Apple iPhone Fold vs Nothing Phone (4a)
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,039,119).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Nothing Phone (4a)
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 3168
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (61/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Apple iPhone Fold scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1039119 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 3168 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 144.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Apple iPhone Fold is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.