[ NOKIA ]
Smartphones
Nokia G21
Overall Score
39/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
119147
Graphics (GPU)
19827
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Nokia G21 is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 39/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
10/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
39/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
18/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 5050 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (22% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:49 hr |
| Gaming | 06:09 hr |
| Max charge power | 18 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Standby | 128 hr |
| Watching video | 14:21 hr |
| Web browsing | 10:38 hr |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 119147 |
| Data manipulation | 6069 |
| GPU | 19827 |
| Memory | 67135 |
| Multi-core score | 1335 |
| Photo editing | 12044 |
| Single-core score | 378 |
| Total score | 299307 |
| UX | 93198 |
| Video editing | 4680 |
| Web score | 7604 |
| Writing score | 8491 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G network | WCDMA 1, 5, 8 |
| 4G network | LTE 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G support | No |
| Bluetooth features | LE, A2DP |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Depends on the region |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Gray, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 164.6 mm (6.48 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 190 g (6.7 oz) |
| Width | 75.9 mm (2.99 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Contrast | 1070:1 |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 480 nits |
| PPI | 270 ppi |
| PWM | Not detected |
| RGB color space | 94.9% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Response time | 49 ms |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 81.7% |
| Size | 6.5 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Focal length | 28 mm |
| Image resolution | 50 MP |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Macro: 2 MP3) Depth: 2 MP |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 0.8 micron |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KJN1 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" (≈ 0.36 inch) |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 3 GB |
| Storage size | 64 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | February 2022 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 10 W |
| Category | Budget |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $190 |
| Release date | February 2022 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Fingerprint |
| Successor | -Nokia G22 |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 |
| FLOPS | ~41.6 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 650 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 32 |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| L3 cache | 1 MB |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Max clock | 1600 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | No |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13) |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | Mono |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).