HMD XR21 vs Nokia G42 5G
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Overview
| Specs Score | 81 / 100 Better Specs | 74 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels Better Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 77% Less Bezels | |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP |
| Weight | 231 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 10.5 mm Slimmer | |
| Unique Features | No Water Resistant NFC No Reverse Charging | FM Radio No No Memory Card Support No |
General
| Model | XR21 | G42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 14, 2024 | June 28, 2023 |
Design
| Dimensions | 78.6 x 168 x 10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | |
| Colors | Midnight Black | Meteor Grey, Lavender |
Display
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.49 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 406 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM) | Brightness 450 nits (typ.), 400 nits (min.) 560 nits with brightness boost |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n41 (full), n66, n77, n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax-ready |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS/A-GLONASS, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 1 hour | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | eSIM Support |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) AF 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Night mode, Dark Vision, Tripod mode, AI portrait, 50MP mode with HDR, Personalized |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v12 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
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