Nokia G21 vs Tecno Pop 8
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Tecno Pop 8 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pop 8 leads — 35/100 vs 34/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the Nokia G21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 8 doesn't.
Nokia G21
Tecno Pop 8
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Tecno Pop 8, the Tecno Pop 8 scores 1 points higher (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the Tecno Pop 8 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (59/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Tecno Pop 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $179 | — |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop 8
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 8
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G21 and Tecno Pop 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Tecno Pop 8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the Tecno Pop 8 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (59/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Tecno Pop 8?
The Tecno Pop 8 edges out the Nokia G21 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Tecno Pop 8?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Pop 8 — 35/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Tecno Pop 8?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 8 is a better fit for everyday use.