My real beef with the G21 is that it’s released with A11 and not A12. Really it should be receiving the OS updates to take it to 14. But all in all it doesn’t actually seem like a bad device. Great review 👍
First thing I noticed was how light the device feels it's nice. So the build is solid it's very well built, the rear of the device is fantastic it really does feel nice and the texturization on it adds some extra grip it really is nice to hold it actually feels more on the premium side I am impressed. On the software side it's been performing nicely with the Unisoc T606 chip not experienced any performance issues with it so far for the tasks I will do on a daily which is Social media, Whatsapp, Web browsing, Calls. Now from a gaming point of view I cannot tell you as I do not game on a phone. Now the camera takes great photos only thing that disappointed me was the removal of ultrawide which was present on the G20 it really is a shame, I would rather they removed that pointless macro lens they insist on putting on these handsets these days and put the ultrawide back on. Also I am not a huge fan of the camera island shape and placement I prefer the circular module island to me it sets Nokia apart from the crowd, with this current trend change it's more accustomed to a Moto and looking at it you could slap any manufacturers name on it as it's so generic looking. Battery is great so far it came with a precharge of 60% and I topped it up to 100% in not much time with the 10w bundled charging brick, I don't know if I will stick with the 10w charging brick I'll have to see when it needs recharging and how long it takes before making the decision to get the 18w charging brick will see. Calls have been fine clear crisp no problems, loudspeaker for music it's ok nothing spectacular it's no by any means the loudest.
Thanks... Have always used a Nokia, current 6.1 plus going strong since 2018... Wanted to shift for quite some time now... Am planning on going with this... Your comment helped me seal the deal.
Good review. bough this for some Nokia nostalgia. I've had the device for 6 days and for the money its okay. I'm used to iPhone 13 pro. For the money its a solid device. Only thing i really miss from the iPhone is the Camera quality as I'm a keen photographer. Few stutters here and there but i can live with it
Not sure if you have already done this, but could you show a video on how the Nokia "ecosystem" works? How well the T20 tablet works with a Nokia phone, earbuds and the Nokia activity tracker? many thanks.
I believe it's just designs with OEM. Circular bump made it unique but it was pretty co fused with 1+.. Lot of ppl asked me if I was using 1+ until I had to flip the phone to reveal the name at the back.
Thanks for the review. The G21 looks fine for what it is, and comparing it with some of the the Chinese devices who also copied the circular camera bumps, Nokia just did it better.
Android stock, software support and long battery Life, the reasons to get It. Ofter these reasons are underrated about Nokia phones. I've had a Nokia 6.1 for 4 years and It works still very well, thanks to good stock software (android one) and good build quality.
I am replying with my Nokia 6.1. The only reason I needed a new phone is due to its lack of storage.. It still works perfectly on Android 10 and it's 5years now.
So now the question would be, would buying the G20 a better value for money if retailers are offering discounts? Because the difference in specs for a Nokia is negligible and the software support is pretty much on par.
My wife has had a Nokia 5.3 for two years and the phone has ran like a top. Two years trouble free motoring. Problem is I dunno if this is a 5.3 replacement or if I would recommend this to her. Marginal call. The G50 or the X10 might be better option. Nokia obviously.
G50 if you want 5G. But apart from that the X10 would be the better option as it’s 1080p screen and has better cameras…… and looks like a Nokia. I have the G50 and it’s perfectly fine. But if I hadn’t already bought it and wasn’t bothered about 5G, I would consider the G21 for battery and refresh rate. It’s only the camera system that lets it down. But they are all a bit sucky at that price. Camera on the G50 is surprisingly good, and X10s camera isn’t bad either. Plus the 5G bands are better then many other phones. Horses for courses. Want 5G and good camera, get G50. Want 5G, 1080p screen and decent cameras, get X10. Want value for money and are not bothered about 5G cameras that acceptable with good refresh rate, get G21.
@@blackhawk69100 You said it right. Spot on 👍🏻. Haha I would still bug a google pixel 4 or 5 for the same price. Better camera, processor and updates.. nokia sucks at giving updates, they already give 1 year old OS when its launched and u get delayed upto 6-8 months for OS update... So technically u hardly get 1 new OS update when u compare with pixel launched same time front or back little... Nokia gives 2 year OS update.. but since u got old 1 year OS, lets say u get in end . 1 year OS update compared to phones launched by google same time with latest OS
@@bhupeshjain1680 I agree, the promise on updates from Nokia/HMD has fallen very short. After all it was the whole point of using Android 1. But you are also right about the Os release cycle on new devices. It’s criminal to release a new phone on previous software. Just makes a mockery of the slogan ( pure, secure, and up to date). I honestly think HMD should make it’s own skin/launcher at this point to help hide the slow updates. At least then it would already have useful editions software wise straight from the box. Android 1 to me at this point just feels to barebones and doesn’t really bring anything to the table as updates are slow.
Thank you , for the Video, as I dont need much in a phone , and going by your review I just ordered One. I make a few calls , surf the net , but not often , and just need basic photos, so its perfect
Looks like a solid phone, G11 being better deal of the two. wish the screen was smaller in one of the models, then 720p resolution wouldn't be a problem at all 😅
Nokia used to manufacture the best looking cell phones ever made... Sadly those days are over and most (smart)phones have similar looks. Nice to see Nokia is in the game again with good reliable products.
