HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Nokia G21
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606; launch prices were $180 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 34/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 333,647); the Nokia G21 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Nokia G21
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $180
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Nokia G21, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro scores 14 points higher (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (43/100 vs 27/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Nokia G21 — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $179 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads Nokia G21 by 58.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Nokia G21 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (43/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nokia G21?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia G21 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Nokia G21?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nokia G21?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nokia G21?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on performance (43/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro 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 Vibe 2 Pro (66/100 vs 44/100).