Nokia
Nokia G21
RM 699.00
Price last checked: 25 Sept 2024. Confirm current price before buying.
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.
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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", 0.64�m, 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 |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes -30.7 LUFS (Below average) |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Nokia G21 support 5G?
Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps), the Nokia G21 does not support 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the Nokia G21 have?
The Nokia G21 comes with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM.
What's the battery capacity of the Nokia G21?
The Nokia G21 has a Li-Po 5050 mAh, non-removable battery<br>Fast battery charging 18W<br>USB Power Delivery 3.0 battery.
Is the Nokia G21 still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the Nokia G21 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2022, Mar).