Indeed, the video sound quality is something i can use for music recording. The stock cam app need better curation, I've seen by myself a22 5g *can* produce sharp pics even in 2x zoom with side loaded Gcam........
I was really excited when the "new Nokia" phones started coming out on the market, and I owned three of them (3, 5, and 6.1). But, as years go by, it looks to me that they are losing their mojo at HMD. After 6.1 I switched to Poco, and I wasn't disappointed. Although I still miss some of Nokias charm, feature rich software and great value for money is what's keeping me with Poco, for now.
Like it more and more. As mentioned in a previous video about this model at first I just saw another Motorola run of the mill G series entry model but later on, I remebered that I actually like most of these run of the mill Motorolas and that changed my view on this Nokia. Yes it's sad that Nokia didn't try to go for more unique design language but I'm glad they left the centre circle isle after a bit too much iterations of devices. What remains an absolute eyesore is the damned V-notch screen. Yes again, I don't mind notches nor do I mind punched displays, even the Iphone notch doesn't bother me as long as it isn't that dreadfull V-shaped thing that goes agains any other form on the front side of any smartphone. Please Nokia, PLEASE, give U-notches on your non punched displeays instead. They are far more simmetrical to the rest of the screen curves. Heck I would mind going back to what Sony still does, a proper upper bezel with a small selfie cam, problem solved. (by the way, sorry for all the orthograph mishaps in my reactions)
I find it interesting how much you dislike the V notch, but we all have certain things that bother us. For me, the unsymmetrical camera bump really bothers beyond logical explanation haha. If I had to guess, I think V notches are cheaper than U notches.
@@AbdullaZaki I personally prefer the bar notch to the teardrop notch. Especially if they add better features like a better sensor or cool features like that TOF sensor for vein recognition like what LG did with the LG G8. It's either that or a punchhole. I've switched to LG for the dual screen feature and what got me to the V50 instead of the Velvet or V60 was my preference for the bar notch instead of the teardrop notch. Still a Nokia fan at heart despite the LG switch. My Nokia 8.1 still works like a charm and rocking as my phone at home. 😉
While I like all these phones that Nokia has put out over the last year or so, with the exception of the XR-20 which really stands out, none of them ofer anything that is that much better than what the 8.3 already has. Of course there are gives and takes, in terms of some features, battery size and life, but all in all these differences are quite marginal. However, if it came down to choose, I'd still go with most of these Nokia devices over the competition.
I wanted to change the grid for widgets to just 4 across but could not... Plus single bottom speaker is noticeable cost cutting. Only two things that I don't like.
This device is being sold at decent price in my place for 6GB/128GB version. Maybe I'll consider it as primary phone. Thinking of using my 1.4 for gig works and this one as personal Also mind comparing this with 5.4?
@@MrHYDRO84 oh thank you for letting me know .. oh after all phones are to do what we want it for... Which u have, if it does it pretty fine? Then i think its thee most comfortable phone for you :)
My complain is no ultra wide camera for G21 which was available in G20, and the blank huge chin. If they want to give a chin to the phone, please stamp the logo on it; otherwise just remove the chin directly. Another thing is since Android 12 was available publicly, why the G21 doesn't ship with Android 12 on board but 11 instead?
Haha 🤣 The Android One program is a joke.. they say they will give 2 Year OS updates and 3 years security update,. But nokia's all phones comes with 1 year old Operating system, 2 year old processors.. haha and u don't get Android update immediately as soon as its launched by googles, it takes 6-8 months to get Android OS update.. So in reality you are getting only 1 new OS update.. while other phone get Android 12 out of the box , they will get Android 14 OS and security update 1 more year... While nokia will give u Android 13 and security update. 😂🤣.. When Google pixel phones are getting immediately Android 13, your phone will get Android 12, that too after 6-8 months ..😂🤣 and next year same time u will get Android 13, when google pixel will be getting Android 14. Lets say u bouth
Many complaints about this smartphone. They complain about the poor performance of the fingerprint, spontaneous shutdown and freezing. Moreover, they write that problems arise after several months of use, and for some, after a couple of days.
Online forums are an echo chamber of negativity. I haven't used the phone for more than 2 weeks to comment on how it is to use right now, but people tend to only go online to complain
Hmmm. There wasn't much issue. But it would lag under sunlight. However, after android 12 update all issues are gone and battery life is actually better. I have been using this 📱 since last september
Thank you for an excellent concise review. I am looking for an interim phone that’s not expensive to cover me in the short term. The temptation to have a Nokia, albeit not the real Nokia, is very nostalgic...giving it my full consideration as I think it’s good for the money.
Glad you found it useful! Sounds like this phone might work well for you. The only real drawback I have after using it for an extended period of time is that the display doesn't get very bright under the sun. Usable but not idea
@@Melbournelost66 A13 is the useless phone mate.. samsung midrange or expensive phones are good. Not lower end coz of heavy animation UI. Better go with Nokia. Coz of Pure stock Android, ur phone will perform faster than any midrange phones. Smooth interface. No UI can beat Stock Android interface speed.
