Google Nexus 5X vs. Nokia G21

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Google Nexus 5X and Nokia G21. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Google Nexus 5X vs. Nokia G21 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Nexus 5X Nokia G21
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 147 mm 164.6 mm Nokia G21 has greater height than Google Nexus 5X.
Width 72.6 mm 75.9 mm Nokia G21 has greater width than Google Nexus 5X.
Depth 7.9 mm 8.5 mm Google Nexus 5X is narrower than Google Nexus 5X.
Weight 136 g 190 g Google Nexus 5X is lighter than Google Nexus 5X.
Body Colour White | Carbon | Ice | Ice white | Quartz Nordic blue | Dusk
Body Material Injection moulded polycarbonate Polycarbonate
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 0.696 W/kg (body), 0.564 W/kg (head) 1.048 W/kg (body), 0.339 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components - FM radio
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Google Nexus 5X Nokia G21
Display Type LCD display -
Display Technology IPS -
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.2" 6.5" Nokia G21 has larger screen size than Google Nexus 5X.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 1600 x 720 pixels Google Nexus 5X has better screen resolution than Nokia G21.
Display Format Full HD HD+
Pixel Density 423 ppi -
Aspect Ratio - 20:9
Max Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Display Refresh Rate - 90 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate - 180 Hz
Display Features In-Cell Display Technology V-notch display, High brightness mode
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
PROCESSOR Google Nexus 5X Nokia G21
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Unisoc
Processor Number - T606
Clock Speed 1.8 GHz 1.6 GHz Google Nexus 5X has higher clock speed than Nokia G21.
Processor Core Qty 6-core 8-core Nokia G21 has higher processor core quantity than Google Nexus 5X.
64-bit Architecture Yes - Google Nexus 5X has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 418 -
MEMORY Google Nexus 5X Nokia G21
RAM 2 GB 4 GB Nokia G21 has more RAM than Google Nexus 5X.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 64 GB Nokia G21 has more internal memory than Google Nexus 5X.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) - microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 512 GB
CAMERA Google Nexus 5X Nokia G21
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 3
Sensor Resolution 12.3 Megapixel 50 Megapixel Nokia G21 has better camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X.
Sensor Size - 1/2.76"
Sensor Type - CMOS
Lens Aperture F/2.0 F/1.8 Nokia G21 has better lens aperture than Google Nexus 5X.
Lens Construction - 5-element
Pixel Size - 0.64 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Google Nexus 5X has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Laser Auto Focus Yes -
HDR Mode HDR+ -
Light Source Dual LED flash LED flash
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K) -
Camera Features (Functions) Photo sphere AI imaging technology
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) - 2 Megapixel
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) - Macro camera
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) - 2 Megapixel
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) - Depth camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Nokia G21 has better front camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Nexus 5X Nokia G21
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2700 mAh 5050 mAh Nokia G21 has larger battery capacity than Google Nexus 5X.
Standby Time 590 hours -
Talk Time 1380 minutes -
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1140 min
Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 710 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 710 hrs
Mixed usage: up to 72 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion -
CELLULAR Google Nexus 5X Nokia G21
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) Android 11
Intelligent Assistant Google Now Google Assistant
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
COMMUNICATIONS Google Nexus 5X Nokia G21
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency - 2100, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, HID, SAP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP -
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Google Nexus 5X Nokia G21
Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, OPUS -
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 -
Sound Enhancements - OZO spatial sound recording
FEATURES Google Nexus 5X Nokia G21
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert -
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side)
Security Technology - Face Unlock
Additional Phone Features Android Beam, Noise Cancellation Technology, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub Dual microphones, Fast Charging, Google Assistant Button, 3 years of Security Updates, 2 years of OS upgrades, guaranteed upgrade to Android 12
OTHERS Google Nexus 5X Nokia G21
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C cable, screen protector (pre-applied), 10W charger
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