Nokia XR21 is latest rugged phone launched by HMD Global. It is an upgraded processor over Nokia XR20 and comes with an improved design, and better display. The Nokia XR21 also features a capable camera setup, powerful processor, long-lasting battery, and is equipped with Android 12. This phone is dust and water-resistant.
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Nokia XR21 Key Specs and Features
- 6.49 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~406 ppi density), ~77.0% screen-to-body ratio
- Android 12
- Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Octa Core Processor
- 6GB RAM
- 64 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) Dual Rear Camera
- 16 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (side mounted)
- 128GB Built-in Storage
- 4G LTE Support
- 5G Support
- 33W Fast Charging Capacity
- 4800 mAh Non removable Li-Po Battery
Design
Nokia XR21 sports a similar design to its predecessor Nokia XR20. It has a simple yet elegant design made of polycarbonate with a matte finish that is both durable and fingerprint-resistant. The phone is available in two colors: Midnight Black and Pine Green.
Nokia claims that this new smartphone is one of the toughest, device in market and has MIL-STD-810H certification. However, it’s worth noting that this sturdiness comes with a slightly heavier weight, tipping the scales at 231 grams.
Interestingly, the Nokia XR21 front panel is dominated by a slightly smaller 6.49-inch display compared to its 6.67-inch predecessor. The display is surrounded by thin bezels and has a waterdrop notch for the front-facing camera. The top of the phone houses the earpiece, while the bottom of the phone houses the USB-C port, the microphone, and the speaker grille.
The back of the android phone is home to the dual-lens rear camera system. The camera system is arranged in a vertical layout in the top left corner of the phone. This camera module is surrounded by a metal frame that gives the phone a premium look and feel. The phone also has the Nokia branding at the center of the rear panel.
Display
The Nokia XR21 is a smartphone that aims to impress with its stunning display, although its smaller compare to the XR20. It has a 6.49-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels results in a pixel density of approximately 406 pixels per inch, thus, ensuring sharp and detailed visuals.
The display also has a 20:9 aspect ratio, which ensures that content fills the screen with minimal bezels, maximizing the available display area. Similarly, with a screen-to-body ratio of 77.0%, the Nokia XR21 offers an expansive viewing area, allowing users to enjoy their favorite content with minimal distractions and a more engaging visual experience.
Furthermore, the XR21 display boasts a high refresh rate of 120Hz, ensuring smooth and fluid animations. It also boast a 450 nits of typical brightness and a peak brightness of 550 nits, hence, the display delivers vivid and clear visuals. This allows users to comfortably use their device under direct sunlight or in other well-lit environments.
To protect this impressive display, the Nokia XR21 comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. This advanced glass technology provides excellent resistance against scratches, ensuring that the display stays pristine even with regular usage. It also offers enhanced drop protection, making the device more durable and reliable.
Camera
The Nokia XR21 impresses with its versatile dual rear camera setup. It features a 64 MP wide lens with an f/1.8 aperture, ensuring sharp and detailed shots even in challenging lighting conditions. This primary camera features PDAF, which allows for quick and accurate focusing on subjects. Whether capturing still photos or recording videos, the PDAF technology ensures that your shots are sharp and well-focused, even in challenging lighting conditions or fast-paced scenes.
Additionally, the device offers an 8 MP ultrawide lens with an f/2.2 aperture, allowing users to capture a wider field of view. With features like Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, and panorama mode, the camera setup on the XR21 enhances the photography experience, enabling users to capture stunning images with ease.
This phone is also equipped with an impressive video capabilities, supporting 4K resolution at 30 frames per second (fps) and 1080p resolution at 30 fps. This allows users to capture high-quality videos with detailed clarity and smooth motion.
TThe Nokia XR21 is equipped with a 16 MP wide front camera featuring an f/2.4 aperture. It delivers stunning selfie shots with excellent detail and clarity. Additionally, the front camera supports video recording at 1080p resolution, ensuring smooth and high-quality footage at 30 frames per second.
Hardware and Software
The Nokia XR21 boasts a powerful Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G chipset built on a 6nm process. Its octa-core CPU consists of two high-performance Kryo 660 Gold cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six energy-efficient Kryo 660 Silver cores running at 1.7 GHz. This is the same processor found in models like the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, the Oppo A1, and the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G.
It is also coupled with a Adreno 619 GPU for graphic processing. This phone also support up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This storage can be expanded using the microSDXC card, although its uses a shared SIM slot.
Furthermore, the Nokia XR21 is equipped with a substantial 4800 mAh battery. It also supports fast charging capabilities, including 33W wired charging with PD2.0 and QC3 technology.
This phone also runs Android 12, which ensures that users have access to the latest software advancements and innovations, providing a smooth and enjoyable user experience. With Android 12, users can enjoy a more intuitive and responsive interface, optimized performance, and access to a wide range of apps and services from the Google Play Store.
In terms of connectivity, this phone supports 5G, which is the fastest mobile data connection available. It also has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is a convenient way to unlock the phone.
Nokia XR21 Price and Availbility
Nokia XR21 price starts at $ 510 / € 539 / ₹51,999. The Nokia XR21 price in Nigeria is expected about ₦289,000.
Nokia XR21 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Nokia XR21:
General Features
- Platform: Android 12
- Processor: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Octa Core Processor (2.2 GHz dual-core Kryo 660 Gold and 1.7 GHz hexa-core Kryo 660 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 619
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Colours: Midnight Black, Pine Green
- Dimension: 168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm
- Weight: 231 g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.49 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~406 ppi density), 120Hz Rate Ratio, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM) Brightness, ~77.0% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 64 MP (wide), f/1.8, PDAF + 8 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2 Dual Camera
- Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, Panorama
- Front Camera: 16 MP (wide), f/2.4 Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE 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: 5G Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6, dual-band
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Unspecified
- Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (side mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 4800 mAh Non removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 33W Fast Charging Capacity