@@Melbournelost66 Samsung lower budget phones hang a lot after few days coz of their Exynos chipset in lower price phones. I use Nokia 4.2 with snapdragon 439 processor. With Android 11 version on it. It Works soooo super smooth.
Tip n trick.. turn off WiFi scanning and Bluetooth scanning setting..if this scanning setting is on while having your wifi or Bluetooth off your phone will be sending signals via the WiFi scanning and Bluetooth scanning setting being on.💯 % 🔋 saver.👍
Love your channel! Currently using a T20 and a 2720 flip but I'm considering getting a nokia smartphone as a daily driver. Would you recommend the G50 or G21? X series isn't available where I live.
If it was up to me, I would use the usual soundtrack on everything, but people wanted something different. Choosing the right song for the video is always such a hassle
I am a marine surveyor, I take a lot of pics for my reports and expect the phones battery last long while taking a lot of pics. Kindly advise a good nokia phone for daily use.
Better go with Google pixel XL models. Nokia phones have slow processor compared to Google pixel but still better than samsung phone.. Google pixel 4 or 5 can come in this nokia's budget..
I'm thinking if getting my nephew this..but he says he wants a redmi Something 9c something! But it has the old updates and I'm telling him this is better as you getting updates later and it's a little more better and just a couple bucks more
When I watch the phone walking down the street or sitting on the train. It is hard to see the picture due to glare in outdoor light. Doesn't change with the angle I hold the phone. Disappointing.
Hi Abd. Got THE g21 dusk version! Its Beautiful colorwise THE phone is a bit simple, screen a bit dark compaired to other 90 Hertz screens camera shots lacking colors and brightness battery is really Good! In conclusion its an ok phone rather Good in One hand a bit too Long i would rather have THE arrow symbol when changing back to previous page down on THE left Side than it is on THE left upper Side THE phone is deecent! Nothing to wow about but Good enough! 3 out of 5 My Score.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! You can get the back arrow on the bottom left if you want by going to settings, system, gestures, system navigation and changing it from there if you like :D
@@AbdullaZaki Thanks again! Now i like g21 even more! Im so used to make navigation simplest possible! And why not!? THE easier THE better! Other phones have THE install of these three navi symbols right out of THE box! Thanks for awesome advice and totaly knockout! Reviews about phones and as ive Said before! Hmd should have you onboard to make THE right desicions! Kind regards/your servant sire!
Hi Mr Nokia! I want to get a smartphone for my father...he's 79! I have been looking at the G21 with Nokia Comfort Earbuds for £149 or the C21 Plus for £100 with some old wired headphones of mine! Its for his rehabilitation after hip replacement! I thought he could listen to music while he exercises. I'd rather spend £100 obviously as the C21 Plus is no doubt all the phone he needs. I think the G21 gets an additional year of security updates so might be the better deal. But I would appreciate your thoughts if you have the time! Cheers!
Hi Tom, the G21 should also be noticeably quicker in day to day tasks and the extra power will give you a better experience if he plans on keeping the phone for a longer period of time. Considering the comfort buds in the deal, might make sense to spend more on the G21 if you can.
Hi Mr. Nokia, I wonder why Nokia cannot pull off a device like the Nord 2, A52s, or Poco F3. I get that they cannot compete in the flagship segment, but considering that they price their x series phones similar to the ones I enumerated, why can't they at least come up with a phone that has high refresh rate OLED, camera with OIS, and fast charging. They don't need a solid R&D to have those. Any thoughts?
Its complicated but comes down to 2 things: 1- They focus on different priorities. Like the durability aspects on the X10/X20, and the focus on 5G (big number of bands) and updates, all which takes up a cost. 2- They don't have the same economies of scale to buy components for cheap. For example, OnePlus has BBK group, all buying similar components. Xiaomi/Samsung are giants that can buy a lot of similar components and save money on each. Nokia doesn't have this luxury, so buying any components for them will be more expensive.
Should not expect any design innovation from HMD GLOBAL they are a trash company and are still focussed on boring old outdated generic designs and still targeting the budget low end range does anyone still buy Nokia phone's are they still irrelevant ?
Hey so ive been using a 7.2 for over 3 to 4 years now and now that im starting to get incompatibility issues with some apps. Is it safe to jump to the G21? Will i get a better experience overall? Cheers.
I'm still using the Nokia 6.2 been a reliable phone over the 3 years I have had it but the battery life is awful. Is the G11 or G21 a worthy upgrade? Any other suggestions for an upgrade?
I think the natural step up from the 6.2 would be the X10 or the G50 so would recommend you check those out. The G21 isn't really a step up except in battery life
It's Nokia's worst phase, this range of devices launched now has a horrible design and nothing new to offer, I hope HMD will reveal at least a premium mid-range model in 2022.
Aren't those products (tv, laptops) made by other companies that just licensed the Nokia brand? Imo, I don't see any point in reviewing them as Nokia products
I just got this phone to use it temporarily but tbh its not very good. Maybe if you just use it very little but it has features that are useless imo. Like the 90hz screen (lagging while scroling) and the triple camera setup (only the main shooter makes ok pictures the other is just bad and can't seem to find how the third is being used) It would be better to have a better soc or more ram instead as it lagging hard while listening music and using the navigation. I minimized it by disabeling allot of apps and even the assistant.
