Nokia C21

Nokia C21
Nokia C21 Plus

Brand	Nokia
Manufacturer	HMD Global
Type	Phablet
Series	C series
First released	February 28, 2022;3 years ago (2022-02-28)
Predecessor	Nokia C20
Successor	Nokia C22
Related	Nokia C2 2nd Edition Nokia C200 Nokia C31 Nokia G11 Nokia G21
Compatible networks	GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE)
Form factor	Slate
Colors	C21: Dark Blue, Warm Gray C21 Plus: Dark Cyan, Warm Gray
Dimensions	C21: 169.9 × 77.9 × 8.8 mm C21 Plus: 164.8 × 75.9 × 8.6 mm
Weight	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
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
Display	IPS LCD, 6.52", 1600 × 720 (HD+), 20:9, 269 ppi
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 manufatured by HMD Global and branded by Nokia. Both smartphones are annouced 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:

Camera (Main and front)

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 isn't 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

1. "Nokia C21 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
2. "Nokia C21 Plus - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
3. Peter. "Nokia C21 and C21 Plus announced with metal frames and 6.5" displays". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
4. Jeet (2022-02-28). "HMD Global launches Nokia C21 and Nokia C21 Plus budget smartphones at MWC 2022". Gizmochina. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
5. Spendelow, Nathan (2023-03-28). "Nokia C21 Plus review: The new ultra-budget king". Expert Reviews. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
6. Arora, Rohit (2022-09-28). "Nokia C21 Plus Review: Clean Software & Big Battery Might Not Be Enough After All". https://www.gizbot.com/ . Retrieved 2026-02-05.{{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)