Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) vs Nokia XR21


Quick Comparison


Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Nokia XR21. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Nokia XR21 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Nokia XR21

NameNothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB)Nokia XR21
RAM16 GB6 GB
Display6.67 in6.49 in
Internal Memory512 GB128 GB
Battery5500 mAh4800 mAh
Camera50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple64 MP + 8 MP Dual
PriceRs. 89999Rs. 49990

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Detailed Comparison


Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is July 01, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 89999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 03, 2023. The cost of Nokia XR21 is Rs. 49990.

Display comparison

Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Nokia XR21's 6.49 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has Screen type where as Nokia XR21 has IPS Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Nokia's phone has only 406 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.8% than Nokia's phone ~ 77%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.

Memory comparison

Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nokia XR21's lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Nokia XR21 (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Nokia XR21's 64 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nokia XR21's 16 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.

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Full Comparison


NameNothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB)Nokia XR21
General
ModelPhone 3XR21
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeeSIM+Nano SIMNano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
OS Updates5 years
Security Updates7 years
Release DateJuly 01, 2025May 03, 2023
In The BoxHandset (Screen Protector Pre Applied), User Guide, Safety Guide, Sim Ejector, Protective Case, 5A Cable
Design
Dimensions75.59 x 160.6 x 8.99 mm78.6 x 168 x 10.5 mm
Weight218 g231 g
Bezel lessYes
ColorsWhite, BlackMidnight Black, Pine Green
Display
TypeColor AMOLED Flexible LTPS (1.07B)Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.67 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz6.49 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:920:9
PPI~ 460 PPI~ 406 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 88.8%~ 77%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
BrightnessPeak Brightness: 4500 nits,, Outdoor Brightness: 1600 nits Typical Brightness: 800 nits
FeaturesContrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, Touch sampling rate: 1000 Hz, PWM Frequency: 2160 Hz450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM16 GB6 GB
Expandable RAMUpto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage512 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1
Card SlotYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G Bands5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
BluetoothYes, v6.0Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
USBYes, USB-C v3.1Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB StorageUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
Extra
GPSL1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBASYes, with dual-band A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS/A-GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsE-Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Flicker Sensor, Fingerprint SensorAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
3.5mm Headphone JackNoYes
NFCYesYes
Water ResistanceYesYes, 1.5 m upto 1 hour
IP RatingIP68IP68/IP69K
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesNew Glyph Interface at Back96dB @10cmmax loudness, OZO Playback and Audio capture, Audio boost mode
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle)
OV50H, f/1.68 Aperture, 1/1.3 inch Sensor Size, OIS, Autofocus, Staggered HDR
50 MP
3X Periscope Lens (JN5, f/2.68 Aperture, 1/2.75 inch Sensor Size, OIS, 3X Optical Zoom, 60X Digital Zoom, Autofocus
50 MP ƒ/2.2
JN1, f2.2 Aperture, 1/2.76 inch Sensor, EIS, Staggered HDR
64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
1/2", PDAF
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
1/4.0", 1.12µm
OISYes
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesDigital Zoom 60X, TrueLens Engine 4, Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture Mode, Night Mode, Macro Mode, Action Mode, Video recordingZeiss optics, dual-tone , second LED , HDR, panorama
Video Recording4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, Dual LEDYes, Dual LED
Front Camera50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
JN1, f/2.2 Aperture, 1/2.76 inch Sensor Size, EIS, Staggered HDR
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording1080p, 4K1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v15Android v12
Custom UINothing OS 3.5
Chipsetqualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
CPU3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details1xCortex-X4@ 3.20 GHz & 3xCortex-A720@3.00 GHz& 2xA720 @2.80 GHz, & 2xA720@2.02 GHz2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver
Fabrication Node4nm
GPUAdreno 825Adreno 619
NPUQualcomm Hexagon™NPU
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTML5Yes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMRYes
VideoMKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4Yes
FM RadioNoNo
Speaker TypeSymmetric Stereo Speakers
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 65W Fast ChargingYes, 33W Fast Charging
Wireless ChargingYes, 15W
Reverse ChargingYes, 7.5W
Reverse Wireless ChargingYes, 5W

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