Nokia G21
#2345
Samsung Galaxy M22
#1866Category Breakdown
Nokia G21
Samsung Galaxy M22
Performance
70.174.2
Camera
19.147.4
Display
74.282.0
Battery
36.033.7
Build
80.065.8
Connectivity
64.562.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.854.0
Summary
- The Nokia G21 features a slightly larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy M22 has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display that supports HDR and offers higher brightness at 600 nits.
- In terms of performance, the G21 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, whereas the M22 utilizes the Mediatek Helio G80, which has a higher clock speed.
- The G21's rear camera setup includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the M22 offers a 48 MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an additional ultrawide lens.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the G21 at 5050 mAh and the M22 at 5000 mAh, but the M22 supports faster charging at 25W.
- Both phones run Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, but the M22 features Samsung's One UI Core 5.1 for a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both having glass fronts and plastic frames, but the M22 is slightly lighter at 186g compared to the G21's 190g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia G21
Samsung Galaxy M22
General
Release Date
2022, February 14
2021, September 14
Announced
2022, February 14
2021, September 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 600 nits (HDR)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5050 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5050 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.0
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.6 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
159.9 x 74 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Nordic Blue, Dusk
Black, White, Light Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.00 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
N/A
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, 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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI Core 5.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), unspecified sensors