Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
25.3Performance37.5
49.7Display47.2
54.8Camera41.7
70.1Battery41.7
65.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2a) wins this phone face-off, 49 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and camera (+13). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a)
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 42
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 25
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,592
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 1,128
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+5% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 401 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+8% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,040,324 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 43% | 1,450+29%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 3,650+41%Top 50% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 177 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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