Google Pixel 7a vs Nokia G21

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606; estimated prices are $180 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 25/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 330,006).

The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Nokia G21 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Nokia G21
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 1335
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4385 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 193g
  • Cheaper: $179 vs $180

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 97/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Nokia G21, the Google Pixel 7a scores 13 points higher (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 leads (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G21 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia G21: The Nokia G21 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Nokia G21
Processor Google Tensor G2 Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 1194673 330006
Geekbench Single 1459 378
Geekbench Multi 3451 1335
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1600x720
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 5050 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 12
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 193 g 190 g
Price $180 $179
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Nokia G21
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nokia G21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Nokia G21
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Nokia G21 Unisoc T606
25/100 -262.0%
330006 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Nokia G21 by 262.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Nokia G21
$179

Price difference: $1. Nokia G21 is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (67/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (37/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia G21 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nokia G21?

The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Nokia G21 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Nokia G21?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia G21 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nokia G21?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nokia G21?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Nokia G21?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia G21 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.