Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 76/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $2199
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher value score: 64/100 vs 62/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6847
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 3 points higher (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 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 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $2199 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3) by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1400. Nothing Phone (3) was $1400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 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 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (66/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.