Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Nothing Phone (3)
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| Display | 6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | July 01, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | July 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹69,999 | ₹79,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | Black, White | ||
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | July 01, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | July 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹69,999 | ₹79,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 421 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 4500 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 421 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Weight | 169 grams | 218 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 169 grams | 218 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG | 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 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 5 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 825 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 5 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 65 w | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 65 w |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 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, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 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, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio (region specific) | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio (region specific) | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | Nothing Essential Space | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | Nothing Essential Space | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
