Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S21 and Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than Samsung Galaxy S21 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 69999 | Rs. 24999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 is Rs. 69999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 has Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 421 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Nothing's phone ~ 86.7%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21's 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21's 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S21 5G | A001T |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | October 29, 2025 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Lite case, Phone (3a) Lite screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | 2160Hz PWM, HDR |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 942,670 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,884 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,005 (Single Core) 2,536 (OpenCL) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | Yes | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes, 5W |