Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,063,102); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.4mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 45W

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
  • Lighter: 199g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
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 (3a) Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1063102 3119308
Geekbench Single 1162 3041
Geekbench Multi 3315 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2392x1080 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 50W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP48
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 201 g 199 g
Launch price $459
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
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 (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063102 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +65.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.