Category Breakdown
HMD T21
Nokia T21
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
59.459.4
Summary
- The HMD T21 and Nokia T21 share similar build quality with glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the HMD T21 is slightly heavier at 467g compared to the Nokia's 466g.
- Both feature a 10.36" and 10.4" IPS LCD display, respectively, with identical resolutions and brightness levels.
- Performance-wise, both tablets utilize the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, offering similar processing capabilities and RAM options.
- Camera specifications are also the same, with 8 MP rear and front cameras capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is identical at 8200mAh with 18W charging, while the HMD T21 runs on Android 13, whereas the Nokia T21 originally launched with Android 12 but is upgradable to Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD T21
Nokia T21
General
Release Date
2024, May 15
2022, September 01
Announced
2024, May 15
2022, September 01
Description
N/A
Versions: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi/LTE
Display
Size
10.36"
10.4"
Type
IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ)
Resolution
1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~225 ppi density)
1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~224 ppi density)
PPI
1200
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57
Mali-G57
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8200 mAh
8200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 8200 mAh
Li-Po 8200 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.0
18W wired, PD3.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
247.5 x 157.3 x 7.5 mm (9.74 x 6.19 x 0.30 in)
247.5 x 157.3 x 7.5 mm (9.74 x 6.19 x 0.30 in)
Weight
467 g
466 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Steel
Charcoal Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS - cellular model only
Software
Operating System
Android 13
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
OS Version
Android 13
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

