Nokia

Nokia G21

Name: Nokia G21
Brand: Nokia
Price: 699 MYR

Release 2022, Mar 164.6 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm Android 11

RM 699.00

Source last updated 25 Sept 2024 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Unisoc T606 (12 nm)Chipset 6GB RAM + 128GB ROMRAM & Storage Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF +Rear Camera Li-Po 5050 mAh, non-removable batteryBattery

Battery life is the headline here. A 5050mAh cell with 18W fast charging and USB Power Delivery means the Nokia G21 can outlast phones twice its price, and at 190g it's not exactly light either, so that capacity checks out. The Unisoc T606 chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage handles everyday tasks fine, though it's not built for heavy gaming. A 90Hz refresh rate on the 6.5-inch IPS LCD adds smoothness you don't always get in this segment.

On the back, a 50MP main camera with PDAF does most of the work, backed by 2MP macro and depth sensors that mainly help with portrait shots. The 8MP selfie camera covers basic needs. There's NFC for contactless payments, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and microSD support up to 512GB if 128GB isn't enough. Nokia G21 price in Malaysia starts from RM699.

It runs Android 11 out of the box, which is a bit dated at launch, but the hardware around it, especially that battery and the 90Hz screen, makes a reasonable case for budget buyers who charge their phone once every couple of days rather than nightly.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Release 2022, Mar

Performance

Processor: Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset: Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
GPU: Mali-G57 MP1
RAM & Storage: 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM
External Storage: (MicroSD card support up to 512GB)
OS: Android 11
Battery: Li-Po 5050 mAh, non-removable battery
Fast battery charging 18W
USB Power Delivery 3.0

Screen

Display size: 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
Display type: IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)

Body

Dimension: 164.6 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm
Weight: 190 g (6.70 oz)
Body Type: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors: Nordic Blue, Dusk

Connectivity

SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Radio: FM radio, RDS

Sensors

Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF +
2 MP, (macro) +
2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video: 1080p@30fps
Selfie: 1080p@30fps
Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama