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Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
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Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
4 nm
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5000 mAh
50W
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6.77"
1080 x 2392 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
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1
3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 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/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom
8 MP
f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
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@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
720p@960fps
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, 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 (3a) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE offers 4 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3a) provides 3 years. For security updates, Nothing Phone (3a) offers 6 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's 5 years.
Both Nothing Phone (3a) 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 (3a) also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Nothing Phone (3a) comes with a larger 5000 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Nothing Phone (3a) 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 (3a) lacks this feature.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.