Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Nothing Phone (3a)
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Beebom Score
81
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+12MP/10MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+12MP/10MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Design and Build Quality | Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Design and Build Quality | Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Mint, Purple, Graphite, Cream, GRAPHITE, MINT, PURPLE | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 04, 2023 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 05, 2023 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹59,999 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Mint, Purple, Graphite, Cream, GRAPHITE, MINT, PURPLE | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | October 04, 2023 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 05, 2023 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹59,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Weight | 209 grams | 201 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 209 grams | 201 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 920 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 3 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Xclipse 920 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 3 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 50 w | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 50 w |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes, 360˚ | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes, 360˚ | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Interpreter, Live Translate, Photo Assist | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Interpreter, Live Translate, Photo Assist | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
