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

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

₹35,990

Was ₹29,949 earlier today

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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

₹27,225

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/50MP
Battery4500 mAh5000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

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Recommended ForDesign, Battery, Build Quality and Main CameraPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Software

General

ColorsGraphite, Olive, Lavender, WhiteGrey, Black
LaunchJanuary 10, 2022March 04, 2025
AvailabilityJanuary 17, 2022March 11, 2025
Launch Price₹49,999₹29,999

Display

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.4 inches6.77 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2392 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch403 ppi387 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness3000 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

Weight177 grams211 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass
BackPlasticGlass
SideAluminium FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP69K (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:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

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, PanoramaAction Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama, TrueLens Engine 3.0
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Video1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+

Selfie Camera

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Front Camera Resolution32 MP50 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleWide
FeaturesHDRTrueLens Engine 3.0
Video1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30fps

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)

Capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion
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 typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

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 (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1)
NFCYesYes
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 FeaturesNothing Essential Space