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Nokia G21

Specifications

Nokia G21
Nokia G21 (G Series)
Processor
UNISOC T606 8 x 1.6 GHz, Cortex-A75 / A55
Graphics adapter
ARM Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
4 GB 
Display
6.50 inch 20:9, 1600 x 720 pixel 270 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, 180 Hz sampling rate, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Storage
64 GB eMMC Flash, 64 GB 
, 49 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5mm audio jack, Card Reader: microSD up to 512 MB, dedicated, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: acceleration sensor, proximity sensor
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0, 2G (850/​900/​1800/​1900), 3G (B1/​B5/​B8), 4G (B1/​B3/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B20/​B28/​B38/​B40/​B41) , Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.5 x 164.6 x 75.9
Battery
5050 mAh Lithium-Polymer, 18 Watt charging
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix f/​1.8, phase comparison-AF, LED-flash, Videos @1080p/​30fps (Camera 1); 2.0MP, macro lens (Camera 2); 2.0MP, depth of field (Camera 3)
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix Videos @1080p/​30fps
Additional features
Speakers: mono speaker, Keyboard: virtual keyboard, charger, USB cable, SIM tool, 24 Months Warranty, LTE Cat 4 (150Mbps/​50Mbps) ; FM radio; SAR 0.339 W/kg (head), 1.048 W/kg (body), fanless
Weight
190 g
Price
169 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 63.97% - average
Average of 19 scores (from 28 reviews)
price: 55%, performance: 63%, features: 61%, display: 69% mobility: 86%, workmanship: 71%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 93%

