Nokia is a company that you don’t hear about much nowadays, but it still manages to pump out devices every now and then. The company just unveiled a device that will stand out above the rest due to its water resistance. According to Android Authority, the Nokia XR21 is Now official, and it’s a leap over its predecessor.
Last year, Nokia launched its XR20. This was a rugged smartphone that was built to survive all types of work conditions. It had IP68 water and dust resistance, with the MIL-STD-810H rating. It had the hallmarks of most ruggedized phones. With it, you get a decent screen, a low-powered SOC, a good battery, and a durable design.
The Nokia XR21 is official, and very resistant to water
So, the specs for this phone are pretty well in line with last year’s version. It’s using the Snapdragon 480, which means that it’s not the most powerful device on the market. It’s very much within budget phone territory, and it’s backed up by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The display is a nice story, however. We’re looking at a 6.49-inch FHD+ display with an impressive 120Hz refresh rate. It’s an LCD display, but that should not surprise you.
Keeping the lights on, we have a 4,800mAh battery, and that’s pretty decent for a phone of this price. It supports up to 33W charging, but there is a caveat. You’re not getting a charger in the box. Also, this phone does not support wireless charging as its predecessor does.
The water resistance
Now, what’s the most notable feature of this phone? Well, it’s the water resistance. The Nokia XR21 has an IP rating of IP69k. Most people may not know about this rating. In the smartphone world, most phones come with IP68 water and dust resistance.
IP69k water and dust resistance is overkill for a smartphone. Basically, not only can it withstand being submerged in water for an extended amount of time, but it can also withstand high water pressures such as a spray from a power washer. Also, it means that it can withstand water at very high temperatures.
The “K” in IP69k means that it was given the same rating that road vehicles are given to withstand extreme water pressure. Basically, you don’t need to worry about this phone getting wet at all.
The Nokia XR21 will be available starting May 3rd on the Nokia UK website. It’ll cost £499.99 (~$625). If you’re in the area, and you need an extremely rugged phone, then you may want to look into it.
2023-05-03 15:04:54