What the Critics Are Saying...
- Mattias Inghe, Tech AdvisorIt doesn’t have the performance to compete with other mid-range phones, and the screen, cameras and systems leave plenty to be desired. But that’s the price you pay for an extra-tough mobile that’s still comfortable to use. Battery life is another key strength.
- Mark Pickavance, TechRadarAn oddly similar concept to the Motorola ThinkPhone. The XR21 is a robust but elegant design that stands out from cheaper Chinese rugged options. However, for the hardware inside, this price seems implausibly high.
- Phil Tann, AusdroidMy honest feeling after almost a month with this in my pocket and on my desk is that it’s a good buy. While a few bits of polish are missing compared to more expensive and generational devices like the Pixel, iPhone and Find X range, nothing is missing that is critical to the functionality, and you...
- Daniel Tyson, EFTMOver the years our smartphones have gotten to be a little fragile as manufacturers push design. The Nokia XR21 bucks that trend offering Military Spec toughness with a 3 year manufacturer’s warranty and a 1-year screen replacement guarantee. This is bolstered by good quality internal hardware that o...
- Ray Shaw, CyberShackThe Nokia XR21 has a split personality. On the one hand, it is tough as nails with IP68/69K/MIL-STD-810H, and on the other, it has a lightweight processor as your daily smartphone drive. Please don’t take that as bad because all rugged phones make compromises. For example, the Cat S42 H+ also has IP...
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Nokia backs up the XR21 with a 3 Years parts & labour warranty.
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- Nokia XR21 Manual (PDF)
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