The verdict
Your pick: Nokia G20, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | G20 | G21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.0 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia G21, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 253,300
- against 110,500
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 197 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G20 | G21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | Unisoc T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,500 | 253,300 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | 371 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | 1,391 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | G20 | G21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Blue, Grey | Blue, Brown |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.9 % Best value | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IPX2 | — |
Battery
| Specification | G20 | G21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,050 mAh | 5,050 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | G20 | G21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | G20 | G21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | G20 | G21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | G20 | G21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | G20 | G21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.01 W/kg | 1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.02 W/kg Best value | 1.1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.49 W/kg | 0.34 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.13 W/kg | 1.05 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | 100 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | G20 | G21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | G20 | G21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1336, TA-1343, TA-1347, TA-1372, TA-1365 | TA-1418, TA-1477, TA-1415, TA-1405, TA-1404, TA-1412 |
