The Nokia C21 is a budget-friendly smartphone with a lot to offer. It is part of Nokia’s C series and comes with essential features and specifications that meet the needs of those looking for an affordable phone. The phone has a metal and polymer frame that feels sturdy and has a glass front. The C21 borrows its looks from the previous C20 series and has a dimension of 169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in). It weights 195 g, making it easy to move around with.

Nokia C21 Price in Kenya and Key Specs

Price	KSh12,499
Perfomance	Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
Camera	8MP
Display Size	6.52 Inches
Battery	Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Storage	32 GB
Memory	2 GB

Nokia C21 price in Kenya is KSh12,499. This is the 2GB RAM / 32GB internal storage variant of the C21 which is available in Dark Blue and Warm Gray.

Nokia C21 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 – International HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 – LATAM, Brazil
• 4G bands – LTE
• Speed – HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

• Announced – 2022, February 28
• Status – Released, 2022, March.

BODY

• Dimensions – 169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
• Weight – 195 g (6.88 oz)
• Build – Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
• SIM – Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

The Nokia C21 has a metal and polymer frame that gives it a sturdy feel. It has a glass front and a plastic back, which is not water-resistant. The phone comes in two color options – Dark Blue and Warm Gray. It has a dimension of 169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) and a weight of 195 g, making it easy to carry around. The phone is designed to provide a comfortable grip and has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

DISPLAY

• Type – IPS LCD
• Size – 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~77.5% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution – 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

The Nokia C21 comes with an IPS LCD that measures 6.52 inches. It provides a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels with a 20:9 ratio and a screen-to-body ratio of 77.5%. The display is made of glass and has no protection, but it provides vivid and clear images. The display offers a decent viewing experience, even in bright light conditions.

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

The Nokia C21 runs on Android 11 (Go Edition) and has the latest security updates. It is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, an IMG8322 GPU, and an Octa-core CPU consisting of 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 and 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55. The phone can handle basic tasks such as browsing the web, using social media apps, and making calls without issues. The performance may not be top-notch, but it is suitable for a budget smartphone.

MEMORY

• Card slot – microSDXC (dedicated slot)
• Internal – 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM eMMC 5.1

MAIN CAMERA

• Single – 8 MP
• Features – LED flash, HDR
• Video – [email protected]

As for the photography part, the C21 smartphone comes with an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. The camera app is more advanced than previous models and can capture decent photos and videos. The front camera is suitable for basic video calls and selfies. While the camera quality is not top-notch, it is acceptable for a budget smartphone.

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 3000 mAh, non-removable

The phone is equipped with a Li-Ion 3000 mAh non-removable battery. The battery can provide a decent battery life, even with moderate usage. The phone supports microUSB 2.0 charging and has a battery life that can last up to a full day with average use.

MISC

• Colors – Dark Blue, Warm Gray
• Price in Kenya – Expected @KSh12,499

Without a doubt the C21 phone is one of the best Nokia smartphones that you should pay your attention towards . If you want a Nokia Smartphone that Performs then this should be the model that should not leave your eye