Nokia G21 vs Realme GT7
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $179 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 34/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Nokia G21
Realme GT7
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $420
- Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 43 points higher (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Realme GT7 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 2496976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $420 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G21 and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Nokia G21 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $241. Nokia G21 was $241 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (84/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Realme GT7?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Realme GT7?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.