Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1999
- Better camera (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 6847
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 54/100; 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 Fold 7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (66/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1999 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1200. Nothing Phone (3) was $1200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (63/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (66/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.