Vivo V21 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a)

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Vivo V21 5G

₹21,990

Lowest price in last 3 months

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Nothing Phone (3a)

₹24,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 800UQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Display6.44", FHD+ AMOLED, 90 Hz6.77", Full HD+ AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera64MP+8MP+2MP/44MP50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP
Battery4000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

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General

ColorsDusk Blue, Sunset DazzleBlack, White, Blue
LaunchApril 27, 2021March 04, 2025
AvailabilityMay 06, 2021March 11, 2025
Launch Price₹29,990₹24,999

Display

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

TypeFHD+ AMOLEDFull HD+ AMOLED
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.44 inches6.77 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2392 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch409 ppi density ppi387 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness500 nits3000 nits

Body

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Weight176 grams201 grams
FrontNo ProtectionDragontrail Glass
BackPlasticGlass
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
SpeakerLoudspeakerStereo Speakers
IP ratingIP64 (dust and water resistant)

Processor

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Chipset BrandMediaTekQualcomm
Chipset NameDimensity 800USnapdragon 7s Gen 3
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G57 MC3Adreno 710
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinFuntouch 11Nothing OS 3.1
OS Updates(Years)3

Main Camera

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Camera Resolution64 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP50 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP8 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
FeaturesPanorama, HDR, LED flash, Digital Zoom, Auto FocusLED Flash, Panorama, HDR
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
Video4K@30fps (no OIS), 1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Vivo V21 5G

Front Camera Resolution44 MP32 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesDual-LED Flash, HDR, Face UnlockHDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps1080p@60fps

Battery

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Charging Speed33 w50 w
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.15.4
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFCNoYes, 360˚
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, GyroscopeAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor