Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,037,391); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2560
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (74/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (74/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.