Released 2023-06-01

Nokia (HMD Global) XR21

The Nokia (HMD Global) XR21 features a 6.49-inch IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM), glove/wet-touch mode display with 120Hz refresh rate. It uses the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) processor with 6GB RAM. Storage options include 128GB 6GB RAM. Rear cameras: 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide). Battery capacity is 4800 mAh, with 33W wired, QC3.0, PD2.0 charging. It runs Android 12, up to 2 major Android upgrades, 4 years of security updates.

Price in Nigeria

₦768,600 (est.)

  • 6.49-inch IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM), glove/wet-touch mode · 120Hz
  • Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
  • 6GB RAM · 128GB 6GB RAM
  • 4800 mAh · 33W wired, QC3.0, PD2.0

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Full Specifications

LAUNCH DATE
Announced May 17, 2023
Released 2023-06-01
Status Available. Released 2023, June 1
NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71
5G 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G
BODY
Dimensions 168.0 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm
Weight 231 g
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), polycarbonate back, TPU impact-absorbing frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM
IP Rating IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant, MIL-STD-810H, 1.8m drop resistant
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM), glove/wet-touch mode
Size 6.49 inches, 101.7 cm2 (~77.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen-to-body ~77.0%
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels (~406 ppi density)
Refresh Rate 120Hz
Brightness 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
PLATFORM
OS Android 12, up to 2 major Android upgrades, 4 years of security updates
Chipset Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU Adreno 619
MEMORY
Card slot No
RAM 6GB
Internal 128GB 6GB RAM
Storage/RAM variants 6GB + 128GB
MAIN CAMERA
Main camera 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Features Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night mode 2.0, AI Portrait, SpeedWarp, Action cam
Video 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OZO spatial audio
SELFIE CAMERA
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.45, (wide)
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (96dB max loudness)
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMUNICATION
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, ambient light
BATTERY
Capacity 4800 mAh
Type Li-Ion
Charging Type 33W wired, QC3.0, PD2.0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Colors Midnight Black, Pine Green
Models TA-1486
Price in Nigeria ₦768,600 (est.)
Launch Price (USD) $549.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)
SECURITY
Security Fingerprint (side-mounted), face unlock

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