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Nokia XR21
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Nokia XR21

Released: 2023, May 03Price: $ 482.29 / £ 408.17 / € 477.50Status: Available. Released 2023, June 11

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General

Brand
Nokia
Model
Nokia XR21
Released
2023, May 03
Status
Available. Released 2023, June 11
Price
$ 482.29 / £ 408.17 / € 477.50
OS
Android 12
Dimensions
168 x 78.6 x 10.5 mm (6.61 x 3.09 x 0.41 in)
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +, eSIM, (max 2 at a time)

Display

Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
Size
6.49 inches, 101.7 cm, 2, (~77.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 619
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM
Card slot
Unspecified

Camera

Single
16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
Dual
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, second LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
33W wired, PD2.0, QC3

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
Unspecified
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other

Colors
Midnight Black, Pine Green
Announced
2023, May 03
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers

Nokia XR21 Overview

About Nokia XR21 Nokia XR21 is another flagship from Nokia's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2023. Nokia XR21 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for Nokia XR21 is not published yet. Avoid flashing files from unrelated variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Nokia XR21 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Nokia devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Nokia XR21 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Nokia XR21 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Nokia XR21 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Nokia XR21.

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