The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 2.1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Camera | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 4.0 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia 2.1, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Usable Surface
- 70 %
- against 67.4 %
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- against No
Nokia 2, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Weight
- 161 g
- against 174 g
- Body Thickness
- 9.3 mm
- against 9.7 mm
- Music playback time
- 139 h
- against 128 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 2.1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | Qualcomm Adreno 304 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 Best value | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz Best value | 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 9,032 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes Best value | No |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | 2.1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Copper, Silver, Grey | Black, White, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 9.7 mm | 9.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Body Height | 153.6 mm | 143.5 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 161 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70 % Best value | 67.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 2.1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 19 h | 19 h |
| Standby time | — | 1,340 h |
| Music playback time | 128 h | 139 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | 2.1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 294 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,227 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | 2.1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 2.1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 2.1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 3G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.83 W/kg | 0.29 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.67 W/kg | 1.53 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 2.1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 2.1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1080, TA-1092, TA-1084, TA-1093, TA-1086 | TA-1029, TA-1035, TA-1007 |