Question: some Android versions have option in settings to Auto OFF the smartphone at the selected time and Auto ON at the selected time. After setting this, the smartphone automatically turns OFF and ON by itself every day. Does this Nokia have such a function?
"megapixel is not the most reliable parameter to determine camera performance" If only the consumers here know that, but they can easily get swayed by the numbers in paper. It's a problem mentioned by one of the retailers I spoke to in a Nokia store here.
Haha very true, few people think even here 50mp camera means better than 12mp camera of iPhone or Google pixel.. but in reality the performance and quality of these phones are better than those 50mp camera..
Hi.. I wanted to ask if your nokia g21 has received the A13 update. Why is it taking so long to distribute the update for android 13.?! I have seen some videos saying they have received the A13 update.. though i dont know whether its true
One more thing to add, Nokia's durability is outstanding.
Watching this video from my Nokia 7 plus,, i m still happy and satisfied with my purchase even after 3 years still does the job very well
Hows the battery now?
My real beef with the G21 is that it’s released with A11 and not A12. Really it should be receiving the OS updates to take it to 14. But all in all it doesn’t actually seem like a bad device. Great review 👍
Yup, I agree! Thank you
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Does that mean you cannot upgrade it to the latest Android version or just that it's released with 11 and you have to manually update yourself?
It still hasn't received the latest version of android. So it will eventually come, but not currently available to update to
2:12 - so many legends in one frame!
I miss the 1020. I would do anything to reunite with it 🤩
I wonder if Mr Zaki will eventually open a Nokia museum. That would be amazing 😁
First thing I noticed was how light the device feels it's nice.
So the build is solid it's very well built, the rear of the device is fantastic it really does feel nice and the texturization on it adds some extra grip it really is nice to hold it actually feels more on the premium side I am impressed.
On the software side it's been performing nicely with the Unisoc T606 chip not experienced any performance issues with it so far for the tasks I will do on a daily which is Social media, Whatsapp, Web browsing, Calls. Now from a gaming point of view I cannot tell you as I do not game on a phone.
Now the camera takes great photos only thing that disappointed me was the removal of ultrawide which was present on the G20 it really is a shame, I would rather they removed that pointless macro lens they insist on putting on these handsets these days and put the ultrawide back on.
Also I am not a huge fan of the camera island shape and placement I prefer the circular module island to me it sets Nokia apart from the crowd, with this current trend change it's more accustomed to a Moto and looking at it you could slap any manufacturers name on it as it's so generic looking.
Battery is great so far it came with a precharge of 60% and I topped it up to 100% in not much time with the 10w bundled charging brick, I don't know if I will stick with the 10w charging brick I'll have to see when it needs recharging and how long it takes before making the decision to get the 18w charging brick will see.
Calls have been fine clear crisp no problems, loudspeaker for music it's ok nothing spectacular it's no by any means the loudest.
Que tal la calidad de audio con audífonos es buena??? Ya que tiene jack de audio, agradecería tu respuesta 👃
@@rolandofernandezquispe5868 Nunca lo usé para escuchar música a través de los auriculares, así que no puedo responder a tu pregunta, lo siento.
Thanks... Have always used a Nokia, current 6.1 plus going strong since 2018... Wanted to shift for quite some time now... Am planning on going with this... Your comment helped me seal the deal.
Abdulla bringing the Nokia news to the world.
Great show as always.
Its good to have the designs maintained, and all the power packed features of a well known brand. 2022 onwards.
Good review. bough this for some Nokia nostalgia. I've had the device for 6 days and for the money its okay. I'm used to iPhone 13 pro. For the money its a solid device. Only thing i really miss from the iPhone is the Camera quality as I'm a keen photographer. Few stutters here and there but i can live with it
Glad to hear your enjoying this. It definitely won me over. As you said, camera isn't perfect, but its manageable.
Not sure if you have already done this, but could you show a video on how the Nokia "ecosystem" works? How well the T20 tablet works with a Nokia phone, earbuds and the Nokia activity tracker?
many thanks.
I miss the circular camera bump. That made Nokia unique. Excellent review as always. 😃👍
I believe it's just designs with OEM. Circular bump made it unique but it was pretty co fused with 1+.. Lot of ppl asked me if I was using 1+ until I had to flip the phone to reveal the name at the back.
Bought this a week ago... It is ❤️❤️
I really like this phone
Thanks for covering it up with so much details
Love from Palestine ^^
Thanks for watching :)
Good video! I was really surprised by the photos. Thanks for showing and for the explanations.
Thanks for watching :D
Thanks for the review. The G21 looks fine for what it is, and comparing it with some of the the Chinese devices who also copied the circular camera bumps, Nokia just did it better.
Very helpful review, thank you! Sounds good to me, and obviously to you! Will probably buy based on this.👍
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome review. I've just bought one for £110 and for the price I'm impressed and loving it.
It gets better with android 12 update
It gets even better with Android 13.💯💪
Fantastic channel and content. Thank You for this. Greetings from Poland.
Glad you like it :)
Waiting That For Philippine Release, I Remember When The G Series Release In The Philippines Only G10, And G50 But The G20 Is Not.
Android stock, software support and long battery Life, the reasons to get It.
Ofter these reasons are underrated about Nokia phones.
I've had a Nokia 6.1 for 4 years and It works still very well, thanks to good stock software (android one) and good build quality.
I am replying with my Nokia 6.1. The only reason I needed a new phone is due to its lack of storage..
It still works perfectly on Android 10 and it's 5years now.
Please do a comparison video of Nokia 5.4 and Nokia G21 speed tests and more.
Please broo..🥺
Nokia fans❤️❤️
Really like how this phone looks!
So now the question would be, would buying the G20 a better value for money if retailers are offering discounts? Because the difference in specs for a Nokia is negligible and the software support is pretty much on par.
Good question! I think I would still pick the G21 because of the long term advantages of the more powerful processor.
Looks good for parents and grandparents
The phone looks good and descent
Keep it up
Watching this on my Nokia 3.4
Still satisfied by Using This phone❤❤❤
My wife has had a Nokia 5.3 for two years and the phone has ran like a top. Two years trouble free motoring.
Problem is I dunno if this is a 5.3 replacement or if I would recommend this to her.
Marginal call. The G50 or the X10 might be better option. Nokia obviously.
G50 if you want 5G. But apart from that the X10 would be the better option as it’s 1080p screen and has better cameras…… and looks like a Nokia. I have the G50 and it’s perfectly fine. But if I hadn’t already bought it and wasn’t bothered about 5G, I would consider the G21 for battery and refresh rate. It’s only the camera system that lets it down. But they are all a bit sucky at that price. Camera on the G50 is surprisingly good, and X10s camera isn’t bad either. Plus the 5G bands are better then many other phones. Horses for courses. Want 5G and good camera, get G50. Want 5G, 1080p screen and decent cameras, get X10. Want value for money and are not bothered about 5G cameras that acceptable with good refresh rate, get G21.
@@blackhawk69100 You said it right. Spot on 👍🏻. Haha I would still bug a google pixel 4 or 5 for the same price. Better camera, processor and updates.. nokia sucks at giving updates, they already give 1 year old OS when its launched and u get delayed upto 6-8 months for OS update... So technically u hardly get 1 new OS update when u compare with pixel launched same time front or back little... Nokia gives 2 year OS update.. but since u got old 1 year OS, lets say u get in end . 1 year OS update compared to phones launched by google same time with latest OS
@@bhupeshjain1680 I agree, the promise on updates from Nokia/HMD has fallen very short. After all it was the whole point of using Android 1. But you are also right about the Os release cycle on new devices. It’s criminal to release a new phone on previous software. Just makes a mockery of the slogan ( pure, secure, and up to date). I honestly think HMD should make it’s own skin/launcher at this point to help hide the slow updates. At least then it would already have useful editions software wise straight from the box. Android 1 to me at this point just feels to barebones and doesn’t really bring anything to the table as updates are slow.
Thank you , for the Video, as I dont need much in a phone , and going by your review I just ordered One. I make a few calls , surf the net , but not often , and just need basic photos, so its perfect
Looks like a solid phone, G11 being better deal of the two. wish the screen was smaller in one of the models, then 720p resolution wouldn't be a problem at all 😅
I do believe that the G11 is the more practical of the 2, but I will be using it as a daily driver to see if there are any issues with it
@@AbdullaZaki is this the 6 GB or 4 GB version?
Will i be able to use compass apps on this one?
How will Google maps fair on this?
@@avishekdasgupta4262 google maps will work, but it doesn't show orientation when we are standing still. It doesn't have compass sensor or gyroscope
Nokia used to manufacture the best looking cell phones ever made... Sadly those days are over and most (smart)phones have similar looks. Nice to see Nokia is in the game again with good reliable products.
It's not reliable it can't activate the hidden features like Developer mode options.I think they could be selling CLONES from China.tough world 😭🤣
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Indeed, the video sound quality is something i can use for music recording. The stock cam app need better curation, I've seen by myself a22 5g *can* produce sharp pics even in 2x zoom with side loaded Gcam........
Thanks Abd! Youre THE man!
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I was really excited when the "new Nokia" phones started coming out on the market, and I owned three of them (3, 5, and 6.1). But, as years go by, it looks to me that they are losing their mojo at HMD. After 6.1 I switched to Poco, and I wasn't disappointed. Although I still miss some of Nokias charm, feature rich software and great value for money is what's keeping me with Poco, for now.
How are you getting on with the Poco? Keen to get the M4 Pro but unsure about the MIUI.
@@natman06 I didn't like the miui software
This my best budget nokia review guy
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Like it more and more. As mentioned in a previous video about this model at first I just saw another Motorola run of the mill G series entry model but later on, I remebered that I actually like most of these run of the mill Motorolas and that changed my view on this Nokia. Yes it's sad that Nokia didn't try to go for more unique design language but I'm glad they left the centre circle isle after a bit too much iterations of devices. What remains an absolute eyesore is the damned V-notch screen. Yes again, I don't mind notches nor do I mind punched displays, even the Iphone notch doesn't bother me as long as it isn't that dreadfull V-shaped thing that goes agains any other form on the front side of any smartphone. Please Nokia, PLEASE, give U-notches on your non punched displeays instead. They are far more simmetrical to the rest of the screen curves. Heck I would mind going back to what Sony still does, a proper upper bezel with a small selfie cam, problem solved. (by the way, sorry for all the orthograph mishaps in my reactions)
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I find it interesting how much you dislike the V notch, but we all have certain things that bother us. For me, the unsymmetrical camera bump really bothers beyond logical explanation haha. If I had to guess, I think V notches are cheaper than U notches.
