Side-by-side technical data
Nokia G21 vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
Comparison between Nokia G21 and ZTE Blade A72 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nokia and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Blade A72 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | G21 | Blade A72 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia G21, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,050 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 211 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.5 mm
- against 9.2 mm
ZTE Blade A72 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 379,400
- against 253,300
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
- Max. download speed
- 2,770 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G21 | Blade A72 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 253,300 | 379,400 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | G21 | Blade A72 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Brown | Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 164.6 mm | 164.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 211 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % | 82.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | G21 | Blade A72 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,050 mAh Best value | 4,000 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 | Blade A72 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.52″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | G21 | Blade A72 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | G21 | Blade A72 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | G21 | Blade A72 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | G21 | Blade A72 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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 B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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 5.1 Best value |
| 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, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| 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 Best value | 1.471 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | G21 | Blade A72 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | G21 | Blade A72 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1418, TA-1477, TA-1415, TA-1405, TA-1404, TA-1412 | 7540N |
