Nothing Phone 3a Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A21 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Nothing Phone 3a Lite	Samsung Galaxy A21
key specs
Display	6.77-inch	6.50-inch
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro	-
Front Camera	16-megapixel	13-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 8-megapixel	16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	8GB	3GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	32GB
Battery Capacity	5,000mAh	4000mAh
OS	Android 15	Android 10
Resolution	1,080x2,392 pixels	-
general
Brand	Nothing	Samsung
Model	Phone 3a Lite	Galaxy A21
Release date	October 29, 2025	April 8, 2020
Launched in India	No	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	164.00 x 78.00 x 8.30	-
Weight (g)	199.00	-
IP rating	IP54	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	5,000	4000
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	33W Fast Charging	Proprietary
Wireless charging	No	No
Colours	White, Black	Black
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	-
Resolution Standard	FHD+	-
Screen size (inches)	6.77	6.50
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1,080x2,392 pixels	-
Protection type	Other	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	387	-
hardware
Processor	octa-core	-
Processor make	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro	MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765)
RAM	8GB	3GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB	32GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	2TB	512
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.88) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2)	16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	3	-
Rear flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	16-megapixel (f/2.45)	13-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
Pop-Up Camera	No	No
Front flash	No	-
Rear autofocus	-	Yes
software
Operating system	Android 15	Android 10
Skin	Nothing OS 3.5	-
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30	Yes
sensors
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	-
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	Yes	-
Accelerometer	Yes	-
Ambient light sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes

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