@@AbdullaZaki I personally prefer the bar notch to the teardrop notch. Especially if they add better features like a better sensor or cool features like that TOF sensor for vein recognition like what LG did with the LG G8. It's either that or a punchhole. I've switched to LG for the dual screen feature and what got me to the V50 instead of the Velvet or V60 was my preference for the bar notch instead of the teardrop notch.
Still a Nokia fan at heart despite the LG switch. My Nokia 8.1 still works like a charm and rocking as my phone at home. 😉
count me in as someone who also despises V notches. They look terribly cheap and a U-notch can't be that more expensive to get
Two things they will assure is built quality and battery life...😄😁
Everyone disliked the round camera bump now they are missing it😑
Haha, I never disliked it!
personally think the round bump is nice
@@yvanmaglalang241 same thought, trolls have nothing else to do lol
I'm still using the Nokia 8.3 5g.... When are Nokia going to bring out a new phone that's actually better than this beast
Going by the news, the beast is probably alone right up there at the top for some time.
I don't know if we will see a direct replacement to the 8.3, but I hope so.
While I like all these phones that Nokia has put out over the last year or so, with the exception of the XR-20 which really stands out, none of them ofer anything that is that much better than what the 8.3 already has. Of course there are gives and takes, in terms of some features, battery size and life, but all in all these differences are quite marginal. However, if it came down to choose, I'd still go with most of these Nokia devices over the competition.
The 8.3 is the beast!
I wanted to change the grid for widgets to just 4 across but could not... Plus single bottom speaker is noticeable cost cutting. Only two things that I don't like.
This device is being sold at decent price in my place for 6GB/128GB version. Maybe I'll consider it as primary phone. Thinking of using my 1.4 for gig works and this one as personal
Also mind comparing this with 5.4?
5.4 is lower specs than this
After milling around and looking at different phones etc I decided to order this today,
Let me know how it goes!
You could have gone for Google pixel. They are very good compared to Nokia
@@bhupeshjain1680 I know that but I saw this on offer and to be honest I don't need a Pixel for what I use my phone for.
@@MrHYDRO84 oh thank you for letting me know .. oh after all phones are to do what we want it for... Which u have, if it does it pretty fine? Then i think its thee most comfortable phone for you :)
@@bhupeshjain1680 I sold this phone it was junk!
I wrote one time to nokia they should make smaller smartphones and how it seems they will do
If going to choose between Nokia 5.4 or Nokia g21 or redmi note 10 5g witch one do you suggest?
Maybe g21
My complain is no ultra wide camera for G21 which was available in G20, and the blank huge chin. If they want to give a chin to the phone, please stamp the logo on it; otherwise just remove the chin directly. Another thing is since Android 12 was available publicly, why the G21 doesn't ship with Android 12 on board but 11 instead?
Haha 🤣 The Android One program is a joke.. they say they will give 2 Year OS updates and 3 years security update,. But nokia's all phones comes with 1 year old Operating system, 2 year old processors.. haha and u don't get Android update immediately as soon as its launched by googles, it takes 6-8 months to get Android OS update..
So in reality you are getting only 1 new OS update.. while other phone get Android 12 out of the box , they will get Android 14 OS and security update 1 more year...
While nokia will give u Android 13 and security update. 😂🤣..
When Google pixel phones are getting immediately Android 13, your phone will get Android 12, that too after 6-8 months ..😂🤣 and next year same time u will get Android 13, when google pixel will be getting Android 14.
Lets say u bouth
Many complaints about this smartphone. They complain about the poor performance of the fingerprint, spontaneous shutdown and freezing. Moreover, they write that problems arise after several months of use, and for some, after a couple of days.
Online forums are an echo chamber of negativity. I haven't used the phone for more than 2 weeks to comment on how it is to use right now, but people tend to only go online to complain
@@AbdullaZaki Reviews are not on forums, but in the online store. In addition, mobile operator stores actively advertise C30, G11, G21, G60.
Hmmm. There wasn't much issue. But it would lag under sunlight.
However, after android 12 update all issues are gone and battery life is actually better.
I have been using this 📱 since last september
Its surprising that some channels argue about the cpu being weak still the 720p made it perform good
Thank you for an excellent concise review. I am looking for an interim phone that’s not expensive to cover me in the short term. The temptation to have a Nokia, albeit not the real Nokia, is very nostalgic...giving it my full consideration as I think it’s good for the money.
Glad you found it useful! Sounds like this phone might work well for you. The only real drawback I have after using it for an extended period of time is that the display doesn't get very bright under the sun. Usable but not idea
@@AbdullaZaki Okay thanks for that information as I have tossing up between the Nokia and Samsung A12.
@@Melbournelost66 A13 is the useless phone mate.. samsung midrange or expensive phones are good. Not lower end coz of heavy animation UI. Better go with Nokia. Coz of Pure stock Android, ur phone will perform faster than any midrange phones. Smooth interface. No UI can beat Stock Android interface speed.
