Before the smartphone era, Nokia phones had a reputation for being very tough. Now, the company bringing it back the same ruggedness and toughness for the smartphone era with the new Nokia XR21.
The Nokia XR21 is the successor to the outgoing already durable XR20 but takes it one step further. Nokia says the XR21 features MIL-STD-810H and IP69K certification, which is the highest IP protection rating for water and dust. Compared to the IP68, IP69K rating means the phone can withstand high-pressure and high-temperature jets of water.
On top of the MIL-STD-810H certification and IP69K rating, the Nokia XR21 also packs Gorilla Glass Victus protection. There’s even a one-year free screen replacement warranty in certain countries such as Europe. Nokia even claims it can withstand a drop test of 1.8 meters.
As for the specs, it’s not a high-end model. The Nokia XR21 comes with the typical mid-range smartphone gear including a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.
The screen on the Nokia XR21 measures 6.49 inches with a 1080 x 2400 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate with a 16MP selfie camera. At the back, there are two cameras – a 64MP main and a 8MP ultrawide. Powering the XR21 is a 4,800mAh battery pack with 33W fast charging. Android 12 comes standard, but Nokia says it comes with 3 years of OS upgrades.
The Nokia XR21 will go on sale in the UK starting this May for £499.99 or around PHP 34,735 and will be available in two colors – Midnight Black and Pine Green. There’s no word yet whether Nokia Philippines will make the XR21 available in the market. But do you think they should bring it in? Chime in your thoughts in the comments section below.
