Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive | Grey, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 10, 2022 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 17, 2022 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹29,999 | ||
| Colors | White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive | Grey, Black | ||
| Launch | January 10, 2022 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 17, 2022 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹29,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1084 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1084 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Weight | 177 grams | 211 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Panda glass | |||
| Weight | 177 grams | 211 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Panda glass |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 810 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 810 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | HDR |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 50 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 50 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| 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 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| 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 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
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