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
| Name | Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) | Nokia XR21 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.49 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 89999 | Rs. 49990 |
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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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| Name | Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) | Nokia XR21 |
| General | ||
| Model | Phone 3 | XR21 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 5 years | |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | July 01, 2025 | May 03, 2023 |
| In The Box | Handset (Screen Protector Pre Applied), User Guide, Safety Guide, Sim Ejector, Protective Case, 5A Cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.59 x 160.6 x 8.99 mm | 78.6 x 168 x 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 231 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | White, Black | Midnight Black, Pine Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Flexible LTPS (1.07B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.49 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 406 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.8% | ~ 77% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Brightness | Peak Brightness: 4500 nits,, Outdoor Brightness: 1600 nits Typical Brightness: 800 nits | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, Touch sampling rate: 1000 Hz, PWM Frequency: 2160 Hz | 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS/A-GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Flicker Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 1 hour |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | New Glyph Interface at Back | 96dB @10cmmax loudness, OZO Playback and Audio capture, Audio boost mode |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 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 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom 60X, TrueLens Engine 4, Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture Mode, Night Mode, Macro Mode, Action Mode, Video recording | Zeiss optics, dual-tone , second LED , HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 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 Recording | 1080p, 4K | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | |
| Chipset | qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.20 GHz & 3xCortex-A720@3.00 GHz& 2xA720 @2.80 GHz, & 2xA720@2.02 GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Adreno 619 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon™NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Symmetric Stereo Speakers | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 5W | |