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Nokia G21 was announced just a few days ago, and the budget smartphone from HMD Global is already selling and getting into the hands of users. We have an early hands-on review from Luke Staunton from West Riding in the United Kingdom.
For context, Luke also owns a Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 8.3, and Nokia XR20. Quite the Nokia enthusiast, I’d say. He has graciously shared his Nokia G21 hands-on and first impressions on Twitter and given me permission to reproduce it here on MobilityArena .
Nokia G21 hands-on. Photo credit: Luke Staunton
- Nokia G21 hands-on: Quick specs
- Nokia G21 hands-on and first impressions by Luke Staunton
Nokia G21 hands-on: Quick specs
Here is a quick rundown of the specs:
- 6.5-inch, 720×1600 pixels, 90Hz, IPS LCD screen
- Android 11 operating system
- 2G, 3G, 4G networks
- Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
- Unisoc Tiger T606 chipset (12nm), Octa-core, Cortex-A75
- ARM Mali G57 MP1
- 50MP main lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor
- 8MP front Camera
- 4 GB RAM
- 64 GB / 128 GB built-in storage memory options
- Memory card slot (dedicated)
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Side-mounted fingerprint reader
- 5050mAh Li-Poly battery
- 18W fast charging (included cable supports up to 10W only). USB Power Delivery 3.0
Nokia G21 hands-on and first impressions by Luke Staunton
And here are Luke’s thoughts so far, without any editing:
- Battery life is excellent, definitely the main selling point
- Performance is surprisingly good in most scenarios
- Feels good in the hand, except for the haptics
- Camera is a potato, but I will try in better lighting conditions
- I can also confirm the camera housing scratches incredibly easily.
The phrase about the camera being a potato means it is a low quality camera.
Luke’s hands-on confirms that Nokia’s marketing of the device as having solid battery life is true blue. And it is good to know that the Tiger processor delivers good performance.
If you are after a phone that works and lasts long on a full charge, and photography is not up on your list, Nokia G21 is looking good.
Credits : Thank you, Luke. Follow Luke Staunton on Twitter . His thoughts have also been published on NokiaMob . Check out our Nokia G21 review roundup, for more detailed review information.
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
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OnePlus 10 Pro has now been launched globally, and we have photos of this premium flagship smartphone in white. This white colour scheme is the best of the images I have seen so far. But then, it is hard to find a white smartphone that looks bad.
One of the attractions to OnePlus phones over the years has been the software, Oxygen OS. Last year, OPPO and OnePlus announced a unification of the two brands’ operating systems, ColorOS and OxygenOS, with the assurance that the latter was not going away.
Let’s have a look at the specs of the phone.
OnePlus 10 Pro specs and features
- 6.7″ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate LTPO 2.0, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Snapdragon 8 Gen1 5G processor (4nm)
- 8 GB and 12 GB RAM, LPDDR5
- 128 GB and 256 GB built-in storage, UFS 3.1
- 48MP wide angle + 50MP ultrawide angle + 8MP telephoto lens, rear camera
- 32MP front camera
- 5000mAh non-removable battery
- 80W wired fast charging (65W in the United States)
- 50W wireless fast charging
- Color OS12 (in China), OxygenOS 12.1 (global) based on Android 12
- X-Axis linear motor
- In-display fingerprint scanner
- 163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm in dimensions
- 200g weight
- NFC
- Stereo speakers
- Colours: Green. Black. White.
The specs are good and sweet. The hardware can hardly be faulted, and the white colour option is a stunner. Also, we can hope that the collaboration with Hasselblad will produce better photos this time.
The phone has two memory options – 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB. As listed under the specs, while the Chinese and global markets get 80W fast charging, the models to be sold on North America (US and Canada) have 65W fast charging, due to incompatibility issues. North Americans will just have to suck it up.
What of the price? How much is OnePlus 10 Pro?
In the United States, the price starts from $899, €899 in Europe, and ₹69,999 in India. These prices are for the 8/128 GB base variant. The 12/256 GB variant goes for ₹71,999 in India.
Is OnePlus 10 Pro water resistant?
This smartphone attracts a premium price, but unfortunately does not have an official IP rating certifying it so. Some reviewers have said that it can survive a dunk in water. We recommend that you keep it away from water.
When did the OnePlus 10 Pro come out?
It was initially released in China in December 2021, but it was not available anywhere else until an international launch was done in March 2022.
Does OnePlus 10 Pro have 3.5mm headphone jack?
No; it does not have a 3.5mm audio port.
Does OnePlus 10 Pro have 5G?
In addition to supporting 2g, 3G, and 4G wireless networks, the 10 Pro also supports both non-standalone and standalone 5G networks .
What kind of phone is is OnePlus 10 Pro?
The 10 Pro is a premium flagship grade Android smartphone running Android 12 and powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. It has a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a 5000mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
Is OnePlus 10 Pro worth buying?
Selling for $899, the price is not bad. However, reviewers have pointed out too key issues. GSMArena reports that the phone “has a major scrolling problem, and it makes the phone borderline unusable”. DXOMARK gave it a global score of 27th, saying that the OnePlus 10 Pro “cannot keep up with the best devices in the Ultra-Premium segment. It performs on a similar level as slightly older devices, such as the Apple iPhone 12 Pro and the Oppo Find X2 Pro”. You might want to bear these in mind in making your smartphone purchase decision.
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Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
