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Nokia G21
Nokia G21
Nokia G21
Nokia G21
Nokia G21
Nokia G21
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6.4/10
Informr score
The Nokia G21 currently has an Informr score of 6.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 13 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.6 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.6 GHz
6.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.5"
Yes
Camera
Camera
Yes
5050 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gadgets 360
Gadgets 360

The Nokia G21 is an Android One smartphone that provides a stock Android experience, with the promise of guaranteed software updates for the next few years. It offers good build quality and excellent battery life for day to day usage. Given its good qualities, the Nokia G21 should appeal to a casual...

- Aditya Shenoy, Gadgets 360
Gizbot
Gizbot

A phone like the Nokia G21 is most suited to elders in the family who need a reliable handset with long battery life and easy-to-use software. This is not an ideal phone for millennials or youngsters who like to multitask or play games on their smartphones. It's high time now that Nokia should start...

- Rohit Arora, Gizbot
The Indian Express
The Indian Express

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...

- Shruti Dhapola, The Indian Express
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

The Nokia G21 is a smartphone with a few big weaknesses and only really its good endurance in its favour. The display has a high refresh rate but poor brightness and low resolution, its processor struggles to keep up, and its camera produces poor results.

- Sean Cameron, TrustedReviews
The Mobile Indian
The Mobile Indian

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.

- Abhishek Malhotra, The Mobile Indian


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Nokia backs up the G21 with a 2 Years parts & labour warranty.


If your G21 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Nokia support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Nokia's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
6.5"

The Nokia G21's screen size is 6.5 inches with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.6 GHz

There is a Unisoc T606 (12 nm) Octa-core 1.6 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 11 operating system (OS).

Camera
Yes

There is a front-facing camera with resolution.

Storage
64/128 GB

Internal memory is 64/128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
5050mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 5050 mAh battery.

Nokia G21 Specs

Overview
Release Date February 14, 2022
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 11

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Processor Unisoc T606 (12 nm) Octa-core 1.6 GHz
Internal Storage 64/128 GB
RAM 3/4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown
TTY/TDD Unknown
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
50+ Megapixels, f/1.8, Wide
2+ Megapixels, Macro
2+ Megapixels, Depth
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
No
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Pixel Density 270 pixels
Size 6.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, 90Hz refresh rate
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 5050 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Up to 18 W
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage Up to 4320 minutes
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Nordic Blue, Dusk
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.46 x 7.59 x 0.85 cm (6.5 x 3 x 0.3 in)
Weight 190 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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