Category Breakdown
Nokia G11 Plus
Nokia G21
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
60.861.5
Summary
- The Nokia G11 Plus and Nokia G21 both feature a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic frames, but the G21 is slightly lighter and thinner.
- In terms of display, both have 6.5-inch and 6.52-inch IPS LCDs with a 90Hz refresh rate and 720 x 1600 resolution, providing comparable visual experiences.
- Performance-wise, they share the same Unisoc T606 chipset, but the G21 offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the G21 includes an additional macro lens for more versatility.
- The G11 Plus has a 5000 mAh battery, while the G21's capacity is slightly higher at 5050 mAh, and it supports faster 18W charging compared to the G11 Plus's 10W.
- Software-wise, the G11 Plus launches with Android 12, while the G21 comes with Android 11, both upgradable to Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia G11 Plus
Nokia G21
General
Release Date
2022, June 29
2022, February 14
Announced
2022, June 29
2022, February 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.67", PDAF2 MP, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0"
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5050 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, PD3.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.8 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.49 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
164.6 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
192 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Lake Blue, Charcoal Grey
Nordic Blue, Dusk
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

