Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Nothing Phone (3)
50
Beebom Score
87
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5500mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5500mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | July 01, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | July 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,05,999 | ₹79,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | Black, White | ||
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | July 01, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | July 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,05,999 | ₹79,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 515 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 4500 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 515 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Weight | 227 grams | 218 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 227 grams | 218 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 825 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 825 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Laser AF, LED Flash, Panorama | Action Mode, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, Panorama, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Laser AF, LED Flash, Panorama | Action Mode, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, Panorama, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | Nothing Essential Space | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | Nothing Essential Space |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Front Camera Resolution | 40 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | HdR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 40 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | HdR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@60fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 65 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 65 W |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor |
