Nokia G21 vs Nokia G60
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia G60 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695; launch prices were $179 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G60 leads — 43/100 vs 34/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4500); the Nokia G60 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
Nokia G60
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $329
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nokia G60 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Nokia G60, the Nokia G60 scores 9 points higher (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 leads (44/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 34/100, Nokia G60 — 22/100; 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 Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G60 and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Nokia G60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G60
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G60
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G60
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G21 and Nokia G60, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G60 leads Nokia G21 by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nokia G21 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (46/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G60 and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (32/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Nokia G60?
The Nokia G60 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 G60?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia G60 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Nokia G60?
The Nokia G60 leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Nokia G60?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nokia G60 (66/100 vs 44/100).