Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Nothing Phone (3)

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Nothing Phone (3)

₹79,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Display6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP
Battery4000 mAh5500 mAh
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB

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General

ColorsPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom PinkBlack, White
LaunchJanuary 14, 2021July 01, 2025
AvailabilityJanuary 29, 2021July 15, 2025
Launch Price₹69,999₹79,999

Display

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TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+SDR
Size6.2 inches6.67 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1260 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2800 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:9
Pixel Per Inch421 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+1.5K
Peak Brightness1300 nits4500 nits

Body

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Weight169 grams218 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 7i
BackPlasticGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo Speakers, Tuned by AKGStereo Speakers

Processor

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Chipset BrandSamsungQualcomm
Chipset NameExynos 2100Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G78 MP14Adreno 825
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UINothing OS
OS Updates(Years)4 year5 year

Main Camera

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Camera Resolution12 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution64 MP50 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoPeriscope
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP50 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, PanoramaHDR, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
Videogyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recordinggyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS

Selfie Camera

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Front Camera Resolution10 MP50 MP
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face UnlockFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps
Front Camera TypeWide

Battery

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Capacity4000 mAh5500 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonSilicon Carbon
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed25 w65 w

Memory

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Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0
RAM8 GB12 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Network

Sim Slotnano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

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WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioFM Radio (region specific)No

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesChat Assist, Circle to SearchNothing Essential Space
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeXAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor