Acer Iconia A14
#1656
Nokia T21
#2186Category Breakdown
Acer Iconia A14
Nokia T21
Performance
83.872.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
60.147.7
Battery
38.738.8
Build
76.993.6
Connectivity
29.656.6
Audio
99.387.6
Overall
56.251.1
Summary
- The Acer Iconia A14 features a larger 14.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, while the Nokia T21 has a 10.4-inch IPS LCD with a slightly higher resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Iconia A14 is powered by the Allwinner A733 chipset with 8GB of RAM, compared to the Nokia T21's Unisoc Tiger T612 with 4GB of RAM, indicating superior multitasking capabilities for the Acer device.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera and can record video at 1080p, but the T21 offers a higher resolution 8 MP selfie camera versus the 5 MP on the A14.
- The Iconia A14 has a larger 8000 mAh battery, while the T21's 8200 mAh battery supports 18W charging, providing faster recharge times.
- Both devices run on Android, with the A14 launching with Android 15 and the T21 on Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the A14 being heavier at 910g and featuring an aluminum frame, while the T21 is lighter at 466g with an aluminum back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Iconia A14
Nokia T21
General
Release Date
2025, September 03
2022, September 01
Announced
2025, September 03
2022, September 01
Description
N/A
Versions: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi/LTE
Display
Size
14"
10.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ)
Resolution
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~162 ppi density)
1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~224 ppi density)
PPI
1200
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Allwinner A733 (12 nm)
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
IMG BXM-4-64 MC01
Mali-G57
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8000 mAh
8200 mAh
Battery Details
8000 mAh
Li-Po 8200 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, PD3.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
324.6 x 211 x 8 mm (12.78 x 8.31 x 0.31 in)
247.5 x 157.3 x 7.5 mm (9.74 x 6.19 x 0.30 in)
Weight
910 g
466 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back
Colors
Vapor Silver
Charcoal Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
No
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS - cellular model only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity