Nokia G21 launched with UNISOC T606 processor, 90Hz screen
What's the story
HMD Global has announced the Nokia G21 model in Europe as its latest mid-range offering. It carries a price-tag of €170 (roughly Rs. 14,600) and is slated to go on sale soon. As for the key highlights, the smartphone features a UNISOC T606 chipset, a 90Hz display, a 50MP primary camera, and a 5,050mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support.
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Why does this story matter?
The Nokia G21 has arrived as a successor to the G20 model that was launched last year. The improvements are primarily focused on three key aspects, namely the screen, camera, and battery. We expect the budget-friendly handset to arrive in India in the coming weeks. It will take on rival smartphones from brands like Xiaomi, TECNO, Infinix, Vivo, Samsung, and Realme.
Design and display
The handset has a 6.5-inch LCD display
The Nokia G21 features a waterdrop notch design with rounded corners, a prominent bottom bezel, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The rear panel has a triple camera module. The phone bears a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1600 pixels) IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is offered in Nordic Blue and Dusk color options.
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It has a 50MP primary camera
The Nokia G21 sports a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP primary shooter, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth lens. Up front, it has an 8MP selfie snapper.
Internals
The phone is powered by a UNISOC T606 chipset
The Nokia G21 draws power from a UNISOC T606 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of expandable storage. Under the hood, the handset boots Android 11 and packs a 5,050mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support. For connectivity, it offers support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, as well as a Type-C port.
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Nokia G21: Pricing and availability
The Nokia G21 starts at €170 (roughly Rs. 14,600) in Europe. It will soon be available for purchase via online and offline platforms there.