Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
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Beebom Score
59
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 65W | 4500mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 65W | 4500mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software |
General
| Colors | Black, White | White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 01, 2025 | January 10, 2022 | ||
| Availability | July 15, 2025 | January 17, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, White | White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive | ||
| Launch | July 01, 2025 | January 10, 2022 | ||
| Availability | July 15, 2025 | January 17, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Weight | 218 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 218 grams | 177 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Action Mode, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, Panorama, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | Auto HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Action Mode, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, Panorama, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | Auto HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR | HdR | ||
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR | HdR | ||
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX |
