Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 45W | 4500mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 45W | 4500mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming | Performance, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming | Performance, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | White, Dark Gray | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 11, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | ||
| Availability | July 21, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹44,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | White, Dark Gray | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | ||
| Launch | July 11, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | ||
| Availability | July 21, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹44,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (2)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Weight | 201.2 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 201.2 grams | 177 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (2)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 4 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | |||
| Video | 1080p@60/30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | |||
| Video | 1080p@60/30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (2)
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, QZSS (L1) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, QZSS (L1) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ChatGPT integrated | Circle To Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | ChatGPT integrated | Circle To Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor |
