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Nokia C21

Available Released: Available. Released 2022, May 03 2.8/5 Best Battery
Nokia C21
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Spec Score
official
RM 364
Android
Unisoc
4G
NFC (No)
Fingerprint
  • Released Available. Released 2022, May 03
  • OS Android 11 (Go edition)
  • Display 6.52" 720x1600 pixels
  • Camera 8MP 1080p
  • RAM 2/3GB RAM Unisoc SC9863A
  • Battery 3000mAh

Our Rating

A feature-rich device that stands out with its display, a huge 3000mAh battery, fast charging and modern connectivity. The Unisoc chipset offers dependable daily performance.

2.8
Score: 2.8 / 5
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Battery 10 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • spec_score 56 / 10
  • aspects 8 / 10

Pros

  1. 4G network supported.
  2. Powerful 3000mAh battery.
  3. Huge storage and RAM.
  4. Large IPS LCD display.

Cons

  1. 4G network supported.
  2. Powerful 3000mAh battery.
  3. Huge storage and RAM.
  4. Large IPS LCD display.
  5. 5G network not supported.
  6. NFC not supported
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Specifications

General

Brand
Nokia
Model
C21
Device
Smartphones
Added
February 28, 2022
Updated
February 19, 2024

Launch

Announced The official date or month when the manufacturer publicly announced and introduced the product to the global market.
2022, February 28
Status Current market availability status of the device (e.g. Available, Released, Coming Soon, or Discontinued).
Available. Released 2022, May 03

Network

EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection.
Yes
GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet-oriented mobile data standard on 2G cellular networks facilitating basic internet browsing and MMS transfer.
Yes
Speed Maximum theoretical cellular download and upload data speeds supported by the device's modem (e.g. HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA).
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A
Technology Network technology refers to the type of cellular connectivity supported by the mobile device, such as GSM, HSPA, LTE (4G), or 5G Sub-6/mmWave.
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands 2G (Second Generation) digital cellular network frequencies (typically GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) used for basic voice calls, SMS, and low-speed data.
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands 3G (Third Generation) cellular frequencies (such as UMTS/HSDPA/WCDMA) providing faster data transfer speeds, video calling, and improved internet browsing over 2G.
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) frequency bands that provide high-speed mobile broadband internet access, HD voice calling (VoLTE), and low latency.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41

Body

Dimensions Physical dimensions (Height × Width × Thickness in millimeters and inches) defining the outer size and form factor of the phone or tablet.
169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight Total physical weight of the device in grams (g) and ounces (oz), including the internal battery.
195 g (6.88 oz)
Build Exterior materials used in constructing the device (such as glass front, glass or ceramic back, aluminum or plastic frame, eco-leather finish).
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Type and number of SIM card slots supported (e.g., Nano-SIM, Dual SIM with dual standby, eSIM support, hybrid slots).
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Features Special screen features like high refresh rate (90Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz), HDR10+, Dolby Vision, peak brightness in nits, PWM dimming, or always-on display.
LED flash,
Type Display panel technology (such as AMOLED, Super AMOLED, OLED, IPS LCD, LTPO, or TFT) determining color vibrancy, contrast ratios, and viewing angles.
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size Diagonal measurement of the display screen measured in inches (″) or centimeters (cm) and screen-to-body percentage ratio.
6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~77.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution Total number of pixels displayed horizontally and vertically (e.g., FHD+ 1080 × 2400 pixels), aspect ratio, and pixel density in pixels per inch (ppi).
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

Platform

OS Operating System and custom user interface software installed on the device (such as Android 14 with HyperOS, One UI, OxygenOS, iOS, or HarmonyOS).
Android 11 (Go edition)
Chipset System on a Chip (SoC) combining the central processor, graphics processor, neural engine, and modem (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek Dimensity, Apple Bionic, Google Tensor).
Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPU Central Processing Unit architecture, core count (e.g., Octa-core), and clock speeds in GHz handling all primary computing tasks.
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Graphics Processing Unit (such as Adreno, Mali, or Immortalis) responsible for 3D graphics rendering, video decoding, and smooth gaming.
IMG8322

Memory

Card slot Support for external memory expansion (such as microSDXC) through a dedicated memory slot or shared hybrid SIM tray.
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Built-in onboard flash storage capacity (ROM) and operating memory (RAM) configurations (e.g. 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM) using UFS or eMMC flash standards.
32/64 GB eMMC 5.1

Main camera

Video Maximum video recording resolutions and frame rates supported (such as 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS).
1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single Single camera sensor configuration with megapixel count, aperture, and sensor details.
8 MP

Sound

Alert types
Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Audio output speaker system (e.g. stereo dual speakers, bottom-firing speaker, Dolby Atmos tuning, Hi-Res audio certification).
Yes
3.5mm jack Presence of standard 3.5mm stereo headphone / audio jack for connecting wired headphones or external microphones without an adapter.
Yes

Connectivity

GPS Satellite positioning and geolocation navigation systems supported (such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC) with dual-band precision.
Yes, with A-GPS
WLAN Wi-Fi networking standards supported (e.g., Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e/7), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and mobile hotspot functionality.
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth Short-range wireless technology version (e.g., Bluetooth 5.3, 5.4) with supported audio codecs (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC).
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Near Field Communication technology used for wireless contactless payments (Google Pay, Apple Pay), transit cards, and instant pairing.
No
FM radio Built-in FM radio receiver for listening to broadcast radio stations over the air (often requiring wired earphones as an antenna).
Yes
USB Universal Serial Bus connector type and specification (e.g. USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1), supporting OTG (On-The-Go) data transfer and DisplayPort.
microUSB 2.0

Features

Browser
HTML5
Java
No
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, IM
Sensors Built-in hardware sensors (such as fingerprint scanner under-display/side-mounted, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, color spectrum).
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity

Battery

Capacity Battery energy storage capacity measured in milliampere-hours (mAh) indicating total power reserve.
3000 mAh

More

Made by
Finland
Color Official color finishes and aesthetic variants released by the manufacturer for this device.
Dark Blue, Warm Gray

General Specs

Display
6.52″ 720×1600 pixels
RAM Random Access Memory capacity used by the operating system and running apps for multitasking, caching, and fast app switching.
2/3 GB
Price Official retail launch price or current market pricing across official and unofficial channels.
₦125,000
Released
2022 May 
ROM
32/64 GB

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Nokia C21 Price in Malaysia September 2026

Model Nokia C21
Price RM 364
Display 6.52″ 720×1600 pixels
RAM 3 GB
ROM 32/64 GB
Released 2022, May 03

Questions and opinions about the C21

When be it will release?

It will launch in May 2022.

What is the price of the Nokia C21?

The price of the Nokia C21 is ₦125,000.

How much RAM and ROM does it contain?

It has two variants with 2/3GB in RAM and two variants of 32/64GB in ROM. But, overall you can get two variants (32GB/2GB, 64GB/3GB) in market

Which type of display panel is used in it?

It comes with a 6.5" IPS LCD Display panel with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.

How are the processor and chipset?

It contains a Unisoc SC9863A (28nm) chipset and Android 11. It has up to an Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU.

What are the camera and video capabilities?

The single-camera setup on the back is 8MP and a 5MP selfie camera. The video recording capability is 1080p@30fps.

u003cstrongu003eDoes it support 5G network?u003c/strongu003e

No, It supports a 4G network with 2G and 3G.

How the battery capacity is?

The battery capacity is a 3000mAh Li-Polymer battery with fast charging.

What sensors does this phone have?

Fingerprint, proximity, accelerometer sensor.

Which country and company manufactured it?

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