Nokia G21

Great battery life ; Long software updates ; Sturdy build quality

Mono speaker ; Camera produces poor results ; Underwhelming display

The Nokia G21 is a smartphone with a few big weaknesses and only really its good endurance in its favour. The display has a high refresh rate but poor brightness and low resolution, its processor struggles to keep up, and its camera produces poor results.

Understated yet stylish design, Nokia badge on the back.

Camera island is prone to scratching.

Trying to beat the budget brands at their own game hasn't quite worked out for the Nokia G21, we reckon. It's not an 'avoid at all costs' type of verdict we have for it, but perhaps first look at the other, more complete packages available, even if...

Very appealing price ; Solid build quality ; Excellent battery life

Sluggish performance ; Lacks 5G connectivity ; Moto G series trounces it

For its price, the Nokia G21 is a phone that impresses, particularly in terms of its design, build quality and battery life. Everything else, however, is distinctly average – and for not much more cash you could buy a Moto G instead.

Long battery life ; 90Hz refresh rate ; Mid-range innards

720p display ; Mediocre cameras ; Older Android version at launch

Nokia’s G21 is a solid enough budget phone with a decent amount of performance, but corners have been cut to hit such an impressive price point.

Dirt cheap ; 90Hz screen for less ; Clean version of Android

Dreadful display ; Mediocre battery life ; Slow performance

That being said, I don’t think the Nokia G21’s cameras can do enough to outweigh the phone’s long list of negatives. Yes, the design is rather nice and the clean Android installation is always a positive, but the phone’s so-so performance and weak...

Nokia has been a mainstay of solid, affordable handsets since their relaunch as a brand under HMD Globak in 2016. The Nokia G21 is another solid budget device, which embodies their motto of 'Love it, Trust it, Keep it'. The 3 years of updates, warranty...

Now that we know about all the important details and specifications of the newly launched Nokia G21, let’s answer the most important question: whether or not you should consider getting the Nokia G21 for yourself? The shortest possible answer is yes,...

Sturdy Design & Premium Looks ; Clean Software ; Fluid 90Hz Display ; Long-Lasting Battery Life ; Good Connectivity Features

Not For Power Users ; Average Cameras ; 720P Resolution Display ; Dated Android 11

A phone like the Nokia G21 is most suited to elders in the family who need a reliable handset with long battery life and easy-to-use software. This is not an ideal phone for millennials or youngsters who like to multitask or play games on their...