Nokia G21
#2220
Nokia G22
#2221Category Breakdown
Nokia G21
Nokia G22
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.561.5
Summary
- The Nokia G21 and G22 share similar display sizes and types, both featuring a 6.5" IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the G22 offers a brighter display at 500 nits compared to the G21's 400 nits.
- Both phones utilize the same Unisoc T606 chipset and have identical camera specifications, including a 50 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the G22 supports higher RAM configurations and faster charging at 20W versus the G21's 18W.
- In terms of build quality, the G22 includes Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, enhancing durability, while both have plastic frames and backs.
- The G21 runs Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, while the G22 comes with Android 12 out of the box, providing a slightly more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia G21
Nokia G22
General
Release Date
2022, February 14
2023, February 25
Announced
2022, February 14
2023, February 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (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)
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
5050 mAh
5050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5050 mAh
Li-Po 5050 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.0
20W wired, PD3.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.6 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
165 x 76.2 x 8.5 mm (6.50 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
196.2 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Nordic Blue, Dusk
Lagoon Blue, Meteor Gray, So Peach
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
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, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
Android 12
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
Android 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes