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Nokia G21

Released Feb 14, 2022Phone

The Nokia G21 is a budget Android 11 phone with a 6.5-inch 720x1600 90Hz LCD, a Unisoc T606 chipset, 4GB or 6GB of RAM depending on market and a 5,050mAh battery with 18W charging support. It has a 50MP main camera, weighs 190g and keeps a 3.5mm jack. Launch prices included €179.99 in Ireland (4GB/64GB), €189 in Germany (4GB/64GB) and £149.99 in the UK.

Pros

  • 5,050mAh battery with a 3.5mm headphone jack and FM radio
  • 90Hz refresh rate on a 6.5-inch display
  • 50MP main camera and a microSD slot for up to 512GB of extra storage
  • Three years of monthly security updates and two OS upgrades promised

Cons

  • 720x1600 resolution gives only about 270ppi
  • Entry-level Unisoc T606 chip; reviewers found performance adequate for the price but not strong
  • In-box charger is 10W although the phone supports 18W charging
  • 4G only, no IP rating, and NFC only in selected markets
28.3Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance20
Display29
Camera29
Battery39.3
Features28

Performance uses the published results of the Unisoc Tiger T606, because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Nokia G21

Display

Screen size
6.5 ″
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
720x1600
Pixel density
270 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Peak brightness
400 nits
Screen-to-body
81.6 %

Performance

RAM (max)
6 GB
Storage options
64GB, 128GB
Storage type
eMMC 5.1

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Max video
1080p@30fps
Front camera
8 MP
OIS
No

Battery

Capacity
5,050 mAh
Wired charging
18 W

Design

Weight
190 g
Thickness
8.5 mm
Frame material
Plastic

Connectivity

5G
No
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C
eSIM
No

Software

OS at launch
Android 11
OS update pledge
2 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
No
3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the Nokia G21 good in 2026?

The Nokia G21 earns an Inno Score of 28.3/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The Nokia G21 is a budget Android 11 phone with a 6.5-inch 720x1600 90Hz LCD, a Unisoc T606 chipset, 4GB or 6GB of RAM depending on market and a 5,050mAh battery with 18W charging support. It has a 50MP main camera, weighs 190g and keeps a 3.5mm jack. Launch prices included €179.99 in Ireland (4GB/64GB), €189 in Germany (4GB/64GB) and £149.99 in the UK.

What are the key specs of the Nokia G21?

Chipset: Unisoc T606 · Screen size: 6.5 ″ · Capacity: 5,050 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Nokia G21?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Moto G04, HMD Pulse+, nubia A57 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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