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Nokia XR21

Nokia XR21

Brand: NOKIA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.49" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 6GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 695 5G
  • Battery: 4800mAh
  • Launch Date: 2023, June 11
  • Storage: 128GB storage, Unspecified
  • OS: Android 12
  • Body: 231g, 10.5mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2023, May 03
Status Available. Released 2023, June 11

Body

Dimensions 168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
Weight 231 g (8.15 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Ingress Protection IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 60 min)
Drop resistant up to 1.8m
MIL-STD-810H compliant

Display

Type IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
Size 6.49 inches, 101.7 cm2 (~77.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Platform

OS Android 12
Chipset Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU Adreno 619

Memory

Card slot Unspecified
Internal 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio Unspecified
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type Li-Po 4800 mAh
Charging 33W wired, PD2.0, QC3

Misc

Colors Midnight Black, Pine Green
Price About 570 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.6
  • Design 10 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Extreme Durability: Features IP69K water/dust resistance and MIL-STD-810H military-grade drop protection.
  2. Excellent Battery Life: Equipped with a 4,800mAh battery that can last up to 2 days on a single charge.
  3. Clean Software Experience: Runs a near-stock version of Android, ensuring a smooth, bloat-free interface.
  4. Long-Term Support: Promises 4 years of security updates and 3 years of OS upgrades (starts on Android 12/13).
  5. Sturdy Display Protection: Screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
  6. Handy Physical Buttons: Includes two customizable, programmable buttons for quick access to apps or functions.
  7. Useful 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Features a legacy 3.5mm audio jack, which is rare in modern rugged phones.
  8. Good Display Specs: Comes with a 6.49-inch FHD+ display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
  9. Decent Daily Performance: Snapdragon 695 5G processor provides reliable, non-laggy performance for everyday tasks.
  10. Screen Replacement Warranty: Offers a 1-year free screen replacement warranty in some regions.

CONS

  1. High Price Point: Positioned as a premium-priced mid-range device, which is expensive for its specifications.
  2. Limited Storage: 128GB of internal storage may not be sufficient for all users.
  3. No Expandable Storage: Lacks a microSD card slot, meaning storage cannot be expanded.
  4. No Wireless Charging: Lacks wireless charging support, a feature present on its predecessor.
  5. Average Camera Performance: Camera quality is mediocre, especially in low-light conditions.
  6. Slow Charging Speeds: 33W charging is relatively slow compared to competitors.
  7. Moderate Screen Brightness: Display struggles with visibility in direct, bright sunlight.
  8. Older Processor: The Snapdragon 695 is a mid-range chip, not offering top-tier processing power.
  9. No Charger in Box: The phone comes with only a USB-C cable, no charging brick is included.
  10. No 4K Video Recording: Video capture is limited to 1080p, despite the high-resolution sensor.

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