Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Nokia G21

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606; estimated prices are $999 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 25/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4700); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 330,006).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 25 points (50/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 37
Design 51
Value for money 41
Nokia G21
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 1335
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g
  • Cheaper: $179 vs $999

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Nokia G21, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 25 points higher (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "design" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (98/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G21: The Nokia G21 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Nokia G21
Processor Google Tensor G4 Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 1499601 330006
Geekbench Single 1880 378
Geekbench Multi 5100 1335
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2856x1280 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5050 mAh
Charging 37W 18W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Price $999 $179
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Nokia G21
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia G21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
37
battery
Nokia G21
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
50/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Nokia G21 Unisoc T606
25/100 -354.4%
330006 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Nokia G21 by 354.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
Nokia G21
$179

Price difference: $820. Nokia G21 is cheaper by $820.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (77/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (98/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Nokia G21?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 25 points (50/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Nokia G21?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nokia G21 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Nokia G21?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Nokia G21?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Nokia G21?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G21 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.