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Nokia C21

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Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)*
Processor
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Display diagonal
6.52 in*
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 720 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,600 px

Display

Display diagonal
6.52 in*
Display pixel density
269 ppi*
Resolution
720 × 1600*
Panel
Display: IPS LCD
Horizontal pixels
Display: 720 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,600 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    6.52 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    720 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,600 px*
    Technology
    IPS LCD*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)*
Processor
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Graphics
IMG8322*

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A55*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    1.6 GHz*
  • Cortex-A55*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    1.2 GHz*

Memory & storage

Memory configurations

  • 2 GB RAM / 32 GB storage*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*
  • 3 GB RAM / 32 GB storage*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*
  • 3 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Memory options

  • 2 GB*
    Capacity
    2 GB*
  • 3 GB*
    Capacity
    3 GB*

Storage options

  • 32 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*
  • 64 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    8 MP*
    Position
    Rear*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
3,000 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 11 (Go edition)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Reported value 2: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 4.2, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 4.20*
Reported value 3: 4.2, A2DP*
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • accelerometer*
  • Fingerprint (rear-mounted)*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)*
Weight
195 g*

Colors

  • Dark Blue*
  • Warm Gray*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 33 fields
Body Weight
195 g (6.88 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    195*
    unit
    g*
    original
    195 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Build
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
6.52 inches, 102.6 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6.52*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    6.52 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    102.6*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    102.6 cm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,600*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1600*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 11 (Go edition)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
IMG8322*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Nokia C21*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32GB*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3GB*
    span
    • 19*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 28*
    • 32*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3GB*
    span
    • 33*
    • 36*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
8 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
5 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Features
720p*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3000 mAh*
    span
    • 7*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Dark Blue, Warm Gray*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 70 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - International*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 4gbands
LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 34*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.8 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.35*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.35 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
C21*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
195* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
IPS LCD*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
720*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
1,600*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
6.52* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
77.5* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
2* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
8* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
5* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
4.2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,000* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
73.5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Nokia C21*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2022.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
169.9* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
77.9* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
8.8* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 49 fields
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable*
Body · Build
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back*
Body · Dimensions
169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)*
Body · SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
195 g (6.88 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS*
Comms · Radio
FM radio*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Display · Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)*
Display · Size
6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~77.5% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
IPS LCD*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity*
Launch · Announced
2022, February 28*
Launch · Status
Available. Released 2022, May 03*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, HDR*
Main Camera · Single
8 MP*
Main Camera · Video
720p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.1*
Memory · Internal
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Dark Blue, Warm Gray*
Misc · Models
TA-1356, TA-1352*
Historical price
About 70 EUR*
Misc · SAR EU
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.55 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - International*
Network · 4G bands
LTE*
Network · Features
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - LATAM, Brazil*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Platform · GPU
IMG8322*
Platform · OS
Android 11 (Go edition)*
Selfie camera · Features
LED flash*
Selfie camera · Single
5 MP*
Selfie camera · Video
720p*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Dark Blue
Dark Blue*
Warm Gray
Warm Gray*
Display
Display
Diagonal
6.52* in
Horizontal pixels
720* px
Vertical pixels
1,600* px
Technology
IPS LCD*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Memory options
2 GB
Capacity
2.0* GB
3 GB
Capacity
3.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
2 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
2.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A55
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.6* GHz
Cortex-A55 ·
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.2* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*

* Provisional data