The verdict
Your pick: Nokia G21, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | G21 | Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia G21, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 253,300
- against 118,000
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 371
- against 164
vivo Y16, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 190 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G21 | Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 253,300 Best value | 118,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 Best value | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 Best value | 744 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | G21 | Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Brown | Gold, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164.6 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 184 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % | 82.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | G21 | Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,050 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | G21 | Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.51″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, In-Cell Technology |
Sensors
| Specification | G21 | Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | G21 | Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | G21 | Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | G21 | Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 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 | 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 B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, 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, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.1 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.34 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | G21 | Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | G21 | Y16 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1418, TA-1477, TA-1415, TA-1405, TA-1404, TA-1412 | V2204, V2214 |
