Nokia G21 vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
41
Beebom Score
71
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", HD+ IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.7", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
| Display | 6.5", HD+ IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.7", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Nordic Blue, Dusk | Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 26, 2022 | February 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 26, 2022 | March 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹14,999 | ₹12,499 | ||
| Colors | Nordic Blue, Dusk | Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black | ||
| Launch | April 26, 2022 | February 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 26, 2022 | March 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹14,999 | ₹12,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Type | HD+ IPS LCD | Full HD+ Super AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 270 ppi | 262 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | |||
| Type | HD+ IPS LCD | Full HD+ Super AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 270 ppi | 262 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Weight | 190 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | No Protection | No Protection | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP54 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 190 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | No Protection | No Protection | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP54 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Chipset Brand | Unisoc | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | T606 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | One UI 7 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 6 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Unisoc | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | T606 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | One UI 7 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 6 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Depth | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | HDR, Panorama, Dual Tone LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Depth | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | HDR, Panorama, Dual Tone LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Nokia G21
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer |
