Nokia G21 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $179 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Nokia G21
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 54/100; 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 Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $1999 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia G21 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Nokia G21 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1820. Nokia G21 was $1820 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (78/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (76/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.