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 phone’s price on Gadgets Leo is  KSh12,600.

Nokia C21 Plus,6.52″,2GB RAM, 64 GB ROM, 4000 mAh Price in Kenya and Key Specs

Price in Kenya	KSh12,600
Display size	6.52 inches IPS LCD
Chipset	Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Connectivity Options	2G,3G,4G
Operating System	Android 11 (Go edition)
RAM	2 GB
Storage	64 GB
MicroSD Card Slot	microSDXC
Back Camera	8 MP
Front Camera	2 MP
3.5mm headphone jack	YES
USB Port	microUSB 2.0
Fingerprint scanner	rear-mounted
Battery capacity	4000/5050 mAh Battery
Charging speed	10W wired
Available Colors	Dark Cyan, Warm Gray

 

Body

The Nokia C21 Plus stands out from other entry-level smartphones with its clean and uncomplicated appearance. The phone is significantly thicker than current smartphones (8.6mm), yet it still feels comfortable to hand. With curved fingerprint-like patterns, the plastic-polycarbonate back panel contrasts with the glass display and metal frame on the front. Dark Cyan and Grey are the only two colour options available for the phone, which also accepts two nano-SIM cards. It also contains a micro-USB charging connector, a 3.5mm headphone input, and a dedicated microSD card slot for extra storage.

Display

The screen-to-body ratio of the Nokia C21 Plus’ 6.5-inch IPS display panel, which has a 1600×720 pixel resolution, is 82.1%. Even though it might not provide the finest viewing experience, it offers decent value for the money. Although the display is scratch-resistant, its colour accuracy is a little off. It is well visible outside with a contrast ratio of 1604:1 and a peak brightness of 390cd/m2. The touch sensitivity might be smoother, and the touchscreen display is prone to fingerprints. For streaming video material, the speaker’s audio quality is sufficient.

Platform

The Unisoc C9863A chipset powers the 2GB Memory and 64GB storage of the Nokia C21 Plus. For a low-cost smartphone, it provides seamless app switching, a short startup time, and respectable performance. It is straightforward to open the phone thanks to the fingerprint sensor and face unlock, which function swiftly. The phone is powered by Android 11 Go Edition, created for low-cost smartphones. Moreover, it guarantees quarterly security upgrades for two years.

Main Camera

The dual back cameras of the Nokia C21 Plus have a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth lens. There is a 5MP sensor and an LED flash on the front camera. The rear cameras provide timelapse, portrait, panoramic, and HDR settings and the ability to shoot movies at 30 frames per second (FPS) at a resolution of 1080 pixels.

Battery

The Nokia C21 Plus’ battery life is respectable for a low-cost smartphone. The phone’s 4000 mAh battery can power it for a whole day. Although the micro-USB charging connector is proper, it can take longer to charge the phone than current charging technologies.

Should You Buy?

The Nokia C21 Plus offers many features in its price range, such as the 5000mAh battery life, the Android 11 Go Edition, and the dual camera setup. The device performs well, and the fingerprint sensor and face unlock work fast. The display is good, and the speaker provides adequate audio quality. If you’re looking for a budget smartphone with all the essential features, the Nokia C21 Plus is a good option

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