Nokia G21 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $179 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 34/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 330,006); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).
Nokia G21
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $799
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 190g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 32 points higher (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 leads (44/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (83/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $799 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia G21 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Nokia G21 by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $620. Nokia G21 was $620 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (75/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (44/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (83/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 32 points (66/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.