Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $249 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 52/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 884,207); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher value score: 58/100 vs 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 2813
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 14 points higher (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3271 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11051 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $1099 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $850. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $850 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.