The Nokia G21 is the popular G-series 2022 generation and the G20 immediate successor. It is another affordable option from Nokia and resembles a more expensive version of the Nokia G11 in specific ways. The 50MP triple camera, 6.5-inch screen, and 5050 mAh battery are all included in the Nokia G21.
Design-wise, the Nokia G21 resembles the G11 quite a bit. With a glass front, the body is built of a polycarbonate material that comes in Nordic Blue and Dusk colours. The three rear cameras are vertically oriented and rest on a hump on the back. The selfie camera is located in a dewdrop notch on the front.
The display of the Nokia G21 appears to be identical to that of the G11. The 6.5-inch IPS display has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a special refresh rate of 90 Hz, so it can keep up with fast-paced action scenes in movies or video games.
On the rear of the Nokia G21, there are three cameras. A 50-megapixel camera with an f/1.7 aperture is located in the rear camera module. A 2-megapixel depth camera and 2-megapixel macro camera support this camera. For selfies, the front camera has an 8-megapixel resolution. Full HD videos can be recorded by both the front and back cameras.
Nokia G21 Key Specs and Features
- 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels (~270 ppi density)
- Android 11
- Unisoc T606 (12 nm) Octa-core Processor
- 3GB, 4GB, 6GB RAM
- 64GB, 128GB Built-in Storage
- Fingerprint Sensor (side-mounted)
- 50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) Triple Rear Camera
- 8 MP Single Front Camera
- 4G LTE
- 18W Fast Charging Capacity
- 5050 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Hardware and Software
Similar to the G11, the Nokia G21 features an octa-core Unisoc T606 (12nm) processor. The chipset features a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU for graphics along with Cortex-A75 quad-core and Cortex-A55 quad-core processors both clocked at up to 1.6GHz.
The G21 has higher memory and storage space despite having the same chipset. Both the 64GB variant with 3GB or 4GB RAM and the 128GB model with 4GB or 6GB RAM are available for purchase. To increase the amount of storage you have available, a specific slot is offered.
With a 5050 mAh non-removable battery, the Android phone offers long battery life. You should be able to use it all day long on a full charge. Additionally, you get access to 18W quick charging.
The Nokia G21 comes pre-installed with Android 11 or Android 12. Models using Android 11 can also receive the Android 12 upgrade. Nokia is providing two years of OS updates for this smartphone, much like with the G11. This implies that when Android 13 updates are released, you will likely also receive them.
Nokia G21 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Nokia G21:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11
- Processor: Unisoc T606 (12 nm) Octa-core Processor (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MP1
- Memory: 3GB, 4GB, 6GB RAM
- Colours: Nordic Blue, Dusk
- Dimension: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model on)
- Weight: 190 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels (~270 ppi density), ~81.6% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: –
- Foldable Display: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth)
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 8 MP (wide) Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB
- Memory Card Support: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 – LATAM
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 40, 66 – LATAM
- 5G: –
Internet and Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
- 5G: –
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes, FM radio, RDS
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
- Maps: Yes
Sensors and Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: –
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (side mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5050 MAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 18W Fast Charging Capacity