Nokia is a well-known brand in the smartphone industry that has been producing high-quality smartphones for years. On its shelves, it also features the Nokia C21 Plus as a new addition to the C-series lineup, targeted toward budget-conscious consumers. The C21 Plus offers a decent mix of features and specifications, making it an attractive option in the budget segment. The price of the phone on Gadgets Leo is  KSh14,599.

Nokia C21 Plus Price in Kenya and Key Specs

Price	KSh14,599
Perfomance	Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
Camera	13MP + 2MP
Display Size	6.52 Inches
Battery	Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Storage	32 GB
Memory	2 GB

Nokia C21 Plus price in Kenya is KSh14,599. This is the 2GB RAM / 32GB internal storage variant of the C21 Plus which is available in Dark Cyan and Warm Gray.

Nokia C21 Plus Specifications

NETWORK

• Technology – GSM / HSPA / LTE
• 2G bands – GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
• 3G bands – HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
• 4G bands – LTE
• Speed – HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

• Announced – 2022, February 28
• Status – Coming soon. Exp. release 2022, March

BODY

• Dimensions – 164.8 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.49 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
• Weight – 178 g or 191 g (6.28 oz)
• Build – Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
• SIM – Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Splash protection

The Nokia C21 Plus has a simple yet stylish design that sets it apart from other budget smartphones. It has a thickness of 8.6mm, slightly higher than modern smartphones, but it still feels comfortable. The phone features a plastic-polycarbonate rear panel with curvy fingerprint-like patterns, a glass front, and an aluminum frame. It comes in two color variants, Dark Cyan and Grey. The rear camera houses a dual camera setup in a small rectangular block at the top-left side. The design includes a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and an LED flash and HDR. The front camera is a 5MP sensor with an LED flash. The phone supports dual nano-SIM cards and has a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB charging port.

DISPLAY

• Type – IPS LCD
• Size – 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution – 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
• Protection – Scratch-resistant glass

The phone has a 6.5-inch IPS display panel with a 1600×720 pixels resolution and an 82.1% screen-to-body ratio. Although it may not offer the best viewing experience, it still delivers a good performance for the price. The display is scratch-resistant, but it has a slightly low color accuracy. The contrast ratio is 1604:1, and the peak brightness is 390cd/m2, which provides good outdoor visibility. The touchscreen display is prone to smudges, and the touch receptivity could be smoother. The speaker offers adequate audio quality for streaming video content.

PLATFORM

• OS – Android 11 (Go edition)
• Chipset – Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
• CPU – Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU – IMG8322

As far as the phone’s performance is concerned, the Nokia C21 Plus is powered by the Unisoc C9863A chipset and comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It offers smooth app switching, quick boot time, and decent performance for a budget smartphone. The fingerprint sensor and face unlock work quickly, making it convenient to unlock the phone. The phone runs on Android 11 Go Edition, designed for budget smartphones. It also promises two years of quarterly security updates.

MEMORY

• Card slot – microSDXC (dedicated slot)
• Internal – 32GB 2GB RAM eMMC 5.1

MAIN CAMERA

• Dual – 13 MP, (wide), AF 2 MP, (depth)
• Features – LED flash, HDR, panorama
• Video – [email protected]

The Nokia C21 Plus has a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth lens. The front camera is a 5MP sensor. The rear cameras can record videos at 30 frames per second (FPS) at 1080 pixels resolution and have portrait, panorama, and HDR modes, along with a timelapse feature.

SELFIE CAMERA

• Single – 5 MP
• Features – LED flash
• Video – 720p

SOUND

• Loudspeaker – Yes
• 3.5mm jack – Yes

COMMS

• WLAN – Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
• Bluetooth – 4.2, A2DP
• GPS – Yes, with A-GPS
• Radio – FM radio
• USB – microUSB 2.0

MORE FEATURES

• Sensors – Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

BATTERY

• Type – Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable

The battery life of the Nokia C21 Plus is decent for a budget smartphone. The phone has a 4000 mAh battery that provides enough juice for a full day. The micro-USB charging port is convenient, but it may take longer to charge the phone than modern charging standards.

MISC

• Colors – Dark Cyan, Warm Gray
• Price In Kenya – Expected @KSh14,599

The Nokia C21 Plus has many features in its price range, especially the 5000mAh battery life, the Android 11 Go Edition, and the dual camera setup. The device’s performance is decent, and the fingerprint sensor and face unlock work fast. The display is good, and the speaker provides adequate audio quality. If this is for you, you can buy today only on Gadgets Leo