Nokia G21 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 34/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 330,006); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.5mm).
Nokia G21
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Overall rating 34/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (76/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | — |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G21 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Nokia G21 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (76/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.