Overview

The Nokia G21 is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a large display, long battery life, and a powerful camera system. It is designed to provide a seamless user experience with efficient processing power and advanced AI imaging technology.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.5 inches
  • Display Type: IPS LCD
  • Display Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
  • Other Display Features: 90Hz refresh rate, 400 nits (typ.), Sunlight brightness boost, Adaptive 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate (works only in supported apps/scenarios)

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 164.6 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
  • Weight: 190 g (6.70 oz)
  • Build Materials: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
  • Water and Dust Resistance: Not specified
  • Other Design Features: Polycarbonate shell, 2.5D curved glass screen

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Not specified
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Other Performance Features: Fast, efficient processing power

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: 50 MP (PDAF), 1/2.76“ CMOS, 0.64um, 5P lens, f/1.8
  • Secondary Camera: 2 MP (macro), 2 MP (depth)
  • Camera Features: LED flash, Advanced AI imaging technology, Low light imaging

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: Not specified
  • Front Camera Features: Face Unlock, Mask Unlock (unlock your phone even when wearing a facemask)

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 5050 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion battery
  • Charging: 18W fast charging capability (Default inbox charger is 10W)

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5G dual band), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC (In selected markets only), USB Type-C (USB 2.0) OTG
  • Biometrics: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Other Features: OZO Spatial Audio capture, FM Radio (Headset required), GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+GALILEO, Accelerometer (G-sensor), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Software

  • Operating System: Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
  • Other Software Features: 2 years of OS upgrades, 2× more security updates than the competition, 30-day trial of ExpressVPN

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: $159.99
  • Storage Options: 128 GB, expandable via microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
  • Color Options: Dusk, Nordic Blue
  • Availability: Released on February 15, 2022