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Entry-level · 2022

Nokia C21

Sold for ₦112,800 · 1 sellers·Last checked 8d ago

Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e. Same-source Kimovil Antutu v9 AnTuTu evidence is also available.
Watch out No more updates, 4G only
Skip if You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
6.52″ IPS LCD · 60Hz
SC9863A 2 / 32 GB
3000 mAh 10W charging
8 MP 5 MP selfie
4G LTE
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Full specifications

Display

6.52″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1600 · 60 Hz
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
6.52"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 × 1600 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Not listed

Performance

Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) · 8-core 1.6 GHz · IMG8322
Basic CPU

Best for calls, messaging, and very light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
AnTuTu
109,200
Kimovil · Antutu v9
CPU
8-core, 1.6 GHz
GPU
IMG8322
Process
28 nm
Storage type
eMMC 5.1 Storage
CPU layout
4x Cortex A55 1.6 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.2 GHz

Software & updates

Android 11 (Go edition) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life

This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.

Operating system
Android 11 (Go edition)
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window

Camera

8 MP main · 5 MP selfie

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
8 MP
Front camera
5 MP
Slow motion
No, 30 fps
Video
720p @ 30 fps

Battery

3000 mAh · 10 W wired
Plan to charge daily

Small by today's standards. Plan on charging once a day, twice if you're heavy.

Capacity
3000 mAh
Wired charging
10 W
Slow for 2026
Removable
Yes

Memory

2 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
2 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
32 GB
Fills fast
Configurations
2/32GB · 3/32GB · 3/64GB
Storage type
eMMC 5.1
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE · Wi-Fi 4
Falls short for 2026
5G
No
4G only
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
4.2
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, SUPL, Galileo
USB
Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Network bands

4G works on all four carriers — no 5G

Radio bands decide whether this phone sees MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9mobile towers — and how strong the signal holds indoors.

M MTN
4G full · no 5G
Full
A Airtel
4G full · no 5G
Full
G Glo
4G works No B28 — signal can get weak indoors and outside the big cities.
Works
9 9mobile
4G full
Full

The bands Nigerian networks use

B3 main band
M A G 9
B7 extra speed
M
B20 indoor reach
M
B28 indoor reach
G
n78 the 5G band
M A

The dots show which network uses each band. ✓ means this phone has it, ✗ means it doesn't.

All reported bands

2G B2, B3, B5, B8
3G B1, B2, B5, B8
4G B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20

Build & Design

195 g · 8.8 mm
Height
169.9 mm
Width
77.9 mm
Thickness
8.8 mm
Weight
195 g

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena

How it stacks up against the rest.

A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.

vs

Apple iPhone 14

Loses on most 5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1600 vs 1170 × 2532 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.52″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower benchmark score
109k vs 817k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 720p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 5 MP vs 12 MP selfie
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 195 g vs 172 g

Same AnTuTu version, different test sources - treat this as a rough comparison.

₦317k cheaper Full comparison
vs

Samsung Galaxy S22 5G

Loses on most 5 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 720 × 1600 vs 1080 × 2340 resolution
Lower benchmark score
109k vs 881k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 720p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 24 fps video
Smaller battery capacity
10 W vs 25 W charging · 3,000 mAh vs 3,700 mAh battery
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC

Same AnTuTu version, different test sources - treat this as a rough comparison.

₦162k cheaper Full comparison

Where to buy

1 seller·New from ₦112,800

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₦112,800
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5.1 yrs · 24 feedback · 32GB
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