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The Nokia G21 has a slightly unusual Unisoc processor, the T606. This entry-level SoC is only used in cheap phones such as the Samsung Galaxy A03 and the step-down Nokia G11. This is a classic example of what you get in a small pixel-binning sensor, designed to use several pixels of the sensor to create one in the final image. Matters don’t significantly improve when you use the 50-megapixel mode, either. Note, too, that we found the HDR mode a bit inconsistent. Night-time images are fairly poor; but we actually expected them to be worse given the Nokia G21’s small sensor. There’s a dedicated Night mode, which takes somewhere between one and two seconds to capture an image, with significant improvements to detail – both in the darkest areas, and to the sharpness of detail in the brighter parts.
Next on the list is the LMLQSZ Case for Nokia G21. The case is a silicone Phone Cover for Nokia G21, that provides full body protection for your device, keeping it safe from light scratches and dust in everyday use. The TPU protective cover is made of high quality and easy-care TPU, Very low weight and the use of mobile phone are not affected, No disturbing smell of rubber. Still, for your (relatively little) money, there’s plenty to like. The phone comes with a clean installation of Android, which means no preinstalled apps or pesky software skins, with dual-SIM capabilities and a 50MP main camera. Processing is done by a Unisoc T606 chipset, complete with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. Nokia G21 review: Price and competition To be fair to Nokia, it told us as much. The screen is rated for 400-nits of brightness, not the 600-plus seen in budget phones with high brightness modes that engage when there’s plenty of light. The 400-nits here is more what you’d expect from a decent laptop screen; it doesn’t cut it in a phone.In the Geekbench 5 single- and multicore tests, the Nokia G21 scored 311 and 1,190, which is about on a par with the Moto G31, but trails slightly behind the Nokia 5.4. Predictably, not a single one of these phones is a match for the pricier Xiaomi Redmi Note 11. The camera is the main reason to buy the Nokia G21 over the Nokia G11. The phone comes with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, which seems to be this week’s hot resolution, seen in flagship phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S22. Third on the list is the BoerHang Armor Case for Nokia G21. The inner surface of this case adopts a soft TPU design, thin and durable. The outer surface of the protective shell adopts a textured design and a non-slip and scratch-resistant material design which does not fade. The four corners strengthen the protection design. The protective shell is higher than the screen and camera, which can protect the phone more effectively. Images aren’t mind-blowing, but for the price, you’re getting pictures that have a good amount of detail, well-judged auto exposure and accurate colour representation. Some of the low-light shots are a bit on the grainy side, but there’s still a lot to like here. There are also a good number of shooting modes at your disposal. The Nokia G21 can capture slow-motion and timelapse videos, as well as stitched-together panorama images. Video quality is decent and is capped at 1080p 30fps. Nokia G21 review: Verdict
The Nokia G21 has a high-capacity 5,050mAh battery that Nokia claims can last up to three days between charges. Given two-day use is the typical optimistic claim we hear, this is a big one. If you want a better display, look to Realme and Xiaomi phones. The Xiaomi Redmi 10 delivers superior colors, a higher resolution and better maximum brightness. However, you may need to spend slightly more to get the 600-plus nits of brightness that we think is the minimum for a truly versatile phone display. Software and performance Note, too, that the panel’s native color temperature is cool, leaning towards blueish whites. However, you can tweak this in the Settings menu. We think it looks better with the slider nudged over to “warm”. You should consider its real-world impact on gaming, though. Fortnite wouldn’t install at all, listing the phone as unsupported, even though the 4GB of RAM should have meant the Nokia G21 met the minimum requirements. When it comes to processing speeds, what you’re getting here is a low-cost phone that can just about keep up with Android 11’s various actions and applications, but don’t expect day-to-day performance to be stress-free.Video quality is awful, however. You can only shoot at resolutions up to 1080p, there’s no software stabilization at all, and the actual image looks more 360p resolution than 1080p. Nokia does this by keeping costs as low as possible in other areas. The most obvious example is that while the Nokia G21’s 6.5in display supports a maximum refresh rate of 90Hz, it’s still only a simple IPS panel with a 720p resolution – and, as you’ll see later in this review, it’s pretty dire quality-wise. The Nokia G21 is a decent phone. It looks good, feels nice in the hand and does the basics well enough to warrant consideration. The biggest advantage the G21 holds, of course, is the massive battery underneath the textured hood – with sensible use, it lasts much longer than the average handset, to the extent that you almost forget you haven’t charged it in a couple of days. Having often struggled to compose shots properly as a result of the Nokia G21’s dim screen, we were mostly pleased with the results.
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