@@Melbournelost66 Samsung lower budget phones hang a lot after few days coz of their Exynos chipset in lower price phones. I use Nokia 4.2 with snapdragon 439 processor. With Android 11 version on it. It Works soooo super smooth.
Nice review of nokiaG21❤️
Dear Abdullah Your videos are very good and Awesome .
I love Nokia And you bro ,Now I use Nokia 6310 4 G .
Since camera in G21 isn't that good, well you can buy G11 for better price since it has same processor.
Tip n trick.. turn off WiFi scanning and Bluetooth scanning setting..if this scanning setting is on while having your wifi or Bluetooth off your phone will be sending signals via the WiFi scanning and Bluetooth scanning setting being on.💯 % 🔋 saver.👍
Great review bro , much appreciated
Love your channel! Currently using a T20 and a 2720 flip but I'm considering getting a nokia smartphone as a daily driver. Would you recommend the G50 or G21? X series isn't available where I live.
i wish dual sim and has expandable memory. Its almost perfect.
It is dual sim + expandable storage
Still have my Nokia 7 plus
Nokia phones has been excellent. Soon i will take one
I suddenly felt like I was in the countryside with all the baling in this video.
If it was up to me, I would use the usual soundtrack on everything, but people wanted something different. Choosing the right song for the video is always such a hassle
Hey abdulla cpuld you please make a review of the nokia g21 after the big update especially the camera thank you and more power!
Hi, I wasn't aware that the update improved the camera. Any sources for this?
@@AbdullaZaki actually i do not know. I am just guessing since the update is quite big.
Unfortunately Nokia is quite bad at communicating what the update usually includes but I'm guessing it just a stability and bug fixing update
@@AbdullaZaki that's sad. Thanks abdulla for the info
@@artrmt1233 no problem :)
hi there! if you are going to compare.. which is better, the G20 or G21? thanks..
one way of playing with the optics would be to show the flashlight with light
Nice information and review.
This phone brand is pure stock android experience and for those who needs a trusted daily use phone this will be for you.
Does it have a back button and home button. I seen that the 2.4 didnt and was hard to use.
I am a marine surveyor, I take a lot of pics for my reports and expect the phones battery last long while taking a lot of pics. Kindly advise a good nokia phone for daily use.
Better go with Google pixel XL models. Nokia phones have slow processor compared to Google pixel but still better than samsung phone..
Google pixel 4 or 5 can come in this nokia's budget..
I'm thinking if getting my nephew this..but he says he wants a redmi Something 9c something! But it has the old updates and I'm telling him this is better as you getting updates later and it's a little more better and just a couple bucks more
which current nokia phone has the best camera? it seems like they've been bad for years.
When I watch the phone walking down the street or sitting on the train. It is hard to see the picture due to glare in outdoor light. Doesn't change with the angle I hold the phone. Disappointing.
Good for it's price,in my opinion)And always amazing Abdullah!😁
Thank you :D
I am hearing stuff like the camera lens is prone to scratches.
Is it made from plastic? I would say the camera scratching is an issue.
The camera bump is made from plastic that does scratch. The lens itself hasn't scratched. So it shouldn't affect the picture quality
I would say camera quality not upto the mark with nokia standards...rest is still fine
Hi Abd. Got THE g21 dusk version! Its Beautiful colorwise THE phone is a bit simple, screen a bit dark compaired to other 90 Hertz screens camera shots lacking colors and brightness battery is really Good! In conclusion its an ok phone rather Good in One hand a bit too Long i would rather have THE arrow symbol when changing back to previous page down on THE left Side than it is on THE left upper Side THE phone is deecent! Nothing to wow about but Good enough! 3 out of 5 My Score.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! You can get the back arrow on the bottom left if you want by going to settings, system, gestures, system navigation and changing it from there if you like :D
@@AbdullaZaki wow! Thaaanks youre totaly awesome King of Kings! Mobile Maestro! 10/10!💪❤️😉
:D
@@AbdullaZaki Thanks again! Now i like g21 even more! Im so used to make navigation simplest possible! And why not!? THE easier THE better! Other phones have THE install of these three navi symbols right out of THE box! Thanks for awesome advice and totaly knockout! Reviews about phones and as ive Said before! Hmd should have you onboard to make THE right desicions! Kind regards/your servant sire!
@@LEIFanevret I agree ! He would do well if he was in nokia
hello abdullah, has your G21 received android 12? and how is it? how has it affected the phone's performance
Hi Mr Nokia! I want to get a smartphone for my father...he's 79! I have been looking at the G21 with Nokia Comfort Earbuds for £149 or the C21 Plus for £100 with some old wired headphones of mine! Its for his rehabilitation after hip replacement! I thought he could listen to music while he exercises. I'd rather spend £100 obviously as the C21 Plus is no doubt all the phone he needs. I think the G21 gets an additional year of security updates so might be the better deal. But I would appreciate your thoughts if you have the time! Cheers!
Hi Tom, the G21 should also be noticeably quicker in day to day tasks and the extra power will give you a better experience if he plans on keeping the phone for a longer period of time. Considering the comfort buds in the deal, might make sense to spend more on the G21 if you can.
In terms of Performance and camera Nokia 5.3 and Nokia G21 which is better???
G21 but not by a large margin. Just smarter processing I think.
