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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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Dimensity 7350 Pro
4 nm
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5000 mAh
50W
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6.7"
1084x2412 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
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Snapdragon 888
5 nm
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4500 mAh
25W
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6.4"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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12 MP
4K@30/60fps
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Specs
2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A715
6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1
3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
12GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1
3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
8 MP
f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
1080p@60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
720p@960fps
f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76"
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus with the Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE offers 4 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides 3 years. For security updates, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE offers 5 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (2a) Plus's 4 years.
Both Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Nothing Phone (2a) Plus also boasts a brighter screen with 1300 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Nothing Phone (2a) Plus offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus comes with a larger 5000 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Nothing Phone (2a) Plus also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE supports wireless charging at 15W, while Nothing Phone (2a) Plus lacks this feature.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
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- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.