Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $459 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 61/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,063,109); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $2199
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 60W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 17 points higher (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 50W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 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 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 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
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1740. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $1740 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.