HMD-led Nokia has introduced its new budget Android offering – Nokia G21 in India. The phone was recently launched in the international markets before making its way to the Indian subcontinent.
The USP for this device is its 5050 mAh battery pack, which the company claims can easily offer over a day of backup. In addition, the Nokia phones are known for their nearby Android experience, and the company plans to offer Android updates for two years.
In terms of price, the Nokia G21 comes in a couple of storage and memory variants of 4GB / 64GB and 6GB / 128GB. The basic variant is priced at Rs. 12,999, while the top-end variant is priced at Rs. 14,999. The phone comes in two colors Nordic Blue or Dusk shades.
As part of the launch offer, Nokia, in partnership with Bajaj FinServ, is offering the phone in easy EMIs with no down payment. In case you buy the phone from Nokia’s official website, the company provides a pair of Nokia BH-405 TWS for free.
Nokia G21 Features and Specifications
This is the first phone to be launched in India following HMD’s decision to focus only on affordable and cheap Android phones. The Nokia G21 is aimed at budget users of smartphones who do not yet want to buy a 5G phone. It is equipped with a Unisoc T606 chipset combined with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage space. However, you have the option to expand the storage via micro-SD card.
The screen of the Nokia G21 is a 6.5-inch panel with a resolution of 720 * 1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. It has a triple camera setup on the back with a 50 MP primary sensor, a 2 MP macro and a 2 MP depth sensor. On the front, it has an 8MP camera for selfies and video calls.
The phone runs on a near-storage version of Android 11, and the company plans to offer Android updates for two years. The power supply of the phone is a 5050 mAh battery that supports up to 18W fast charging. Combined with a low-end chipset, lack of 5G connectivity and a low-resolution LCD screen, this battery can easily last for more than a day – as promised by the company.
While the company may have decided not to focus on value for money or flagship phones, devices like the Nokia G21 may not be rich in features. Therefore, the company needs to focus on pricing the phones aggressively while offering other benefits that can add more value to the buyers.