Nokia G21 is a part of the new design philosophy, focusing less on glitz and more on being sleek while retaining all important look that make it feel premium. It can be slightly adjusted, but it is not a curved 2.5D glass on the front so as to introduce some elegance and further roundness (the textured back does provide great handling while writing this review). The phone comes in two hues — Nordic Blue and Dusk — both projecting a modern yet refined air. Although it may be relatively cheap, the G21 appears to be solid and designed for prolonged use.

Nokia G21 can flex its muscles a tad more in the display department, thanks to an HD+ screen measuring 6.5 inches that also runs at 90Hz. It allows for much smoother and more responsive scrolling running through the interface than standard 60Hz options. It is compatible with an IPS LCD panel that provides great colors and viewing angles, perfect for watching videos in addition to browsing or playing games. It won't reach the brightness and sharpness of monitors that cost twice as much, but it holds its own at this price.

Powering Nokia G21 under-the-hood is a Unisoc T606 chipset, coupled with 4GB of RAM and up to either 64GB or128 GB storage options(storage can be expandable via microSD card upto512). This setup allows the machine to operate multiple programs simultaneously without a hitch and do well for web-browsing, social media or basic gaming.

By far the best reason to get a Nokia G21 would be that massive 5050mAh battery. This gives a nice, moderate to heavy usage-filled two days on single charge. The device also has support for fast charging of 18W, so you can juice up the phone in a quick time if necessary. If you are a person who prefers having enough battery juice backup for long hours then G21 is your pick.

Coming to the rear cameras, there is a 50MP primary sensor alongside a 2MP macro lens and another 2MP depth unit. Given the macro and depth sensors are very much there for its own versatility, not necessarily their photographic quality (to no one's surprise), so I've mainly been using this thing in a standard 4:3 ratio which brings me onto camera performance; it does surprisingly well when given enough light with images retaining detail and sharpness due to that native 50MP sensor. The 8MP front-facing selfie camera is good for video calls and you can also manage to click casual selfies. That said, the camera falls down at handheld low-light shots — photos quickly become grainy and details are lost.

Nokia G21 is pretty easy on the eyes, despite falling in under 200 euros, this device with its tough exterior combined with a long-lasting battery, and its 90Hz display feels like it was made for people who are looking to squeeze the most out of their money without sacrificing functionality. This shows that for the everyday user, it certainly ticks all of the boxes where some more expensive flagships might not quite at every level. If you want to get an affordable smartphone without losing the essential functions, give Nokia G21 a look.