Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $799 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 66/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,306,162); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 198g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 6847
- Lighter: 180g vs 198g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (64/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3271 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 11051 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1099 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 27.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Nothing Phone (3) was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (63/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (80/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (64/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.