Google Pixel 9 vs Nokia G21

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606; estimated prices are $799 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 330,006).

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 25 points (50/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Nokia G21
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 1335
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $179 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Nokia G21, the Google Pixel 9 scores 25 points higher (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 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 Nokia G21
Processor Google Tensor G4 Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 1561427 330006
Geekbench Single 1850 378
Geekbench Multi 4900 1335
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2424x1080 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5050 mAh
Charging 27W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 198 g 190 g
Price $799 $179
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Nokia G21
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • 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
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Nokia G21
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Nokia G21 Unisoc T606
25/100 -373.2%
330006 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads Nokia G21 by 373.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Nokia G21
$179

Price difference: $620. Nokia G21 is cheaper by $620.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (75/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G21 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 55/100).

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

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

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

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

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

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 24/100).

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

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

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

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