Nokia’s G21 is a solid enough budget phone with a decent amount of performance, but corners have been cut to hit such an impressive price point.

Long battery life; 90Hz refresh rate; Mid-range innards;

720p display; Mediocre cameras; Older Android version at launch;

The Nokia of 2022 is a different beast than that emerged from the ashes of its predecessor in 2017. Where once the firm was seeking to reclaim past glories with flashy flagship devices, in the present the focus is squarely on value offerings, smartphones that don’t challenge the wallet, or...

Great battery life, Long software updates, Sturdy build quality, You need a multi-day battery life : One of the biggest reasons to plump for this phone is the strong battery life.

Mono speaker, Camera produces poor results, Underwhelming display, You need good camera quality : As you can see in our sample images above, the skills of the camera here are poor.

Long battery life and stripped-back software are a good fit for people looking for a no-nonsense, low-upkeep Android device, but the Nokia G21 is beaten in other areas by rivals from Realme and Xiaomi.

Long battery life, Inoffensive design, Affordable pricing

Slow charging with bundled adapter, Weak speaker, Relatively dim screen

For its price, the Nokia G21 is a phone that impresses, particularly in terms of its design, build quality and battery life. Everything else, however, is distinctly average – and for not much more cash you could buy a Moto G instead.

Very appealing price, Solid build quality, Excellent battery life

Sluggish performance, Lacks 5G connectivity, Moto G series trounces it

bright screen with 90 Hz, good runtimes, a lot of power for the money, slim case

strong heating under load, few 4G frequencies, slow screen response times

Customer service

Needed a more up to date phone to run NHS app. For trip abroad. All going well so far. phone updated its self when first switched on. Mum reports very pleased with it, first phone she is happy to keep with her in case she needs help.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades