Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $249 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 52/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $2199
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 27 points higher (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $2199 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1950. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $1950 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 27 points (79/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.