Nokia G21 vs Nokia G400

The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G400 leads — 43/100 vs 34/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia G400 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 330,006).

The Nokia G400 edges out the Nokia G21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 44
Portability 59
Value for money 36
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
What makes Nokia G21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 198g

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Nokia G400 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1335
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Nokia G400, the Nokia G400 scores 9 points higher (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).

Nokia G21: The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G21 Nokia G400
Processor Unisoc T606 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 330006 477542
Geekbench Single 378 746
Geekbench Multi 1335 1816
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720 1080x2408
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 20W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 190 g 198 g
Launch price $179
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G21 and Nokia G400, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G21 Unisoc T606
34/100
330006 AnTuTu
Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100 +30.9%
477542 AnTuTu

Nokia G400 leads Nokia G21 by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G21
$179
Nokia G400
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (66/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Nokia G400?

The Nokia G400 edges out the Nokia G21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Nokia G400?

The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia G400 — 43/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Nokia G400?

The Nokia G400 leads on performance (41/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Nokia G400?

The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.