Nokia G21 vs Realme GT7 (China)

The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 34/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5050); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 330,006).

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 44
Portability 59
Value for money 36
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Nokia G21 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 203g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1335
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

Nokia G21: The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G21 Realme GT7 (China)
Processor Unisoc T606 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 330006 2835794
Geekbench Single 378 2729
Geekbench Multi 1335 8430
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 1280x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 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 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 203 g
Launch price $179
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G21 and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G21 Unisoc T606
34/100
330006 AnTuTu
Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100 +88.4%
2835794 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Nokia G21 by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G21
$179
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (94/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (72/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Realme GT7 (China)?

The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.