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If you’re a crypto novice, but you’re eager to learn, there’s a lot of questions to ask and answers to uncover.
One common query among new faces on the crypto scene is how to buy currencies, and what methods to use. So is it possible to purchase Bitcoin and its contemporaries from a smartphone? Let’s dive in and find out.
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Mobile apps let you easily trade crypto whenever you want
When it comes to buying digital currency , a mobile device is arguably the most seamless and convenient option out there.
All of the major crypto exchanges have dedicated mobile applications which are available for customers to use when they’re at home or on the go.
The best apps offer all the same features and functions as you’d find from a desktop-scale, browser-based crypto trading interface, but adjusted to fit on a smaller screen and to work with touch controls.
This usually means being able to buy crypto using fiat currency through the conduit of a traditional payment card, as well as being able to trade one crypto asset for another at will.
Security is robust so long as you stick to best practices
Another point to make about using your mobile phone to buy crypto is that so long as you stick with an app from an approved exchange, the levels of protection you’ll receive as a customer will be significant.
This is partly to do with industry regulations, but also because these businesses are aware of how likely they are to be targeted by hackers.
Of course you also have a part to play in protecting your private data and your crypto assets, especially when using a smartphone.
Having a secure, memorable password is one thing that’s a must, and most crypto apps will enforce a minimum level of complexity in this area.
Another aspect is how you are connected to the web when carrying out purchases, trades or even just when you’re logging in to check on how your assets are performing. Using a public Wi-Fi connection for this is not sensible, since your data could be exposed.
Instead, if you rely on a password-protected home network, or your mobile coverage from your provider, you’ll be safer.
Your options are extensive
If you’re worried about being limited in terms of your choice of crypto assets to buy and trade when using a mobile, don’t be! From big-hitters like Bitcoin to all of the up and coming altcoin assets, there are hundreds of options available on exchanges.
Of course if you’ve already got a crypto wallet on another device, you can also create a mobile equivalent that’s tied to your smartphone, allowing you to transfer coins over and keep them with you as you go about your day.
Then there’s the ability to buy and store NFTs on your handset of choice. The rise of NFTs has been rapid, and it’s seriously appealing to be able to have instant access to digital files you own on your phone, since this makes them a breeze to show off to everyone you meet.
The bottom line
As you can see, buying crypto on a mobile phone is not just possible, but arguably the preferable way of engaging with this movement.
You’ll still need to do plenty of research before you decide on assets to purchase, and also be aware of the risks involved, both from a security perspective and in terms of the volatility of the market.
Once you’re up to speed, opening a crypto app will become second nature, and you’ll be on top of all your trades in one place.
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Nokia G21 is a mid-range smartphone from HMD Global. Its features include a 6.5-inch, 90Hz IPS LCD display, a Unisoc T606 processor, up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. There is a microSD card slot, should you need extra storage. The battery is a hefty 5050mAh, coupled with 18W fast charging, an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and a 50-megapixel triple camera at the back.
The specs already give us an idea of what to expect: it launched with Android 11 at a time that Android 12 had been available for about half a year, the 720p display won’t wow anyone, the Unisoc T606 chipset is not particularly impressive in any way, and the big capacity battery suggested it would deliver solid battery life. Let’s see what reviewers have to say about these.
TechAdvisor’s Nokia G21 review
TechAdvisor’s Nokia G21 review describes the phone as “a dependable phone that sadly won’t excite. Its big display is restricted to 720p, and its camera’s large sensor feels lacking”. Which isn’t a surprise; in my experience with them, Nokia smartphones have not been exciting for a few years now, functional as they are. They handle the basics well, and that is mostly it. And this makes them a hard sell, when you compare them to more exciting propositions from competitors.
Their Nokia G21 review’s final verdict reads:
With three-day battery life, a balanced processor, and a big screen, the Nokia G21 feels like a solid smartphone on the budget end – but it won’t excite. A restrictive 720p resolution and a camera that’s got plenty of megapixels but not a lot to show for it, however, render it a competent work phone that you won’t readily be reaching for after the day is done.
GSMArena’s Nokia G21 review
The guys at GSMArena are not quite excited about the G21, either. Hear them: “We’re not exactly fans of the primary camera, and the missing ultrawide is rubbing us the wrong way too. The basic video recording capabilities aren’t helping either. The chipset is ill-suited to gaming, and other small missteps like the low-ish max brightness, slow charging and easy-to-scratch camera bump add up in the end.”
Both Nokia G21 reviews I am looking at complain about the rear camera, which is a surprise. I was expecting it to perform well. Both also take issues with the display. The 18W charging is also marked down. Both Nokia G21 reviews also praise the phone’s 3-day battery life, a real bonus in today’s world.
Nokia G21 reviews: Conclusions
At the end of the day, it feels like HMD Global was playing too safe with the Nokia G21, as they have done generally in recent times. Personally, I am of the opinion that it should come with at least 33W fast charging, a 1080p display, and a slightly more powerful processor. And yes; as this is a Nokia, better camera performance would be great to have, too.
One of the benefits of using a Nokia Android phone, though, is that you get to enjoy a near stock experience. Outside of Google Pixel phones, Nokia phones provide the closest experience to stock Android. Owners can also expect two years of Android updates. It is sad, though that the phone was released with Android 11 instead of 12.
For the same amount of money, or similar, you will likely get better value from competing brands like Xiaomi/Redmi, Realme, Motorola, and even Samsung. The Nokia G21 is available and on sale in the US, UK, Germany, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, Pakistan, and many other countries. See the Nokia G21 specs for pricing in various countries.
References
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Nokia G21 review by GSMArena: source .
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