HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has launched the newest member of the C-series family – Nokia C21 retailing at a RRP of KES 12,500 with improved 8MP camera Plus, a front 5MP camera with flash and a stunning 6.5” HD+ display.
The 4G, Android 11 powered smartphone has an AI-powered face unlock is supported by fingerprint sensor for extra security and convenience and comes with two years of regular security updates. The phone’s 8MP camera with autofocus technology lets users capture cherished moments with loved ones in more detail while the front 5MP camera with flash is great for day or night photography.
The phone’s 6.5 inch HD+ display is great for productivity and media consumption and is the most affordable smartphone with such a great display screen. The
display also comes with a toughened cover glass to make it durable for any use, in and outside the office. HMD says the body is made from sturdy polycarbonate which is supported by a metal chassis on the inside and toughened cover glass on the outside.
The Dual SIM phone comes with a 3000 mAh5 removable battery promising an all-day battery life from just a single charge. It sports a SC9863a Octa-core processor with speeds of up to 1.6Ghz. Nokia C21 comes in variants of 2 or 3 GB RAM and a 32 or 64 GB internal memory. It supports a MicroSD card slot for up to 256GB. TechMoran will let you know how the phone feels and how powerful it’s after we lay our hands on it!
Inside the box
Nokia C21 device
Quick Start guide
Micro-USB cable
5V/1A charger
Headset (varies by market)
Screen protector (varies by market)
Case (varies by market
Pricing and availability
Nokia C21 is available in Kenya starting today in Dark Blue and Warm Grey and comes in 2/32 GB variant starting at KES 12,500.
Key Specs
| Network speed: | 4G LTE CAT4 |
| OS: | Android 11 (Go edition) |
| CPU: | SC9863a Octa-core up to 1.6Ghz |
| Memory and storage: |
RAM: 2 / 3 GB ROM: 32 / 644 GB | MicroSD card slot supports up 256GB |
| Display: | 6.5”(6.517“) HD+ V-notch | Aspect ratio 20:9 | Toughened cover glass |
| Imaging: | Main: 8 MP AF with flash
Front: 5 MP with flash HDR | Beautification | Panorama |
| Connectivity: | 802.11 b/g/n | Bluetooth® 4.2 | GPS/AGPS | Ambient light sensor | Proximity sensor | Accelerometer (G-sensor) |
| Charging: | 5V1A Charging |
| Battery: | 3000 mAh5 (Removable) |
| I/O: | Micro USB (USB 2.0) | 3.5mm audio jack |
| Dimensions: | 169.9 x 77.9 X 8.8 mm | Weight 195 g |
| SIM slot: | Dual SIM | Nano SIM + Nano SIM + Micro SD
Single SIM | Nano SIM + Micro SD |
| Security: | Fingerprint sensor | Face unlock | 2 years of security updates |
| Other: | FM radio (headset required) |