Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 59/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 20 points (79/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 62
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2560
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 50W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 20 points higher (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1037391 3942923
Geekbench Single 1111 3640
Geekbench Multi 2560 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2412 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 50W 60W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 50 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP48
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 190 g 215 g
Launch price $2199
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100 +73.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (98/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 20 points (79/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.