@@AbdullaZaki Thanks for the reply but will like to ask Nokia G21 and X20 which is better in terms of Performance and camera?
Nokia X20 for sure!
@@AbdullaZaki Thanks alot
Hi Mr. Nokia, I wonder why Nokia cannot pull off a device like the Nord 2, A52s, or Poco F3. I get that they cannot compete in the flagship segment, but considering that they price their x series phones similar to the ones I enumerated, why can't they at least come up with a phone that has high refresh rate OLED, camera with OIS, and fast charging. They don't need a solid R&D to have those. Any thoughts?
Its complicated but comes down to 2 things:
1- They focus on different priorities. Like the durability aspects on the X10/X20, and the focus on 5G (big number of bands) and updates, all which takes up a cost.
2- They don't have the same economies of scale to buy components for cheap. For example, OnePlus has BBK group, all buying similar components. Xiaomi/Samsung are giants that can buy a lot of similar components and save money on each. Nokia doesn't have this luxury, so buying any components for them will be more expensive.
Should not expect any design innovation from HMD GLOBAL they are a trash company and are still focussed on boring old outdated generic designs and still targeting the budget low end range does anyone still buy Nokia phone's are they still irrelevant ?
Hey so ive been using a 7.2 for over 3 to 4 years now and now that im starting to get incompatibility issues with some apps. Is it safe to jump to the G21? Will i get a better experience overall? Cheers.
I'm still using the Nokia 6.2 been a reliable phone over the 3 years I have had it but the battery life is awful. Is the G11 or G21 a worthy upgrade? Any other suggestions for an upgrade?
I think the natural step up from the 6.2 would be the X10 or the G50 so would recommend you check those out. The G21 isn't really a step up except in battery life
@@AbdullaZaki thanks for responding will check them out! :)
@@AbdullaZaki thank you for the advice have since purchased a G50 in blue. Didn't realise how large it is haha.
Haha yeah it's huge but you'll get used to it. I hope it serves you well!
Yo TJ, why didn't you go with Google pixel ? Its less in weight, better camera and faster OS updates.
If nokia put a little effort on camera it could be hit as xr20
Great review👍👍👍
It's Nokia's worst phase, this range of devices launched now has a horrible design and nothing new to offer, I hope HMD will reveal at least a premium mid-range model in 2022.
I don't like the new design too, at least it's decent and has no bloatware
Just get a fancy phone case. Problem solved.
Its a fucking rectangle like any other phone
Hey I bought Nokia android11 tv..it is a good quality product.Can you review TV, purebook ,tab from Nokia?
he has already posted the tab review. And the TV is not available outside of India.
As Amal said, I can't get my hands on the TV or PureBook for now. I have 2 videos on the Nokia T20 already
Aren't those products (tv, laptops) made by other companies that just licensed the Nokia brand? Imo, I don't see any point in reviewing them as Nokia products
@@faisal-nl2vf HMD also licensed named to use NOKIA😬😬🙄
I just got this phone to use it temporarily but tbh its not very good.
Maybe if you just use it very little but it has features that are useless imo.
Like the 90hz screen (lagging while scroling) and the triple camera setup (only the main shooter makes ok pictures the other is just bad and can't seem to find how the third is being used)
It would be better to have a better soc or more ram instead as it lagging hard while listening music and using the navigation.
I minimized it by disabeling allot of apps and even the assistant.
I'm really like it the one new nokia n93 editor
Question: some Android versions have option in settings to Auto OFF the smartphone at the selected time and Auto ON at the selected time. After setting this, the smartphone automatically turns OFF and ON by itself every day.
Does this Nokia have such a function?
Please will Nokia G21 receive android 14 update?
From what I see the T606 is roughly the same as my Nokia 7.2 Snapdragon 660. So it's not that bad then. It would be ok for £150.
Pretty much! And because this has a lower res display with a higher 90Hz adaptive refresh rate, it feels quite snappy to use.
I got a xioami redmi 10s for £135.00 think the specs speak for themselves...at the end of the day we all make are own choices ..
I’m having the worst experience with Nokia G21. The phones shuts down and stops charging when battery percentage hits 80%
What case for this phone would you recommend that offers the same protection as Otterbox?
Would love to help, but its not something Im knowledgeable at :(
Thanks alot
What is the price of 6 gigs of ram and 128 GB variant
"megapixel is not the most reliable parameter to determine camera performance"
If only the consumers here know that, but they can easily get swayed by the numbers in paper. It's a problem mentioned by one of the retailers I spoke to in a Nokia store here.
Haha very true, few people think even here 50mp camera means better than 12mp camera of iPhone or Google pixel.. but in reality the performance and quality of these phones are better than those 50mp camera..
I have a cheap Nokia C100 and the phone looks nice but slow I wonder why?
What is the price of Nokia G 21
I have Nokia 5.3 Last three months not update security patch .
Are you able to transfer files to the phone via a USB memory stick using the phones USB slot?
Does it have a compass with GPS? Please advise. I want to buy it
just bought this
Does it have unlocking button?
Hi..
I wanted to ask if your nokia g21 has received the A13 update.
Why is it taking so long to distribute the update for android 13.?!
I have seen some videos saying they have received the A13 update.. though i dont know whether its true