Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,306,162); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 9.0mm).

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 198g vs 199g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2306162
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6847

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (76/100 vs 49/100).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2306162 3119308
Geekbench Single 2162 3041
Geekbench Multi 6847 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2800x1260 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 65W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 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, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 198 g 199 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100
2306162 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +26.1%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Nothing Phone (3) by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (81/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (63/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (76/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by just 5 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 Wide?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.