HMD Skyline vs Nokia G21
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 34/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 333,647); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Nokia G21
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Nokia G21, the HMD Skyline scores 28 points higher (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $179 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Nokia G21 by 139.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (53/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (75/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Nokia G21?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 28 points (62/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Nokia G21?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Nokia G21?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Nokia G21?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Nokia G21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Skyline (90/100 vs 44/100).