Nokia G21

Nokia Feb 15, 2022

Overview

The Nokia G21 is a 2022 smartphone from Nokia. It features a 6.5" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (270 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T606 (12 nm process) with 2x 1.6GHz Cortex-75 cores and 6x 1.6GHz Cortex-55 cores, 4GB RAM and ARM Mali-G57 GPU. The camera system features a 50MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 2MP Portrait mode (depth) and 2MP Macro lens, plus a 8MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5050 mAh Li-Ion battery with 18W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to 13. Available in multiple configurations: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Dusk, Nordic Blue.

Basic Information

Nokia G21
BrandNokia
ModelNokia G21
Launch DateTuesday, February 15, 2022
Release Year2022
Dimensions164.6 × 75.9 × 8.5 mm
Weight190 g
Volume106.19 cm³
Available Colors
  • Dusk
  • Nordic Blue

Nokia G21 was released on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The phone measures 164.6 × 75.9 × 8.5 mm with a volume of 106.19 cm³ and weighs 190g. It features a 6.5" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (270 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Dusk, Nordic Blue.

Display

Size6.5"
TypeLCD IPS
Resolution720 x 1600 px
Pixel Density270 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
Brightness
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Nokia G21 features a 6.5" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (270 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. User-centric features include water drop notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ), 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Nokia G21 features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer. Environmental monitoring includes proximity.

Battery

Capacity5050 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging18W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • In box charger 10W

The Nokia G21 is equipped with a 5050 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 18W. The battery system includes non-removable. Additional features include in box charger 10w.

Hardware

ChipsetUnisoc Tiger T606
CPU
  • 2x 1.6GHz Cortex-75
  • 6x 1.6GHz Cortex-55
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 12 nm
  • max freq: 1.6 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUARM Mali-G57
RAM & Storage4GB, 64GB eMMC 5.1 Storage
Nokia G21 Versions:
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
AnTuTu Score253,300 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
Audio Features
  • 2 microphones
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5050 mAh

The Nokia G21 is equipped with Unisoc Tiger T606 built on 12 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. The processor features 2x 1.6GHz Cortex-75 and 6x 1.6GHz Cortex-55. Graphics processing is handled by ARM Mali-G57. The device comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage (eMMC 5.1 Storage). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 253,300 points. Audio capabilities include 2 microphones. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5050 mAh battery. The Nokia G21 is available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Nokia G21 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Display. The Nokia G21 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the Nokia G21 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Nokia G21 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Nokia G21 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Nokia G21 supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The Nokia G21 features a 3-camera setup with a 50MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/2.76" size and 0.64 µm pixel size. The Nokia G21 also includes a 2MP Portrait mode (depth) (f/2.4) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Nokia G21 uses a 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The Nokia G21's camera system includes Digital zoom, Triple camera, Autofocus.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Samsung S5KJN1
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2.76"

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.0

Additional Features

Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • No, 30 fps
Features:
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version13

The Nokia G21 runs on Android 11 and is upgradable to 13. It is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T606 chipset with 2x 1.6GHz Cortex-75, 6x 1.6GHz Cortex-55 CPU configuration.

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 89.13
USD 96.58
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 103.84
USD 112.52
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 159.99
USD 159.99
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 219.99
USD 219.99
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 70.00
USD 91.07
64 GB 4 GB
AliExpress USD 162.00
USD 162.00
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 89.13
USD 96.58
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 103.84
USD 112.52
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 159.99
USD 159.99
64 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 219.99
USD 219.99
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 70.00
USD 91.07
64 GB 4 GB
AliExpress USD 162.00
USD 162.00
64 GB 4 GB