Engineering:Nokia C21
| Brand | Nokia |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HMD Global |
| Series | C series |
| Compatible networks | GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE) |
| First released | February 28, 2022 |
| Predecessor | Nokia C20 |
| Successor | Nokia C22 |
| Related | Nokia C2 2nd Edition Nokia C200 Nokia C31 Nokia G11 Nokia G21 |
| Type | Phablet |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | C21: 169.9 × 77.9 × 8.8 mm C21 Plus: 164.8 × 75.9 × 8.6 mm |
| Mass | C21: 195 g C21 Plus: 178 or 191 g |
| Operating system | Android 11 (Go edition) |
| System on chip | Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm), Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | IMG8322 |
| Memory | C21: 2/3 GB C21 Plus: 2/3/4 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 32/64 GB, eMMC 5.1 |
| Removable storage | MicroSDXC up to 256 GB |
| Battery | Li-Ion C21: removable, 3000 mAh C21 Plus: non-removable, 4000 or 5050 mAh |
| Charging | 10 W |
| Display | IPS LCD, 6.52", 1600 × 720 (HD+), 20:9, 269 ppi |
| Rear camera | C21: 8 MP LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 720p@30fps C21 Plus: 13 MP (wide), AF + 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP, f/2.2 Video: 720p@30fps |
| Connectivity | microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth 4.2 (A2DP), FM radio, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (hotspot), GPS, A-GPS |
| Other | Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, proximity sensor |
| Website | https://www.hmd.com/en_int/nokia-c-21/specs?sku=286716717 |
| References | [1][2] |
The Nokia C21 and Nokia C21 Plus are entry-level smartphones manufactured by HMD Global and branded by Nokia. Both smartphones are announced on February 28, 2022, at MWC 2022[3] and comes with fingerprint sensor.
Specifications
Hardware
Both smartphones are powered with the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 and 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 processor and IMG8322 graphics processor.[4] The C21 has a removable Li-lon battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh, while the C21 Plus has a non-removable 4000 or 5050 mAh Li-lon battery.
The camera for both phones differ on the model:
| Nokia C20 | Nokia C20 Plus |
|---|---|
| Design (rear): cricular, centered | Design (rear): rectangular, left-cornered |
| Main camera: 8 MP with LED flash and HDR | Main camera: 13 MP (wide, auxiliary lens) with autofocus, with LED flash, HDR and panorama and 2 MP depth sensor camera[5] |
| Video: 720p@30fps | Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera: 5MP, with LED flash, records up to 720p | Front camera: 5MP, with LED flash, records up to 720p |
Both the C20 and C20 Plus feature a 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 (20:9 aspect ratio) and a 269 ppi density. The top middle features a V-shaped front camera notch. A reviewer noticed that putting it to maximum birghtness is not suitable for outdoors.[6]
Both smartphones are sold in 2GB, 3GB and 4GB RAM and 32GB and 64GB internal memory configurations.
Software
Both smartphones run on Android 11 Go edition.
References
- ↑ "Nokia C21 - Full phone specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_c21-11380.php.
- ↑ "Nokia C21 Plus - Full phone specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_c21_plus-11381.php.
- ↑ Peter. "Nokia C21 and C21 Plus announced with metal frames and 6.5" displays" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_c21_and_c21_plus_announced_with_metal_frames_and_65_displays-news-53305.php.
- ↑ Jeet (2022-02-28). "HMD Global launches Nokia C21 and Nokia C21 Plus budget smartphones at MWC 2022" (in en-US). https://www.gizmochina.com/2022/02/28/nokia-c21-plus-launched/.
- ↑ Spendelow, Nathan (2023-03-28). "Nokia C21 Plus review: The new ultra-budget king" (in en-GB). https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/technology/phones/nokia-c21-plus-review.
- ↑ Arora, Rohit (2022-09-28). "Nokia C21 Plus Review: Clean Software & Big Battery Might Not Be Enough After All" (in en). https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/reviews/nokia-c21-plus-review-clean-software-big-battery-might-not-be-enough-after-all-082819.html.
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