Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 69/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 309g).

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 7 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 TriFold
Performance 91
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 42
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 198g vs 309g
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $2899

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 2306162
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6847
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5150 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 7 points higher (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (49/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (64/100 vs 42/100).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2306162 2926532
Geekbench Single 2162 3041
Geekbench Multi 6847 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2800x1260 2160x1584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 65W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
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 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
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 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 198 g 309 g
Launch price $799 $2899
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100
2306162 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +21.2%
2926532 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Nothing Phone (3) by 21.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899

Launch price difference: $2100. Nothing Phone (3) was $2100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (85/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (81/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (49/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (64/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).

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

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