Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Nokia G21

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 45/100 vs 34/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is noticeably better than the Nokia G21 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 44
Display 63
Camera 47
Battery 33
Portability 30
Value for money
Nokia G21
Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 44
Portability 59
Value for money 36
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1335
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (44/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (63/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 230g

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Nokia G21, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 11 points higher (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (59/100 vs 30/100).

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G21: The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 V 5G UW Nokia G21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 597974 330006
Geekbench Single 799 378
Geekbench Multi 1836 1335
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1600x720
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5050 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 230 g 190 g
Launch price $179
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
47
camera
Nokia G21
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
63
display
Nokia G21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Nokia G21
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
45/100
597974 AnTuTu
Nokia G21 Unisoc T606
34/100 -81.2%
330006 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Nokia G21 by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknown
Nokia G21
$179
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (44/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (63/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (47/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (59/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nokia G21?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is noticeably better than the Nokia G21 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nokia G21?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nokia G21?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nokia G21?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on performance (44/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Nokia G21?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use.