Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 59/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 309g).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Lighter: 190g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $2899
- Better camera (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 10 points higher (69/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 42/100; 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 TriFold significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (59/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $2899 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $2550. Nothing Phone (2a) was $2550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (63/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (59/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.