Nothing Phone (1) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nothing Phone (1) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nothing Phone (1)Nothing Phone (1)Global · 8GB · 128GBFrom $ 390
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990BFrom $ 462
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Basics

Score
Ki Price/Quality
Score		 8.3 Ki Price/Quality
Score 		8.7 Ki Price/Quality
Score
Design and Screen score 7.8 Design & Materials 7.6 Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.4 Performance & Hardware 7.9 Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.8 Camera 8.3 Camera
Connectivity score 8.4 Connectivity 8.6 Connectivity
Battery score 6.6 Battery 6.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.6
19 reviews
8.8
45 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nothing Phone (1) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Specs where to buy Nothing Phone (1) Nothing Phone (1)
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B
Inches 6.55" 6.4"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 85% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
159.0 mm
8.3 mm 		74.5 mm
155.7 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 194 g 177 g
Micro SnapD. 778
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 888
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 551.150
v9 		765.000
v9
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX555
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Nothing Samsung
Aliases A063, Nothing Phone 1 SM-G990B, SM-G990BLGDEUB

Release Date
Release date July 2022,
8 months ago 		January 2022,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nothing Phone (1)
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Nothing Phone (1)
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Size
76.0 mm
159.0 mm
8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.5 mm
155.7 mm
7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 194 g 177 g
Usable surface 85 % 85 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Aluminium Plastic, Aluminium
Resistance IP53 IP68
Colors
Black

White
White

Gray

Green

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.55" 6.4"
Type Oled AMOLED • Dynamic Amoled 2X
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 411 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • 10 Bits panel
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.9
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
10
9.2
Is it comfortable?
9.7
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.2
9.2
Number of reviews
19 reviews
45 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU 1×Cortex-A78 2.5GHz + 3×Cortex-A78 2.4GHz+ 4xCortex-A55 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 5 nm
Frequency 2.5 GHz 2.84 GHz
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 642L 608MHz Adreno 660

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
551.150
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 85% of devices
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765.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 91% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • RGB
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
9.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.2
8.8
Number of reviews
19 reviews
45 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX766 Sony IMX555
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.88 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/1.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
50 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN1
Sony IMX258
Type
ISOCELL
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
0.64 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.76"
1/3.06"
3
Camera type
--

Telephoto + portrait
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Hynix HI-847
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX471 Exmor RS Sony IMX616
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.13" 1/2.8"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
117
Mobile
119
Photo
107
Video
127
Selfie
126
Photo
130
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.7
9.6
Quality of nighttime photos
8.9
8.3
Quality of selfies
9.2
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.6
8.8
Number of reviews
19 reviews
45 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • NavIC System
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.460 W/Kg on head
1.510 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • No official network bands

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
10
9.3
Quality of the GPS
9.8
9.3
And the WiFi?
10
9.0
Number of reviews
19 reviews
45 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
33.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 21%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 49%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
19 reviews
45 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 2 years ago
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 7 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 89%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 22%
    Every six months
  • 78%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 66%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
19 reviews
45 reviews

Prices

Prices
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