Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Nothing Phone (3)
Key Specifications
Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
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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 | ||
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Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
Colors | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | Black, White | ||
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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
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Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
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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
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Weight | 169 grams | 218 grams | ||
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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
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Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
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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
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Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
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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
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Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
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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
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Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
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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
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Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
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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) | ||
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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
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
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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) | ||
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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 |