Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) vs Nothing Phone (3a)

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

₹29,949

Was ₹29,799 2 month(s) ago

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Nothing Phone (3a)

₹24,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2100Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Display6.4", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP
Battery4500 mAh5000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery, Design and Build QualityPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera

General

ColorsGraphite, Olive, Lavender, WhiteBlack, White, Blue
LaunchJanuary 10, 2022March 04, 2025
AvailabilityJanuary 17, 2022March 11, 2025
Launch Price₹49,999₹24,999

Display

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.4 inches6.77 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2392 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch403 ppi387 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness3000 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

Weight177 grams201 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusDragontrail Glass
BackPlasticGlass
SideAluminium FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

Chipset BrandSamsungQualcomm
Chipset NameExynos 2100Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G78 MP14Adreno 710
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UINothing OS
OS Updates(Years)4 year3 year

Main Camera

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Camera Resolution12 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP50 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP8 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto HDR, LED flash, PanoramaHDR, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Video1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Tie

Front Camera Resolution32 MP32 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angle
FeaturesHDRFace Unlock, HDR
Video1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@60fps

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

Capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Wireless Chargingtrue
Charging Speed25 w50 w

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.05.4
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCYesYes, 360˚
RadioNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung PayAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
AI Features