Reviews for the Nokia G21

78.5% 诺基亚G21智能手机评论。纤细的4G手机以明亮的屏幕让人信服 | Notebookcheck
凭借超长的更新承诺,诺基亚G21旨在从众多低价4G手机中脱颖而出。与它的前辈相比,诺基亚G21终于获得了更快的Wi-Fi和时尚的外壳。我们在这篇评论中仔细看看这款不足200欧元的中档智能手机。
60% Nokia G21 review: A low-cost letdown
Source: Expert Reviews English EN→zh-CN
That being said, I don’t think the Nokia G21’s cameras can do enough to outweigh the phone’s long list of negatives. Yes, the design is rather nice and the clean Android installation is always a positive, but the phone’s so-so performance and weak battery life don’t help the Nokia G21 pull away from the competition. Besides, we haven’t mentioned the display. I don’t say this often, but the Nokia G21’s screen is really quite poor, and that alone is enough to stop the phone from earning any sort of recommendation, no matter how cheap it might be. Do yourself a favour and pick up the Moto G31 instead – it might not have a 90Hz display like the Nokia, but it’s an OLED, so your eyes (and sanity) will thank you for it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Nokia G21 review: A low-cost letdown
Source: Expert Reviews English EN→zh-CN
That being said, I don’t think the Nokia G21’s cameras can do enough to outweigh the phone’s long list of negatives. Yes, the design is rather nice and the clean Android installation is always a positive, but the phone’s so-so performance and weak battery life don’t help the Nokia G21 pull away from the competition. Besides, we haven’t mentioned the display. I don’t say this often, but the Nokia G21’s screen is really quite poor, and that alone is enough to stop the phone from earning any sort of recommendation, no matter how cheap it might be. Do yourself a favour and pick up the Moto G31 instead – it might not have a 90Hz display like the Nokia, but it’s an OLED, so your eyes (and sanity) will thank you for it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Nokia G21 Review
Source: Mobygyaan English EN→zh-CN
Now that we know about all the important details and specifications of the newly launched Nokia G21, let’s answer the most important question: whether or not you should consider getting the Nokia G21 for yourself? The shortest possible answer is yes, the Nokia G21 offers a stock-android software experience along with smooth performance during the day to day usage. Meanwhile, the 5050mAh battery paired with a relatively capable processor allows more work to be done in between charges. This leads us to say that the Nokia G21 only makes sense as a daily driver if you have a pretty limited budget and are particularly looking for a clean UI experience paired with a large battery and an adequately powerful processor or if you are a brand loyalist. However, if you are ready to increase your budget a bit you can get your hands on some better alternatives like the Moto G52, Redmi Note 11 or Oppo K10.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/01/2022
60% Nokia G21 is a budget phone. But is this what buyers need? We answer in our review
Source: The Indian Express English EN→zh-CN
If your budget is strictly in the Rs 12,000 range, and you want Android without bloatware experience, the Nokia G21 is an option to consider. This is perhaps okay for someone getting their first smartphone. But remember, Motorola also has its G31, now available at a lower starting price of Rs 10,999. This one too has a ‘clean’ Android experience to offer coupled with a better processor. Nokia G21’s other problem is that many of the older Redmi 10, and Realme 8i are retailing in a similar price zone, and offer better processors and specifications.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Nokia G21 review: one for brand loyalists
Source: 91mobiles English EN→zh-CN
The Nokia G21 is not the most ideal choice for a budget smartphone as it falls short in terms of performance, cameras, and display quality. However, the device excels in providing a clean software experience, decently good battery life, and a robust build. Users with more processor-intrinsic needs can look to the POCO M3 Pro 5G (review) but brand loyalists can consider the Nokia G21.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
60% Nokia G21 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English EN→zh-CN
It’s been said again and again, but only becomes more true with every passing month: the budget smartphone market is enormously competitive. In 2022, it takes more than ever before to remain relevant and stand out – and on balance the Nokia G21 achieves neither. Pairing a weak camera, poor performance and an underwhelming display for the asking price of £149.99 leaves the G21 feeling like a time-traveller from years past. Other than its sturdy build quality, promise of long software updates and great battery life, it has few qualities to its name.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
73% Nokia G21 Review: Ideal budget smartphone?
Source: The Mobile Indian English EN→zh-CN
Nokia’s budget smartphone portfolio has been slowly expanding in India off late. The latest one the Finnish company added to its G-series family of phones is the Nokia G21. The Nokia G21 price in India starts at Rs 12,999 and looks to be a promising smartphone. But how does that convert to practical usage? Let’s have a look. The Nokia G21 is definitely a good smartphone for its price and offers a very good battery backup. Having said that we feel camera performance could have been slightly better.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 85% workmanship: 70%
56% Nokia G21 Review: Back In The Game?
Source: Think Digit English EN→zh-CN
The Nokia G21 is priced at Rs 12,999 and is available in two colours: Nordic Blue and Dusk with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. We have been using the Nokia G21 for more than a week now, testing its real-world performance and seeing how it handles day-to-day tasks. Let’s take a look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/26/2022
Rating: Total score: 56% price: 55% performance: 48% workmanship: 62%
60% Nokia G21 review
Source: Techradar English EN→zh-CN
The Nokia G21 is an affordable 4G Android phone, the kind that may make a lot of sense if you want to buy SIM-free, putting an end to the days of paying big mobile bills each month. We’re always game for this kind of Android, but the Nokia G21 isn’t one of the best. The screen is too dull to keep up with rival headsets. It’s something you’ll likely notice every time you use the phone outdoors. Display color is slightly weak, too, although may not prove off-putting if you like a laidback appearance. The Nokia G21 also has an unusual Unisoc processor that means you miss out on 5G. Handling demanding games isn’t this phone’s forte, and in this regard the speaker doesn’t help either; it isn’t loud and it’s rather thin sounding.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Nokia G21 review: Cheap and cheerful or a low-cost letdown?
Source: T3 English EN→zh-CN
Delivering a verdict on a phone at this price isn't easy: of course, it's a long way behind the best smartphones on the market, but then it's also a fair margin behind other budget phones that for only a small sum more will deliver much greater results. In terms of its performance and camera quality we might give the Nokia G21 two stars out of five, but as far as value for money goes it's more like a four-star phone. Still, that sums it up as a low-cost letdown overall. That said, if you're not going to ask much from a basic handset – and this Nokia will send messages, take calls, and browse the web happily enough – then the G21 may find a place with some buyers where it fits the bill.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Nokia G21 review
Source: Tech Advisor English EN→zh-CN
With three-day battery life, a balanced processor, and a big screen, the Nokia G21 feels like a solid smartphone on the budget end – but it won’t excite. A restrictive 720p resolution and a camera that’s got plenty of megapixels but not a lot to show for it, however, render it a competent work phone that you won’t readily be reaching for after the day is done.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/29/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Nokia G21 review: A low-cost letdown
Source: Expert Reviews English EN→zh-CN
That being said, I don’t think the Nokia G21’s cameras can do enough to outweigh the phone’s long list of negatives. Yes, the design is rather nice and the clean Android installation is always a positive, but the phone’s so-so performance and weak battery life don’t help the Nokia G21 pull away from the competition. Besides, we haven’t mentioned the display. I don’t say this often, but the Nokia G21’s screen is really quite poor, and that alone is enough to stop the phone from earning any sort of recommendation, no matter how cheap it might be. Do yourself a favour and pick up the Moto G31 instead – it might not have a 90Hz display like the Nokia, but it’s an OLED, so your eyes (and sanity) will thank you for it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Nokia G21 Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English EN→zh-CN
The Nokia G21 launched in the UK not too long ago, while the expected price of this phone would be around $199 (Rs 14,999 in India) approx. With that said, let’s head toward primary specs. In terms of design and display, the phone looks good and offers a 6.5-inches HD+ IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and 400 nits brightness. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera and on the back, there is a 50MP main camera setup supported by a 2MP depth and 2MP macro lens. Under the hood, you are getting a 12nm Unisoc T606 entry-level chipset with a great processing power for daily uses. The phone runs on Android 11 OS without any custom UI support. With this, you will get a Li-Po 5050 mAh battery with an 18W fast charging. The Nokia G21 smartphone is available in Nordic Blue and Dusk color shade options.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/17/2022
60% Preiswertes Smartphone mit purem Android
Source: Inside Handy German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
84% Passables Einsteiger-Smartphone
Source: Chip.de German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/26/2022
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 87% features: 77% display: 84% mobility: 97%
Nokia G21 im Test: Was ist drin für 170 Euro?
Source: Computerbild German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2022
Nokia G21 Der Budget Allrounder
Source: A1 Blog German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2022
80% Flottes Einsteiger-Handy mit 90 Hz
Source: Tech Stage German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
50% Nokia G21
Source: Tudo Celular Portuegese PT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 50%
La recensione di Nokia G21: il prezzo basso necessita compromessi
Source: Techprincess IT Italian IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/14/2022
60% Nokia G21 - teveel compromissen
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/02/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Nokia G21 - wielki powrót legendarnej marki czy znowu smartfon dla seniora?
Source: ITHardware.pl Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/21/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
Nokia G21 - jellegtelen
Source: MobilArena HU HU→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2022
Rating: price: 60% display: 50% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Lý do nên mua Nokia G21 là gì?
Source: Viettelstore VN→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/16/2022
5 lý do bạn nên cân nhắc Nokia G21 ở thời điểm hiện tại
Source: FPT shop VN→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/06/2022
Mở hộp Nokia G21: Lựa chọn tốt cho trải nghiệm người dùng
Source: FPT shop VN→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/25/2022
Nokia G21 có gì mới: Thiết kế đậm chất Nokia, màn hình 90Hz, pin dùng 3 ngày và mức giá chỉ hơn 4 triệu đồng
Source: Viettelstore VN→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/10/2022
64% Test: Nokia G21 – Få fördelar utöver priset
Source: Mobil.se SV→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 64%

Comment

ARM Mali-G57 MP1:

 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


T606: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.50":

只有较少的手机有很大的屏幕。

大尺寸可以让屏幕有更高的分辨率。因而例如字体等的细节将会更丰富。不过另一方面,小屏幕的功耗会较低,而设备也会更轻盈小巧,售价更低。

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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