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 — 72/100 vs 59/100 (a 13-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2560
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 13 points higher (72/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 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 (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). 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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (59/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1968x2184 | |
| 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 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 | — | $1999 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
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: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
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 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (59/100 vs 44/100).
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 13 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 — 72/100.
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 (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.