Overview

The Nokia C21 is a budget-friendly smartphone designed to offer a balance of performance, durability, and affordability. It features a large display, an octa-core processor, and a long-lasting battery, making it suitable for everyday use.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.52 inches
  • Display Type: IPS LCD
  • Display Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
  • Other Display Features: Scratch-resistant glass, 77.5% screen-to-body ratio

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm
  • Weight: 191 g
  • Build Materials: Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
  • Water and Dust Resistance: No IP rating mentioned
  • Other Design Features: 2D curved glass screen, Panda Glass, 70% NTSC, 400 cd/m²

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: IMG8322
  • RAM: 2GB or 3GB
  • Other Performance Features: Android 11 (Go edition), microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: 8 MP
  • Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, Autofocus, Geotagging, Panorama, Touch focus, White balance settings, ISO settings, Exposure compensation, Scene mode
  • Video Recording: 720p@30fps

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: 5 MP
  • Front Camera Features: LED flash
  • Video Recording: 720p

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 3000 mAh, removable
  • Charging: microUSB 2.0

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, GPS, FM radio
  • Biometrics: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
  • Other Features: Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack, NFC (No)

Software

  • Operating System: Android 11 (Go edition)

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: About 70 EUR
  • Storage Options: 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
  • Color Options: Dark Blue, Warm Gray
  • Availability: Released in 2022, May 03