Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $599 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 63/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,436,722); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (2)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1099
- Better camera (57/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 4200
- Lighter: 180g vs 201g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 3 points higher (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (50/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 38/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (80/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3271 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 11051 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1099 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Nothing Phone (2) was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (57/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.