HMD Vibe vs Nokia G21
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G21 leads — 34/100 vs 27/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Vibe is faster in AnTuTu (424,216 vs 333,647); the Nokia G21 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Nokia G21
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 424216 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 412 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1423 vs 1335
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Higher performance (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Nokia G21, the Nokia G21 scores 7 points higher (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G21 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 leads (44/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G21 and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (44/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $179 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe leads Nokia G21 by 27.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Vibe
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G21 and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (44/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Nokia G21?
The Nokia G21 edges out the HMD Vibe by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Nokia G21?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Nokia G21?
The Nokia G21 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Nokia G21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nokia G21 (44/100 vs 22/100).