03/2022
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Nokia G21 Review: Affordable Smartphone with Pure Android
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What we like about Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB)

  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting up to 3 days with moderate use
  • Clean, near-stock Android experience with very little bloatware
  • Smooth scrolling experience provided by the 90Hz refresh rate display
  • Solid build quality featuring a grippy, textured back panel
  • Reliable security with a responsive side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Affordable price point for a functional entry-level device
  • Includes essential hardware like a 3.5mm headphone jack and dedicated microSD slot

What we don't like about Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB)

  • Poor display brightness (400 nits) makes it difficult to use in direct sunlight
  • Low-end Unisoc T606 processor results in navigation lag and poor gaming performance
  • Low screen resolution (720p) is not as sharp as competitors at the same price
  • Disappointing video quality with a lack of software stabilization
  • Slow charging speeds, especially since only a 10W charger is included despite 18W support
  • Inconsistent camera performance, particularly with autofocus and low-light shots
  • Weak and thin-sounding single bottom-firing speaker

Verdict

The Nokia G21 (4GB + 64GB) is a budget-friendly 4G smartphone featuring a large 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution (720 x 1600 pixels), powered by a Unisoc T606 octa-core processor. Key characteristics include a substantial 5050mAh battery, providing up to three days of usage, a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor, and a clean, bloatware-free Android experience with guaranteed security and OS updates. The main pros are the exceptional battery life, solid build quality, dedicated microSD slot for storage expansion up to 512GB, a 3.5mm audio jack, and dual SIM support. Cons include an underwhelming display maximum brightness, relatively slow charging with the included 10W charger (though it supports 18W), an underpowered GPU not ideal for demanding games, and the absence of an ultrawide camera and 5G connectivity.

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