Nokia G21 vs Realme GT 7 Pro
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Realme GT 7 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $179 and $800. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5050); the Realme GT 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,111,924 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 222g).
Nokia G21
Realme GT 7 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $800
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3111924 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Realme GT 7 Pro, the Realme GT 7 Pro scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Realme GT 7 Pro — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Realme GT 7 Pro (59/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Realme GT 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3111924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $800 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G21 and Realme GT 7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 7 Pro leads Nokia G21 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $621. Nokia G21 was $621 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (74/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Realme GT 7 Pro (59/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme GT 7 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Realme GT 7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Realme GT 7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.